Undergraduate Handbook 2026-2027
Module CHNS1012: Chinese Language 1B
Department: Modern Languages and Cultures (Chinese)
CHNS1012: Chinese Language 1B
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 1 | 40 | Available in 2026/2027 | None. | Durham |
Tied To
- LA01: Liberal Arts
- LA02: Liberal Arts (with Year Abroad)
- LA03: Liberal Arts (with Placement Year)
- LMV0: Combined Honours in Social Sciences
- LMVA: Combined Honours in Social Sciences (with Year Abroad)
- LMVP: Combined Honours in Social Sciences (with Placement Year)
- T102: Chinese Studies (with Year Abroad)
Pre-requisites
- None.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combinations
- Chinese Language 1A (CHNS1032).
Aims
- To develop elementary level skills in Chinese speaking, listening, reading & writing
Content
- No prior knowledge of Chinese is assumed The course will cover the basic grammar of Modern Standard Chinese and include a vocabulary of around 900 high frequency lexical items
- The teaching and resources in this module reflect a commitment to linguistic and cultural diversity. It positions the richness of the Chinese-speaking world at the core of its syllabus
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge
- Ability to recognise and use the basic grammatical structures of Modern Standard Chinese Active knowledge of around 900 lexical items written in Chinese characters
Subject-specific Skills
- Linguistic competence in the four skills of Modern Standard Chinese equivalent to CEF A1/A2; New HSK Level 1/2
Key Skills
- Development of language learning and usage skills in a non-alphabetic script language Use of language learning tools and Chinese dictionaries in a variety of formats both hard-copy and electronic
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- Summative assessment of reading/writing and aural comprehension skills and of grammatical knowledge will take the form of end-of-year examination.
- Oral skills will be summatively assessed by means of activities carried out in class during the year, including group work.
- Formative assessment for this module will include a combination of self-assessed, peer-assessed and tutor-assessed exercises during the year.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar Lectures | 20 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 20 | Yes |
| Voc/Texts | 20 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 20 | Yes |
| Reading | 20 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 20 | Yes |
| Writing | 20 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 20 | Yes |
| Oral | 20 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 20 | Yes |
| Aural | 20 | 1 per week | 1 hour | 20 | Yes |
| Preparation and Reading | 280 | ||||
| Total | 400 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 60% | On Campus Written Examination | 2 hours | 100% | |
| Oral Assesment | 20% | In-class continuous assessment of oral skills | 100% | ||
| Aural Examination | 20% | Aural Examination | 1 hour | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Weekly written tests plus mock examinations.
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.