Mandarin 2A
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MLAC2005 | Media, Languages and Cultures | 2 | 20 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- MLAC2005
- School
- Media, Languages and Cultures
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module concentrates on revising the basic skills acquired during previous study and aims to develop speaking, writing and comprehension skills in more complex situations. Grammatical structures of the language are practised with authentic materials. In addition, students are required to undertake a programme of autonomous learning.
Target Students
Priority will be given to students doing the module as a compulsory element of their degree. 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. Available to JYA/Erasmus students.
Classes
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
- One 3-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
NAA students and auditors are required to sit for the Listening Examination. Year 1 core students can only take 1 core language. Year 2 or Year 3 core students can take another 1A language if he/she scored 60 or above in his/her 1st core language last semester.
Assessment
- 30% In Class Test: In class tests – 2 times, Listening, practical usage of language (30 mins per test)
- 30% Speaking Task: Group Speaking Task (Q&A)
- 40% Written Exam: Reading and practical usage of language (AUT semester) (1 hour)
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
The overall aim of the module is to develop further competence in the language by improving the four skills of speaking, reading, listening and writing. Students will continue to develop their awareness of autonomy in language learning under the guidance of their language tutor. Teaching is communicative with regular opportunities for pair- and group- work. Emphasis is placed on oral and aural skills, making full use of multi-modal resources available.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding of:
A1: pronunciation; A2 Standard spelling; A3 Ab initio syntax; A4 Ab initio sentence semantics; A5 Gist comprehension and more detailed reconstruction of audio material; A6 Basic oral skills
B. Intellectual skills:
B1 The ability to understand the standard the linguistic system both spoken and in the written form; B2 Develop an awareness of cultural specificity
C. Professional Skills:
C1 Preparation of short oral and written presentations; C2 Listening with discrimination in order to elicit information; C3 Reading with discrimination in order to elicit information
D. Transferable Skills:
D1 Pair and group work; D2 Time management; D3 Independent language study; D4 Ability to organize and present material; D5 Ability to communicate effectively
Conveners
- Kwan Hwee Ling