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Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)

Module EAST2081: CLASSICAL CHINESE I

Department: EAST ASIAN STUDIES

EAST2081: CLASSICAL CHINESE I

Type Open Level 2 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2005/06 Module Cap None. Location Durham

Prerequisites

  • At least one year's study abroad or equivalent knowledge of Chinese characters.

Corequisites

  • None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None.

Aims

  • To introduce the basic grammar of classical Chinese and familiarise students with representative examples of early classical texts.

Content

  • Initial instruction in grammar followed by unseen texts: prepared translation of a selection of representative early classical texts.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
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Subject-specific Skills:
    Key Skills:

      Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

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      Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

      Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
      Language Classes 66 66
      Preparation and Reading 134 134
      Total 200 200

      Summative Assessment

      Component: Examination Component Weighting: 100%
      Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
      three-hour written examination 100%

      Formative Assessment:

      Regular oral presentation and translation.

      ■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University