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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)

Module EAST2351: CHINESE OPTION I

Department: EAST ASIAN STUDIES

EAST2351: CHINESE OPTION I

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

Prerequisites

  • None.

Corequisites

  • None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None, but may not be taken by Chinese Honours students.

Aims

  • To provide an introduction to modern Chinese (Mandarin) language.

Content

  • Reading, writing, speaking and listening in modern standard Chinese.
  • The module will include an introduction to the basic grammar and practice in developing the skills required for communication in daily life.
  • Students will be expected to learn and use Chinese characters.

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 44 2 Per Week 1 Hour 44
      Preparation and Reading 156
      Total 200

      Summative Assessment

      Component: Examination Component Weighting: 80%
      Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
      three-hour written examination 100%
      Component: Oral Examination Component Weighting: 20%
      Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
      oral/aural examination 15 minutes 100%

      Formative Assessment:

      Weekly written exercises and oral presentations.


      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