Course Details in 2020/21 Session

Module Title	Intensive Ab Initio Chinese (Mandarin) V & VI
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Languages for All
Module Code	09 20829
Module Lead
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites	Chinese (Mandarin) Year Abroad 60 - (09 20828)
Co-requisites
Restrictions	Optional for: BA Modern Languages; BA Modern Languages (TEFL); Modern Languages with Business Management; BSc International Business with Language
Contact Hours	Practical Classes and workshops-42 hours Total: 42 hours
Exclusions
Description	This module will build on the knowledge acquired during residence abroad. It will develop advanced listening skills in Chinese, will enhance students¿ ability to express themselves in Chinese and will involve them in researching topics of their choice. A major aspect of the module will be autonomous work on the production of an extended oral presentation relevant to their discipline or any aspect of Chinese society or culture, which will be linked to an ensuing debate. The module will also consolidate grammatical knowledge and explore advanced elements of Chinese grammar.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module the student should be able to: understand complex speech formatting and language undertake extensive individual research of material, through library research including Internet and /or interview use technical vocabulary that relates to their presentation topic and/or degree subject access the language autonomously present information clearly to an audience explain and support their own opinion apply Chinese grammar with confidence and accuracy
Assessment	20829-02 : Written Speech : Coursework (60%) 20829-03 : Oral Presentation : Presentation (40%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	one oral presentation (20%) and debate (10%) one grammar assessment (10%) one two-hour written examination (40%) one 20¿30 minute oral examination (20%) ALL ASSESSMENTS ARE IN MANDARIN
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