2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

EAST3011 Chinese 3: Translation and Composition

20 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Dr Yi Ning & Dr David Pattinson
Email: y.ning@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

EAST2012 or EAST2013
and
EAST2022 or EAST2023.

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On completion of this module students should have acquired a range of advanced skills in reading and writing Chinese, and in two-way translation between Chinese and English.

Learning outcomes
To write Chinese fluently and accurately in all language tasks and, in translation between English and Chinese, to use both languages accurately, with correct spelling and grammar.

Syllabus

This module will provide students with intensive training and pracitcal exercises in the following areas: writing Chinese composition in different styles with relevant reading materials; translation from Chinese to English and from English to Chinese; Vocabulary building.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	21	1.00	21.00
Seminar	32	1.00	32.00
Private study hours			147.00
Total Contact hours			53.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

Preparation for classes
Preparation for assessment

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Progress is monitored through participation in seminars and workshops and submission of practical exercises.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	60.00
Open Book exam	2 hr 00 mins	40.00
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 website

Last updated: 17/04/2014

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