Mandarin 1A
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG1082 | Language Centre | 1 | 20 | Autumn China |
- Code
- LANG1082
- School
- Language Centre
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn China
Summary
This module assumes no prior knowledge of the language. It introduces the basic structure of the language through topics relating to social and everyday life in the countries where the target language is spoken. Each session will consist of a variety of activities arising from the themes and structures which underpin the course programme.
Students are also required to undertake a programme of autonomous learning. The module will be delivered in a blended modality for which students will be given access to a virtual learning environment with extra activities and resources.
The module includes three types of assessment format: Oral Exam (50%), Written Exam (50%), and a formative assessment in the form of an online mid-term assessment, which does not contribute to the final mark.
Requisites:
Students enrolling on this module must be complete beginners in Mandarin. The Language Centre reserves the right to check students’ prior learning and qualifications and to move students to a more appropriate level if necessary.
Please note this module is assessed at the end of Autumn semester. First sit/ Resit exams are scheduled normally in the summer and can take the same form as the missing/ failed component of the assessment (exam, essay etc.) or other form, as decided by the School.
Target Students
Priority will be given to students who are doing this module as a compulsory element of their degree.
Classes
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
- One 2-hour seminar each week for 11 weeks
The 2-hour seminar will be delivered online
Assessment
- 50% Oral Exam: Examination, Oral 20 min
- 50% Written Exam (1-hour-30-minute): Written examination, 90 min
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
Students will learn and practise the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing together with basic grammatical structures. This will enable them to manipulate the language and participate effectively in everyday social situations. Full use will be made of communicative methods as far as possible.Learning Outcomes
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1: The Mandarin language structure at post-beginner level
A2: More complex grammatical structures through the study of a broader range of topic areas across the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing
B. Intellectual skills
B1: Ability to manipulate the language with the skills acquired at a post beginner level
B2: Acquisition of a more in-depth knowledge of Chinese culture
C. Professional Skills
C1: Preparation of more substantial oral and written presentations on topics covered
C2: Listening with discrimination in order to elicit information from longer and more complex passages
C3: Reading with discrimination in order to elicit information from longer and more complex passages
D. Transferable Skills
D1: Pair and group work
D2: Time management
D3: Independent language study
D4: Ability to organise and present material
D5: Ability to communicate effectively
D6: Use of digital technologies and platforms to communicate, collaborate and learn.