Chinese Mandarin Language and Culture 1.2
Main aim(s) of the module:
The module is intended for students who have limited previous knowledge of Chinese Mandarin and/or who have completed Chinese Mandarin Language and Culture 1.1 or equivalent. It will further students’ knowledge of the Chinese language and culture. The module will broadly achieve an outcome at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
The module aims:
To provide students with the elementary grammatical structures and vocabulary of the language and elementary skills in all four key language skills: writing, speaking, listening and reading at level A2.
To increase knowledge of the culture, customs and society of France to help students to further their awareness of the cultural and social background of the language.
Main topics of study:
- Language topics will revise aspects of personal information and also include asking and giving personal information; asking occupation and subjects of study; personal feelings; shopping, etc.
- Elementary grammar and vocabulary will be introduced at level A2.
- Continuing introduction to Chinese culture and society.
Teaching/ learning methods/strategies used to enable the achievement of learning outcomes:
Core teaching takes place through Chinese Mandarin language and study skills workshops with an emphasis on student-to-student interaction and all student participation.
In addition, there will be guided reading and directed study to enable students to prepare for and reinforce class input and develop autonomous learning strategies. UEL Plus will also be used to complement contact sessions and workshops whereby additional information and resources can be made available electronically and on-line discussions between students and tutors can be held.
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Assessment methods which enable students to demonstrate the learning outcomes for the module: |
Weighting: |
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30% |
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30% |
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40% |
Reading and resources for the module:
Core
Qian, K. (2009) Colloquial Chinese. The Complete Course for Beginners. UK: Routledge.
Collins. (2009) Collins Easy Learning Mandarin Chinese Dictionary. UK: Collins.
Recommended
Amery, H. and Cartwright, S. (2006) First Thousand Words in Chinese. UK: Usborne Publishing Ltd.
Contact Details
languages@uel.ac.uk
