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2019/20 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
EAST5274M Intermediate Thai Language and Culture 1
30 creditsClass Size: 50
Module manager: Adcharawan Seeger
Email: a.seeger@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2019/20
Pre-requisite qualifications
Thai language level equivalent to the end of the UG Year Abroad, determined by placement testThis module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
The module will involve reading and discussing Thai newspaper and magazine articles. It will also involve extensive conversation, comprehension and composition exercise.The module will be delivered principally in Thai.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to-- Communicate fluently and effectively, both orally and in written form, in the Thai language;
- Read Thai language newspapers;
- Engage in conversations and discussions, in Thai, on a variety of topics;
- Understand complex structures of the Thai language;
- Demonstrate receptive and productive language skills in a variety of contexts;
- Demonstrate an insightful awareness and understanding of Thai social, cultural, political and developmental situations;
- Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of Thai culture and society;
- Communicate information and arguments in a variety of spoken and written forms;
- Draw clear connections between linguistic competence and insightful understanding of the Thai context.
Learning outcomes
To write Thai fluently and accurately in all language tasks and, in translation between English and Thai, to use both languages accurately, with correct spelling and grammar.
Syllabus
The module will be delivered principally in Thai. It will involve reading and discussing Thai newspaper and magazine articles. It will also involve extensive conversation, comprehension and composition exercises. The vocabulary of most classes will focus on Thai society, culture and history.
Students will also start to develop skills of translation from and into Thai.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Practical | 50 | 1.00 | 50.00 |
| Private study hours | 250.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 50.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
- Preparation for and review of classes, including written assignments: 220 hours- Examination preparation: 30 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Oral presentations, Participation in class;- Monthly in-class aural tests;
- Regular weekly written assignments.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Homework and Classroom participation | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 10.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0 hr 25 mins | 25.00 |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 40.00 |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 2 hr 00 mins | 25.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 90.00 | |
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: 30/04/2018
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