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Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module EAST2081: CLASSICAL CHINESE I
Department: East Asian Studies
EAST2081: CLASSICAL CHINESE I
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 2 | 20 | Available in 2006/2007 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- At least one year's study abroad or equivalent knowledge of Chinese characters.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- 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 | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Classes | 66 | 66 | |||
| Preparation and Reading | 134 | 134 | |||
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 100% | three-hour written examination | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Regular oral presentation and translation.
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.