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Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module EAST2441: CHINESE OPTION II
Department: East Asian Studies
EAST2441: CHINESE OPTION II
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 2 | 20 | Available in 2006/2007 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- Chinese Option I (EAST2351).
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- None.
Aims
- This is a continuation of the module Chinese Option I and develops further the skills studied in that module.
Content
- Reading, writing, speaking and listening in modern standard Chinese.
- The module will include more advanced study of the grammar and further practice in developing the skills required for daily communication.
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 | 44 | 2 Per Week | 1 Hour | 44 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 156 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 80% | written examination, translation and composition | 3 hours | 100% | |
| Examination | 20% | oral/aural examination | 15 minutes | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Weekly written 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.