LA910-4-FY-CO:
Initial Mandarin Chinese
2020/21
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 4
ReassessmentOnly
Thursday 08 October 2020
Friday 02 July 2021
30
04 October 2018
Requisites for this module
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The module is intended for students with no prior knowledge of Chinese.
It aims to:
* enable the students to attain basic listening, speaking, writing and reading skills in standard Chinese;
* help students to communicate effectively in standard Chinese; and
* help establish an understanding of the Chinese, their culture and traditions.
* the course is also to provide enjoinment and intellectual stimulation to build up students confidence for further study of Chinese
By the end of the course students will be able to:
* be aware of core of Chinese culture
* ask simple questions and take part in simple dialogues
* read and comprehend dialogues and passages based on the vocabulary learned
* understand short statements, requests and questions containing the vocabulary and grammar presented during the course.
* write a short passage or an email/postcard in Chinese characters
* communicate in Chinese in all 4 skills
* write a postcard/ email/ letter in Chinese characters
No additional information available.
Language modules typically involve 2-3 contact hours per week. Confirmed details will be announced at the start of the academic year.
There are three weekly contact hours. Class time is dedicated to the introduction of new concepts and focuses on creating practice opportunities for the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
Students will be expected to attend all sessions and to complete some relevant practical tasks for each session.
This module does not appear to have a published bibliography.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Exam |
Main exam: 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mrs Yujun Ding, email: ydingd@essex.ac.uk.
Yujun Ding and Yan Li
Yujun Ding, Office 4.201, Telephone: 01206 872187, Email: ydingdessex.ac.uk
Yan Li, Email: ylibd@essex.ac.uk
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No external examiner information available for this module.
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Of 60 hours, 60 (100%) hours available to students:
0 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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