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CHN40150

Academic Year 2024/2025

Study of Modern Chinese Lang (CHN40150)

Subject:
Chinese Studies
College:
VP for Global Engagement
School:
Irish Institute for Chinese St
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Fei Yuan
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module is dedicated to the study of formal features of modern Chinese for an audience of advanced/ native Chinese speakers. Its goal is to develop metalinguistic awareness among users of the Chinese language. Knowledge on how the language works will be used to address challenges faced by L2 learners with Chinese language structures that have been proven challenging for English speakers. In so doing, the module equips Chinese teachers with tools to be more effective in their language practice. Hands-on practice is addressed in another module of the programme, Teaching Practice.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this module, students will:
* Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Modern Chinese language structure, including its writing, phonetics, lexicon and syntax.
* Analyze and compare the linguistic features of Mandarin Chinese with those of the English language, particularly in areas such as sounds and syntax.
* Develop effective teaching strategies for Mandarin Chinese, focusing on aspects such as Chinese characters, pinyin, syntax, and specific grammatical structures.
* Critically engage with current linguistic theories and research related to Modern Chinese language, applying these to the analysis of language phenomena.
* Present and discuss complex linguistic concepts related to Mandarin Chinese clearly and effectively, both in written essays and teaching presentations.

Indicative Module Content:

Week 1 Introduction to Modern Chinese language and Chinese sounds
Week 2 Chinese writing system
Week 3 Chinese lexical features
Week 4 Overview of Chinese grammar
Week 5 Chinese adjectives
Week 6 Chinese noun phrases and the use of de
Week 7 Chinese verb phrases and complements
Week 8 Guest lecture
Week 9 Chinese adverbs and prepositions
Week 10 Chinese aspect markers
Week 11 Ba and bei constructions
Week 12 Chinese Comparison structures

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

60
Autonomous Student Learning

108
Lectures

36
Total

204

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module emphasizes an interactive and student-centred learning environment. It integrates lectures with discussion-driven activities, group work on specific topics, and presentations of teaching designs. Students are required to complete readings before and during class, actively participate in discussions, and collaborate on group tasks.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Student will take a quiz covering topics from Week 1 to Week 4 in class. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
15
 No
Exam (In-person): Student will take a quiz covering topics from Week 5 to Week 9 in class Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Students will be asked to submit a 10-minute video teaching one of the topics provided by the instructor. Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
30
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Students will write an essay (2000 words) on a topic in Chinese grammar and teaching reflection. Week 14, Week 15 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
35
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Ms Deng ChangE Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mario De Grandis Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Xuan Yang Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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