LL173-0 Chinese post-beginners
Introductory description
This course is based on the textbook 'Discover China book 1’ (unit 9-12) and ‘Discover China book 2’ (unit 1-2). Teaching will be focused on spoken language with daily issues. Although both Pinyin and characters will be in use, students are recommended to learn Chinese characters through the workbook which contains both exercises and character writing guide. Understanding characters will be very helpful if you want to attain a higher level of competence in the language. Specific culture background will be given to help students understand the language. Students will be supported by abundant resources including workbook, Mp3 downloads, extra speaking activities and other online materials.
This course is for those who have only very limited vocabulary and basic grammar knowledge of Mandarin Chinese, and who want to extend grammar knowledge in order to cope with wider daily topics.
Module aims
To use appropriate constructions to express different tenses and build confidence to communicate in a wider range of topics. You will further develop your speaking, listening and reading skills, and learn more Chinese characters. At the same time, you will understand more about Chinese culture and society.
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.
Asking for and giving locations;
Talking about different types of transport; travel plans; different types of sports; likes and dislikes; holidays; daily routines; weather, seasons and clothes.
Expressing existence and locations; Expressing alternatives; Making suggestions and comparisons; Expressing superlatives; Using modal verbs 可以, 会 and auxiliary word 得 ; Expressing past actions and future actions;
Expressing regular events.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- understand short simple written messages and texts relating to areas of personal relevance, and identify key information in adverts and questionnaires (in Pinyin combined with some characters); understand words and short phrases on common public notices (in characters).
- make invitations; ask and answer questions about familiar topics; express likes and dislikes
- write short descriptions; write simple notes to friends; write about simple plans
- understand spoken everyday words and phrases relating to personal needs and interests; understand spoken basic information about people, their family, home, work and hobbies; grasp the essential elements of simple messages and recorded announcements.
International
This module develops intercultural awareness and helps to prepare students for international student mobility.
Subject specific skills
strategies for understanding gist and specific information; Intercultural competence
Transferable skills
written and spoken communication
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group A1
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| Portfolio | Yes (extension) | ||
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Collection of formative pieces such as reading comprehensions, writing tasks + reflective questionnaire. |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Individual feedback for learning is given regularly for work handed in by students and for practice in class.
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