Language Learning Unit  
 
 
CHI-90005 Chinese 5  
Co-ordinator: Mrs Emily Ouyang    Room: CBB1.006, Tel:33288  
Teaching Team: Mrs Sarah  Gomersall, Miss Emma  Stevens, Mrs Carla  Shallcross, Mr Andrew  Gater, Miss Samantha  Rushton  
Lecture Time: See Timetable...  
Level: 1, 2 or 3 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
School Office: Tel: 01782 733960
 
 
 
Programme/Approved Electives for
International Business Dual Honours (Level 1)
International Business Dual Honours (Level 2)
International Business Dual Honours (Level 3)
International Business Minor (Level 1)
International Business Minor (Level 1)
Law Single Honours (Level 1)
Law Single Honours (Level 2)
Law Single Honours (Level 3)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 1)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 2)
Management (International Business) Single Honours (Level 3)
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Yes
Barred Combinations
Students are only permitted to take one Chinese language module per semester

Prerequisites
Chinese 4 or equivalent

Description

This module will further develop students communication skills in Mandarin Chinese, enabling them to speak, listen, read, and write in carrying out tasks they are likely to encounter in socialising, living, studying, travelling or working in China. Topics and functions covered in the module will include: making comparisons, discussing Chinese cities, regions, countryside and types of accommodation, holiday options, talking about choices and decisions, quoting reported speech. The students will have the awareness of the appropriate use of familiar register and will be able to switch familiar and normal polite as and when it is necessary. The module will build up students' competence of writing in Chinese characters and will also equip them with an understanding of contemporary Chinese culture and society.
Aims
This course aims to consolidate students' existing language skills and further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, which are the core components in developing learners&© communicative competence in Mandarin Chinese.
Intended Learning Outcomes
understand main points of clear standard speech in Mandarin Chinese on familiar matters and focus on four key speech patterns or set constructions will be achieved by assessments: 1,4
understand Chinese texts that consist mainly of high-frequency everyday language. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
enter into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life. will be achieved by assessments: 3
describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, by connecting phrases in a simple way. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
write medium-level connected Chinese text on familiar topics. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2
demonstrate an understanding of socio-linguistic codes including register difference. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3,4
develop and reflect upon strategies for successful language learning will be achieved by assessments: 1
Study hours
22 hours contact time
44 hours completion of course work tasks
54 hours class revision and private study
22 hours revision for and completion of written exam and listening exam
8 hours preparation for and attendance at oral exam
Description of Module Assessment
01: Coursework weighted 20%
Coursework portfolio documenting student's progress
The course work portfolio will comprise of formative and summative assessments completed during the course such as vocabulary exercises, written-up role-play dialogues, KLE tasks, listening and reading comprehension exercises, grammar exercises, very simple translations, written-up self directed learning tasks and class participation. Writing practice will focus on accuracy, the range of vocabulary, the quality of language and content. Students will also be required to complete a reflective study diary in English.
02: Unseen Exam weighted 40%
2-hour written examination
Examination testing writing and reading skills and the command of active and passive vocabulary from the topic areas studied.
03: Oral Exam weighted 20%
Oral exam
A short oral exam including tasks such as question and answer and role play.
04: Listening Comprehension weighted 20%
30-45 minute listening tasks
A 30-45 minute listening comprehension test based on authentic material.
Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

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