Chinese Level 2 - LFA00004L
- Department: Language and Linguistic Science
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: LFA2
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
Module summary
This course is aimed at those who have a basic knowledge of the target language. Students at this level may have equivalent knowledge from a Beginners’ course. It is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, staff and members of the public.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
The key aim of this course is to further develop your language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Your will communicate in a wider range of daily topics, use more grammatical structures and learn more Chinese characters.
Module learning outcomes
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- communicate on familar topics using a variety of speech patterns
- understand the gist of selected short passages in Chinese character
- write a short passage on a familiar topic in simple Chinese
- feel more confident with pronouncing Chinese
Examples of the topics:
- give/ask for directions, opening hours
- describe the location of something
- make a purchase and bargaining
- talk about a past situation
- express a change of state or condition
Module content
A communicative approach will be used throughout the course with an emphasis on everyday situations and on improving fluency and accuracy. Some audio/video-based listening exercise will take place in class. You will be required to obtain a textbook to support your studies.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 70 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 30 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Closed/in-person Exam (Centrally scheduled) | 70 |
| Oral presentation/seminar/exam | 30 |
Module feedback
Students will receive feedback on their formative open paper no later than week 3 of term 2. Individual feedback forms convey information on levels of attainment and advice for improvement on each section of the exam: reading comprehension, grammar and writing.
In addition, regular homework tasks provide opportunities for individual ongoing feedback on achievement and progress.
Indicative reading
Custom-designed written and oral/aural materials; Internet-based materials; textbook (to be decided).