Mandarin 1B
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LANG1083 | Language Centre | 1 | 20 | Spring China |
- Code
- LANG1083
- School
- Language Centre
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring China
Summary
The basic structure of the language will be extended and reinforced through topics related to everyday life. All four skills of speaking, reading, writing and listening are covered. The grammatical structures acquired in 1A will be consolidated and developed further. 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.
Requisites:
Successful completion of Mandarin 1A or an equivalent qualification. Students must not choose this course if they are over-qualified. The Language Centre reserves the right to check students’ prior learning and qualifications and to move students to a more appropriate level if necessary.
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.
Please note this module is assessed at the end of Spring 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 third 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 spring semester
Educational Aims
Students will continue to practise the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as acquiring further 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. Students will further develop autonomy in language learning under the guidance of their language tutor.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.