
- UCAS course code
- RT11
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course unit details:
Chinese Language 2
Unit code | CHIN51022 |
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Credit rating | 20 |
Unit level | Level 1 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
Offered by | Chinese Studies |
Available as a free choice unit? | Yes |
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
Unit title | Unit code | Requirement type | Description |
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Chinese Language 1 | CHIN51011 | Co-Requisite | Compulsory |
Chinese Language 2 | CHIN51022 | Co-Requisite | Compulsory |
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 consolidation of proper pronunciation of sounds and intonations unfamiliar to non-native Chinese speakers
- introduce more aspects of the basics of grammar and the writing system
- develop students’ communicative skills to be able to express themselves more freely in simple pair-work, group work, role-play, dialogue, drills and written expression
Knowledge and understanding
By the end of this course students will be able to:
- understand more basic structure of the Chinese language
- 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 more freely 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 vocabulary, sentence patterns, grammar and discourse
- reach HSK 2 or above (CEF2)
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
Assessment Task | Formative or Summative | Weight within unit (if summative) |
coursework 1 (general) | Summative | 10% |
coursework 2 (listening and speaking) | Summative | 10% |
coursework 3 (writing) | Summative | 10% |
oral examination | Summative | 10% |
written examination at the end of each semester | Summative | 60% |
Feedback methods
- Comments made during class discussion regarding the relevance and coherence of student responses/participation in discussion.
- Written comments on assessed coursework.
- Face to face discussion in private meetings during the office hours.
- Global feedback on the assignment (delivered orally in class, posted to blackboard as a hand-out, or by email to the class).
Recommended reading
Liu, Xun. 2002. A New Practical Chinese Reader (Textbook & Workbook), Book 2. 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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Tutorials | 77 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 123 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Ablimit Elterish | Unit coordinator |
Minjie Xing | Unit coordinator |
Haiyan Zeng | Unit coordinator |
Hongjun Ma | Unit coordinator |