Inter Faculty Mandarin 2b
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG2014 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 2 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- LANG2014
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module develops the speaking and comprehension skills obtained in stage 2a. There is emphasis on extracting and processing authentic language and instruction in the target language is increasingly used.
A single multiskilled assessment will replace all failed assessment components at the reassessment stage.
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Target Students
Restricted numbers: Minimum of 8 students per group. Maximum of 21.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 10 weeks
- One 1-hour practicum each week for 10 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, 15 mins group discussion.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module develops the student's speaking and comprehension to enable participation in more complex discussions with reasonable fluency and clarity. The work is centred around several major topics, which are presented either through the coursebook or through photocopied items. Grammatical structures of the language are practised with examples and authentic materials. The Target Language is used as much as possible in class.Learning Outcomes
*Oral presentations* Cultural awareness of the country/countries of the language studied
*Correspondence between English and the language studied* Listening with discrimination.
*Group work, pair work, team work, problem solving* Information retrieval and textual re-organisation involved in essay writing, comprehension and résumé work.
*Time management* Use of technology