LL130-0 Chinese 1
Introductory description
Students will develop basic listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. They will acquire a grounding in essential grammar and gain a general insight into Chinese culture. Simplified Chinese characters will be taught and assessed. Successful completion of Chinese 1 qualifies students to progress to Chinese 2.
Module aims
To enable students to acquire simple sentence patterns and ways of expressions.
To develop basic skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing in a range of predictable everyday situations.
To begin to develop strategies for learning Chinese.
To achieve A1 and to work towards 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:
- Apply a basic knowledge of grammar appropriate to the level
- Gain insights into everyday life in the Chinese-speaking communities
- Begin to develop language learning strategies to understand gist and specific information
- Write simple texts in simplified Chinese characters
- Interact in simple way, and ask and answer questions on familiar topics
Indicative reading list
New Practical Chinese Reader, Textbook 1 (2nd Edition), Liu Xun. Beijing Language University
Press, 2012
New Practical Chinese Reader, Workbook 1 (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
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Costs
| Category | Description | Funded by | Cost to student |
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Language Centre fee for supplementary module |
Student | £500.00 |
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group A2
| Study time | Eligible for self-certification | ||
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Assessment component |
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| Progress tests | Yes (waive) | ||
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Tests to assess progress with competence statements. |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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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.
There is currently no information about the courses for which this module is core or optional.