Inter Faculty Mandarin 4b
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG3020 | Modern Languages and Cultures | 3 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- LANG3020
- School
- Modern Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module develops the four skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing to enable students to gather and process information accurately and quickly through discussion, textbook and authentic teaching materials from radio, TV and online as well as from written sources are used. A single written 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 class contact per week. The classes are conducted in the Target Language and focus on contemporary topics which aim to give students an up-to-date insight into the country where the Target Language is spoken. A review or relevant grammar is also undertaken.
Assessment
- 50% In-Class Exam: 1 x in-class 1hr 45 mins multi-skilled exam.
- 50% In-Class Written Exam: 1 x in-class 100 mins written exam.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to consolidate and extend the students' knowledge of the subject by developing the four main language skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening. Special emphasis will be put on developing more sophisticated oral and written skills, enabling the students to deal with real-life situations (such as information-retrieval from written and spoken sources, resume- and report-writing in the Target Language) with proficiency and accuracy.Learning Outcomes
The course builds on skills acquired during Stage 4a, particularly working in groups and summary writing.
Additional skills taught in this Semester include the use of the telephone for information retrieval
Further aspects of cultural awareness.