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Undergraduate Handbook 2016-2017 (archived)

Module CHNS2012: Chinese Language 2B

Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (Chinese)

CHNS2012: Chinese Language 2B

Type	Level	Credits	Availability	Module Cap	Location
Open	2	40	Available in 2016/2017		Durham

Pre-requisites

Chinese Language 1B (CHNS1012) or equivalent

Corequisites

None.

Excluded Combinations

None.

Aims

To build on the Chinese language skills developed in CHNS1012 in all four competencies: speaking, listening, reading & writing. To prepare linguistically and culturally for the year abroad

Content

The course will cover all the major grammar patterns of Modern Standard Chinese and include an additional vocabulary of approx 1,000 lexical items. Students will be introduced to more advanced written style including ‘real’ texts.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge

A sound knowledge of the essential grammar of Modern Standard Chinese and an active vocabulary of around 2,000 lexical items. Understanding of different text types and the use of appropriate language in culturally sensitive situations.

Subject-specific Skills

Linguistic competence in the four skills of Modern Standard Chinese equivalent to CEF A2/B1 or New HSK Level 4/5, including the ability to understand written and aural prompts and communicate with effective responses orally or in writing, the ability to read extended texts in straightforward language with the help of a dictionary and the ability to formulate culturally appropriate responses in social situations.

Key Skills

Enhanced linguistic awareness and expressive ability
Enhanced presentational and communicative skills
Enhanced cultural awareness
Use of hard copy and electronic language reference works

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

Language classes, aural LL based classes, spoken language small groups, weekly formative tests and exercises, end of year oral, aural and written examinations

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total Hours
Language Classes	84	4 per week	1 hour	84
LL Classes	21	Weekly	1 hour	21
Oral	42	Weekly	1 hour	42
Preparation				253
Total				400

Summative Assessment

Component	Component Weighting	Element	Length/Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Written Examination 1	60%	Written Examination	3 hours	100%	Yes
Oral Examination	20%	Oral Examination	15 minutes	100%	Yes
Aural Examination	20%	Aural Examination	1 hour	100%	Yes

Formative Assessment

Regular classroom tests and weekly at home exercises

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.