Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module EAST2061: CANTONESE OPTION I
Department: EAST ASIAN STUDIES
EAST2061: CANTONESE OPTION I
| Type | Tied | Level | 2 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2006/07 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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| Tied to | T100 |
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| 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
- 2H Chinese language course (year abroad).
Corequisites
- 3H Chinese compulsory core language modules.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To provide an introduction to the Cantonese dialect.
Content
- Speaking and listening in Cantonese.The module will pay special attention to the particular characteristics of Cantonese pronunciation and word usage and will concentrate on developing the skills required for communication in daily life.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- .
Subject-specific Skills:
Key Skills:
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 | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Classes | 44 | 2 Per Week | 1 Hour | 44 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 156 | 156 | |||
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Cantonese Aural Examination | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| one-and-a-half hour aural examination | 100% | ||
| Component: Cantonese Oral Examination | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| oral examination 25 minutes | 100% | ||
Formative Assessment:
Weekly aural exercises and oral presentations.
■ Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University.