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Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module EAST2061: CANTONESE OPTION I
Department: East Asian Studies
EAST2061: CANTONESE OPTION I
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 2 | 20 | Available in 2006/2007 | None. | Durham |
Tied To
- T100: Chinese Studies
- T111: Modern Chinese Studies
- T1L2: Chinese with Politics (see Undergraduate Handbook 2005-2006 for details)
- T1R1: Chinese with French
- T1R2: Chinese with German (see Undergraduate Handbook 2005-2006 for details)
- T1R4: Chinese with Spanish
- T1R7: Chinese with Russian (see Undergraduate Handbook 2005-2006 for details)
- T1V1: Chinese with History
- T1V5: Chinese with Philosophy (see Undergraduate Handbook 2005-2006 for details)
- TN12: Chinese and Management Studies (see Undergraduate Handbook 2005-2006 for details)
Pre-requisites
- 2H Chinese language course (year abroad).
Corequisites
- 3H Chinese compulsory core language modules.
Excluded Combinations
- 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
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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
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 | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cantonese Aural Examination | 50% | one-and-a-half hour aural examination | 100% | ||
| Cantonese Oral Examination | 50% | 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.