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2015/16 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
EAST2180 An Introduction to Cantonese (1)
10 creditsClass Size: 25
Module manager: Dr David Pattinson
Email: D.Pattinson@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Pre-requisite qualifications
Successful completion of study abroad in China or equivalentThis module is mutually exclusive with
| EAST2181 | Cantonese for Native Chinese Speakers I |
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
Learn to speak basic Cantonese! The module covers the pronunciation, tones, grammar and vocabulary of Cantonese. Classes include dialogue, role-play, and learning from audiotapes. You will be able to conduct simple conversations in Cantonese at the end of the course. Suitable for non-native speakers of Chinese.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should have mastered the pronunciation, tones and the basic sentence patterns of Cantonese and should be able to conduct simple situational dialogues in Cantonese.Syllabus
The module covers the pronunciation, tones, basic grammar and vocabulary of Cantonese. Dialogues, role-play and audio tapes are used to develop oral and aural skills.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Language Class | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 80.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
2 hrs per week listening to tapes (20 hrs)2.5 hrs per week preparation and review of classes (25 hrs)
10 hrs exam preparation
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Practical contributions to class conversation and discussionsMethods of assessment
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0 hr 15 mins | 50.00 |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 1 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 11/08/2014
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