Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)
Module EAST3052: CHINESE LANGUAGE IV
Department: EAST ASIAN STUDIES
EAST3052:
CHINESE LANGUAGE IV
| Type |
Tied |
Level |
3 |
Credits |
40 |
Availability |
Available in 2005/06 |
Module Cap |
None. |
Location |
Durham
|
| Tied to |
T100 |
| Tied to |
T111 |
| Tied to |
T1L2 |
| Tied to |
T1R1 |
| Tied to |
T1R2 |
| Tied to |
T1R4 |
| Tied to |
T1R7 |
| Tied to |
T1V1 |
| Tied to |
T1V5 |
| Tied to |
TN12 |
Prerequisites
- Chinese Language III (EAST2092).
Corequisites
Excluded Combination of Modules
Aims
- To develop advanced level speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in modern standard Chinese.
Content
- The main element is topic-based, designed to improve language pattern and vocabulary awareness and oral and written expressive skills, including interpreting and translation into Chinese.
- In addition there are: a newspaper reading element, a listening comprehension element based on audio/video news and other materials, unseen translation and prepared modern literary texts.
Learning Outcomes
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to
the learning outcomes of the module
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity |
Number |
Frequency |
Duration |
Total/Hours |
|
| Language classes |
138 |
6 per week |
One hour |
138 |
| Seminars |
44 |
2 per week |
One hour |
44 |
| Preparation and reading |
218 |
|
|
218 |
| Total |
400 |
|
|
400 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Oral Examination |
Component Weighting: 12.5% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| Oral Examination |
25 minutes |
100% |
|
| Component: Aural Examination |
Component Weighting: 12.5% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| Aural Examination |
1.5 hours |
100% |
|
| Component: Examination |
Component Weighting: 75% |
| Element |
Length / duration |
Element Weighting |
Resit Opportunity |
| Written Examination (Composition paper) |
2 hours |
33.3% |
|
| Written Examination (Translation paper) |
2 hours |
33.3% |
|
| Written Examination |
2 hours |
33.3% |
|
Weekly written composition tests, weekly written translations into Chinese, regular individual and group 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
