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LL2C2-30 Chinese beginners for language degree students

Department
School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Level
Undergraduate Level 2
Module leader
Zhiyan Guo
Credit value
30
Module duration
21 weeks
Assessment
100% coursework
Study location
University of Warwick main campus, Coventry

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Introductory description

Students will learn and reinforce the basics of the Chinese language. This module will offer a fast pace learning opportunity to work on basic sentence patterns, grammar and ways of expressions, to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in a range of predictable everyday tasks and to gain greater knowledge of Chinese society. Simplified Chinese characters will be taught and assessed. The stimulus material (aural, written and visual) not only provides an introduction to Chinese language but also gives the students an insight into a broad spectrum of everyday life in China.

Module aims

To enable students to acquire simple and more complex sentence patterns and ways of expressions.
To develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in a range of predictable everyday situations.
To continue to develop strategies for learning Chinese.
To achieve A2 standard of the CEFR (Common European Framework of reference).

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Communicative functions and grammar contents based on the textbooks used.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

  • write simple texts, messages and emails, using correct characters
  • understand spoken language in areas of immediate personal relevance
  • apply basic knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level
  • understand texts dealing with descriptions of events and feelings
  • exchange information orally on familiar topics and activities

Indicative reading list

New Practical Chinese Reader, Textbook 1-2 (2nd Edition), Liu Xun. Beijing Language University Press, 2012
New Practical Chinese Reader, Workbook 1-2 (2nd Edition), Liu Xun. Beijing Language University Press, 2012

International

All modules delivered in SMLC are necessarily international. Students engage with themes and ideas from a culture other than that of the UK and employ their linguistic skills in the analysis of primary materials from a non-Anglophone context. Students will also be encouraged to draw on the experiences of visiting exchange students in the classroom and will frequently engage with theoretical and critical frameworks from across the world.

Subject specific skills

This module will develop students’ linguistic skills through engaging with primary materials in the target language, and will develop strategies for understanding gist and specific information and intercultural competence.

Transferable skills

Communication skills: writing and oral presentation, defending one’s point of view..
Organisational skills: independent work, time management.
Interpersonal skills: flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work with others.
Digital skills

Study time

Type Required
Practical classes 21 sessions of 5 hours (35%)
Online learning (independent) (0%)
Private study 184 hours (61%)
Assessment 11 hours (4%)
Total 300 hours

Private study description

work set on Moodle and homework set by tutor

Costs

No further costs have been identified for this module.

You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.

Assessment group A1
Weighting Study time Eligible for self-certification
Assessment component
speaking test 30% 1 hour No

speaking test - up to 10 minutes
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
writing test 20% 1 hour No

writing test
The duration below may be indicative, depending on specific online arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
reading test 25% 1 hour No

reading test
The duration below may be indicative, depending on specific online arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Interim test 10% 2 hours No

listening, reading and writing
The duration below may be indicative, depending on specific online arrangements.
Reassessment component is the same
Assessment component
Continuous Assessment 15% 6 hours Yes (extension)

Writing homework given on chosen topics. Essays need to be submitted.
Reassessment component is the same
Feedback on assessment

Feedback will be provided in the course of the module in a number of ways. Verbal feedback is provided to the class regarding regular formative tasks set for homework and activities completed in class; individual written feedback is also provided for written work which has been handed in by students. Feedback is also provided orally and in writing on practice test papers.

Courses

This module is Core optional for:

  • Year 1 of UETA-Q1A7 Undergraduate Linguistics with Chinese (with Intercalated Year)
  • Year 1 of ULNA-R9Q2 Undergraduate Modern Languages with Linguistics

This module is Core option list B for:

  • Year 1 of ULNA-R2A0 Undergraduate German with Chinese

This module is Core option list C for:

  • Year 1 of UFRA-R900 Undergraduate Modern Languages

This module is Core option list D for:

  • Year 1 of UHPA-R4T1 Undergraduate Hispanic Studies with Chinese

This module is Core option list E for:

  • Year 1 of ULNA-R9L1 Undergraduate Modern Languages and Economics (4-year)

This module is Core option list G for:

  • Year 1 of ULNA-R9Q1 Undergraduate Modern Languages and Linguistics