CHI-90002 - Module Specification
Language Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Chinese 1 or equivalent

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

This module is designed for students who have completed Chinese 1 or equivalent. It develops Chinese language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing. On a more general level, it will enhance students&© intercultural skills. By successfully completing the module, students will be able to conduct simple short conversations about their daily life, leisure time activities, eating and drinking, home environment and public transport. They will be able to give or obtain information on locations of amenities, routines and schedules, and travel arrangements.
Please note that if you are a Chinese National or have any experience of Chinese (Mandarin or otherwise) you cannot enrol onto this module.

This module aims to further develop the written, oral and listening skills acquired in Chinese 1.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Write short, simple passages about themselves or own activities: 2
Use simple phrases and sentences to describe their own immediate surroundings: 1,2
Understand familiar words and basic phrases concerning their immediate surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly: 1
Ask and answer simple questions on very familiar topics: 1
recognize and act upon cultural differences encountered in everyday situations and demonstrate knowledge of common traditions: 1,2
Read simple sentences: 1,2

Study hours

20 hours of synchronous and asynchronous class time
100 hours class preparation and revision and private study
22 hours revision for and completion of written exam
8 hours preparation for and attendance at spoken interaction exam

School Rules

Admission to the module must be confirmed through completion of a language level self-assessment form
Students are only permitted to take one Chinese language module per semester.
This module cannot be taken as a level 3 module.

Description of Module Assessment