Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module EAST2351: CHINESE OPTION I
Department: EAST ASIAN STUDIES
EAST2351: CHINESE OPTION I
| Type | Open | Level | 2 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2006/07 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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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% | ||
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| 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