Inter Faculty Mandarin Chinese 2a
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG2013 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 2 | 10 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- LANG2013
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module assumes a basic knowledge of the language at approximately GCSE standard - it is, however, recognised that the GCSE may have been taken several years ago and the courses are designed to revise and develop basic structures. The four skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing are expanded to enable participation in discussions with reasonable fluency and accuracy.
A single multiskilled assessment will replace all failed assessment components at the reassessment stage.
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Target Students
This module is open to all students provided their home department approves. Priority will be given to students on the BA in International Communication Studies.There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.Please note, your enrolment on this module will be conditional on subsequent attendance at an assessment by the Language Centre, where your appropriate language level will be confirmed. Failure to attend the assessment may result in your enrolment being cancelled. Dates and times of the assessment sessions will be advertised on the Language Centre website.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 1-hour practicum each week for 11 weeks
3 hours of class contact per week. Classes are conducted in the target language, and focus on topics which have general relevance.
Assessment
- 60% In-class exam: 1 x In-class 1 hour Multi Skilled exam
- 40% In-class oral exam: 1 x In-class oral exam, 10 mins group discussion.
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
This module concentrates on revising the basic skills acquired during previous study and aims to develop speaking and comprehension skills in more complex situations. Grammatical structures of the language are practised with authentic materials. The Target Language is used as much as possible in class.Teaching is communicative with regular opportunities for pair- and group- work. Emphasis is placed on oral and aural skills, making use of videos, the language laboratories and the Self Access Centre.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding of Mandarin Chinese language structure at post- beginner level
A2 more complex grammatical structures through the study of a broader range of topic areas across the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing
B. Intellectual skills
B1 Ability to manipulate the language with the skills acquired at an intermediate level
B2 Acquisition of a more in-depth cultural knowledge of the Dutch-speaking world
C. Professional Skills
C1 Preparation of more substantial oral and written presentations on topics covered
C2 Listening with discrimination in order to elicit information from more complex and longer passages
C3 Reading with discrimination in order to elicit information from more complex and longer passages
D. Transferable Skills
D1 Pair and group work
D2 Essay writing
D3 Time management
D4 Independent language study
D5 Ability to organise and present material
D6 Ability to communicate effectively