2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
EAST5125M Basic Chinese Language 2
30 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Dr. Zhu Zhu
Email: Z.Zhu@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisites
EAST5120M | Basic Chinese Language 1 |
This module is mutually exclusive with
EAST1020 | Basic Chinese Language 2 |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should:- Have extended their knowledge of Chinese as learned in EAST5120M and increased their vocabulary, both written and spoken;
- Be familiar with features of Chinese sentence structure including complements, particles, aspects, comparisons more complex than those studied in EAST1010/5120M;
- Be able to read short Chinese texts;
- Be able to translate more complex sentences and short texts from English into Chinese and vice versa;
- Have improved their aural understanding and be able to answer questions on taped materials;
- Be able to conduct simple Chinese dialogues and to interpret a few exchanges.
Skills outcomes
Chinese oral and written communication skills; listening and translation skills.
Syllabus
- Grammar: the complex features of Chinese sentence structure. All kinds of complements, particles, aspects, comparison etc are introduced with supporting vocabulary items
- Reading and translation: more Chinese reading materials are used. Translation of texts, incorporating grammar and vocabulary, are included.
- Comprehension: language laboratory classes are held weekly in which students are expected to listen to taped materials and answer sets of questions on them.
- Conversation: small-group sessions are held weekly with a native speaker.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Class tests, exams and assessment | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
Practical | 77 | 1.00 | 77.00 |
Private study hours | 198.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 102.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 |
Private study
206 hours of private study including preparation and review of lectures; written assignments and character practice; listening, pronunciation and IT practice; text and exam preparation.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Regular written assignments;3 tests during the semester;
Class participation (drill, practical and oral) and language laboratory performance.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course Assessment | Test 1 | 10.00 |
In-course Assessment | Test 2 | 10.00 |
In-course Assessment | Test 3 | 10.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
Practical Exam / OSCE | 0 hr 15 mins | 10.00 |
Practical Exam / OSCE | 1 hr 00 mins | 10.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
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