
- UCAS course code
- NT11
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course unit details:
Chinese Language 1
Unit code | CHIN51011 |
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Credit rating | 20 |
Unit level | Level 1 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
Offered by | Chinese Studies |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This is a beginner’s level language course which teaches the skills of reception (reading and listening), production (speaking and writing) in Mandarin Chinese, and translation of the material learned into English.
Pre/co-requisites
None; this course is for students who have no (or extremely limited) prior knowledge of the Chinese language
Aims
This course aims to:
- familiarize the students with the basics of spoken and written forms of the Chinese language
- emphasise on the listening and speaking system and proper pronunciation of sounds and intonations unfamiliar to non-native Chinese speakers
- introduce basics of grammar and the writing system
- develop students’ communicative skills to be able to express themselves freely in simple pair-work, group work, role-play, dialogue, drills and written expression
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course students will be able to:
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understand and express themselves in basic role-play and dialogue on everyday matters (for oral expression)
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use approximately 822 Chinese words and phrases (for written expression)
- about 370 will be basic characters which students must be able to identify and write
- about 452 will be phrases which students should be able to identify only
- read passages and write simple sentences to form a paragraph (100 characters), as well as translate those sentences into English
Knowledge and understanding
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Understand the basic structures of the Chinese language
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develop the basic communicative function of the language
Intellectual skills
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- read new Chinese words correctly according to its phonetic rules
- form phrases by combining the basic characters
- express themselves in both spoken and written forms
Practical skills
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Develop four basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing
- Master phonetics, vocabulary, sentence patterns, grammar and discourse
- Reach HSK 1 or above ( CEF1)
Transferable skills and personal qualities
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- Manage their time efficiently
- Develop efficient Chinese keyboard entry skills
- Use basic spoken and listening communication skills
- Find the right help and support and learn how to learn
- Explore Chinese culture and society
Assessment methods
Coursework 1 (General Skills) | 10% |
Coursework 2 (Writing) | 10% |
Coursework 3 (Listening & Speaking) | 10% |
Oral Exam | 10% |
Exam | 60% |
Feedback methods
Feedback method | Formative or Summative |
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Recommended reading
- Liu, Xun. 2002. A New Practical Chinese Reader (Textbook & Workbook), Book 1. Beijing: Beijing Language and Culture University Press (set textbook).
- Ma, Yanhua. 2011. Jump High: A Systematic Chinese Course (Intensive Reading and Workbook) Books 0 and 1. Beijing Language and Culture University Press (additional learning material)
- ¿¿, et al. 2007. Step by Step: Intensive Chinese Elementary (Reading & Writing, Characters and Speaking) Books 1 and 2. Beijing: Huayu Jiaoxue Press (additional learning material)
- Handouts
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Seminars | 33 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 167 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Ablimit Elterish | Unit coordinator |
Hongjun Ma | Unit coordinator |