CHN30030 Advanced Chinese I

Academic Year 2021/2022

This is an advanced level course that builds on the vocabulary and range of language structures learned at the intermediate level, so as to facilitate and consolidate proficiency in oral and written Chinese. The aim is to deepen students' understanding and appreciation of the business customs, culture and society of China and to develop their awareness of the general social and cultural background of the language. The course will equip students with the linguistic tools to enable them to communicate effectively in social, work and business situations. Along with developing the four core skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, students will read and engage in active discussions of topics related to social life, politics, economy and customs in China.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1）Understand common news in standard Mandarin, or Mandarin with some accents at a normal speed;
2）Communicate with a high degree of fluency and accuracy in discussing or debating topics in a considerable range of contexts;
3）Understand authentic texts on a wide range of issues, with the aid of a dictionary;
4）Process Chinese information online, with the aid of search and translation tools;
5）Write practical articles for specific purposes, such as a cover letter, summary or short report.

Indicative Module Content:

Week 1~2 lesson 1 of HSK 5 standard course 爱的细节
Week 3~4 lesson 2 of HSK5 standard course 留串钥匙给父母
Week 5~6 lesson 3 of HSK5 standard course 人生有选择，一切可改变
Week 7~8 lesson 4 of HSK5 standard course 子路背米
Week 9~10 lesson 5 of HSK5 standard course 济南的泉水
Week 11~12 lesson 6 of HSK5 standard course 除夕的由来

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

36
Specified Learning Activities

36
Autonomous Student Learning

38
Total

110
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
1、The teaching of vocabulary and grammar is mainly based on classroom teaching. Students are expected to memorize and use the content flexibly.
2、Critical writing and reflective learning.
3、Students are required complete the presentations independently according to what they have learned.
4、Students are expected to use what they have learned to practice their oral Chinese through debates.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

In order to take this module, students need to have prior knowledge which is approaching HSK level 4.

Learning Exclusions:

Students who are native Mandarin speakers are not eligible to take this module as an elective.

The lecturer reserves the right to assess the language competence of all students. Students whose competence is incompatible with the level of their chosen elective module will be advised to transfer to a more appropriate language module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Advanced Chinese I (BCHN30050)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Two in-class tests. Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

30
Attendance: Engagement in discussion or oral presentation. Examples of participation and presentation might include contributions to in-class discussions, debates or oral presentations. Throughout the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

10
Assignment: Six homework tasks to be completed throughout the trimester. Varies over the Trimester n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20
Examination: A two-hour written and speaking exam. Week 12 No Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

40

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 1 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

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