CHI-90004 - 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 3 or equivalent

Barred Combinations

Description for 2020/21

This module will further develop students, Chinese language communication skills, enabling them to speak, listen, read, and write in order to carry out routine tasks they are likely to encounter in socialising, living, studying or travelling in China. Functions and topics covered will include: giving and understanding directions, making polite requests, asking for permission, discussing family and educational background in more detail, expressing likes and dislikes as well as wishes and discussing travel itinerary and future plans. Students will also become familiar with aspects of contemporary Chinese culture and society through audio-visual materials and texts.

It aims to further develop students' Chinese language skills acquired up to Chinese 3.

Intended Learning Outcomes

find specific, predictable information in everyday material such as advertisements, menus and timetables written mainly in basic scripts: 2
catch the main points in short, clear simple messages and announcements: 1,2
describe in simple terms their background related to work or study: 1,2
recognize and act upon cultural differences encountered in everyday situations and demonstrate knowledge of different socio-linguistic registers: 2
handle short social exchanges: 1

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.

Description of Module Assessment