2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

EAST2182 Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers 1

10 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Xiujing Liang
Email: X.Liang@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisite qualifications

Native or near-native fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese.

Students whose native language is not Mandarin Chinese must consult with the module leader to assess their suitability for this module. This module is not open to students who can already speak Cantonese. This module is mutually exclusive with EAST2180

This module is mutually exclusive with

EAST2180

An Introduction to Cantonese 1

Module replaces

EAST2181

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Learn to speak Cantonese! This module is designed for fluent Chinese speakers who want to learn how to communicate in oral Cantonese. It covers the pronunciation, tones, grammatical structure and vocabulary of Cantonese. Classes include conversation, role-play, and learning from audiotapes. You will be able to conduct basic conversations in Cantonese at the end of the course.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be:
- familiar with the Cantonese pronunciation and tones;
- able to understand everyday language in Cantonese;
- aware of the fundamental differences between Cantonese and Mandarin syntax and vocabulary;

Syllabus

This module is designed for fluent speakers of Mandarin Chinese who want to learn how to communicate in oral Cantonese. It covers pronunciation, tones, vocabulary and grammatical structures. Role-play, audio / visual tapes and conversations are used to develop oral and aural skills in functional language for everyday situations.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Language Class	10	2.00	20.00
Private study hours			80.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

10 x 2 hours preparation for classes (20 hours)
10 x 2 hours revision after classes (20 hours)
11 x 2 hours in Language Centre listening to audio tapes and watching suitable audio-visual materials (22 hours)
2 x 3 hours preparation for non-assessed aural tests (6 hours)
10 hours preparation for end of semester exam

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

2 aural tests (non-assessed)
aural and oral class participation

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Practical Exam / OSCE	0 hr 20 mins	100.00
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: 29/04/2024 16:13:10

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