LA920-5-FY-CO:
Lower Intermediate Mandarin Chinese

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The details
2021/22
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Full Year
Undergraduate: Level 5
Inactive
Thursday 07 October 2021
Friday 01 July 2022
30
29 October 2019

 

Requisites for this module
LA910
The Department of Language and Linguistics can offer guidance on prior knowledge or qualification exemptions.
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Module description

This module is built around a structured set of lessons (grammar, comprehension texts, vocabulary) together with handouts from different resources and text books. Students will be given guidance to access to a wide range of complementary materials in Mandarin Chinese which include online resources, audio and video CDs, Mandarin Chinese TV channels and grammar books.

Module aims

Lower Intermediate Mandarin Chinese aims to:
* enable students to attain further on listening, speaking, writing and reading skills in standard Chinese;
* help students to communicate effectively in standard Chinese; and
* help establish further 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

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module students will have acquired communicative and grammatical skills to enable them to:

* be aware of various aspects of Chinese culture
* take part in dialogues relating to everyday situations
* write short texts in Chinese characters
* understand a range of statements and questions
* read a range of Mandarin Chinese dialogues and passages
* write short texts or letters in Chinese characters.

Module information

No additional information available.

Learning and teaching methods

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.

Bibliography

This module does not appear to have a published bibliography for this year.

Assessment items, weightings and deadlines

Coursework / exam Description Deadline Coursework weighting
Exam  Main exam: 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period) 

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

Coursework Exam
50% 50%

Reassessment

Coursework Exam
0% 100%
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Mrs Yan Li, email: ylibd@essex.ac.uk.
Mrs Yan Li
Yan Li, Office 4.201, Telephone 01206 872187, Email Li, Email: ylibd@essex.ac.uk

 

Availability
Yes
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External examiner

No external examiner information available for this module.
Resources
Available via Moodle
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).

 

Further information
Language and Linguistics

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