| Students taking this module will have passed Chinese Language 1B, or be able to demonstrate an equivalent knowledge of the language in all four skills of Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing at HKS level 2. A communicative approach is adopted in the teaching, making maximum appropriate use of Chinese throughout, to develop all four language skills in an integrated manner, whilst ensuring that students are supported in developing a declarative knowledge of Chinese grammar appropriate to Year 2 of third level study, and are able to apply that knowledge systematically to all four language skills. This module reinforces students' knowledge of basic written Chinese and low intermediate oral Chinese. Oral Chinese is to be used a means of reinforcing reading and writing skills. This module consolidates the learners' introductory skills and builds on them by expanding the range of tasks and situations as well as vocabulary, language structures and cultural background of Chinese. It provides learners with opportunities to interact and develop their communication skills in Chinese. The minimum exit level for this module is 2 on the HKS. On successful completion of the module, students will be able to regularly perform a range of tasks at HKS2 Level in all four skills. |
Indicative syllabus covered in the module and / or in its discrete elements
1. Expansion and consolidation of essential vocabulary and grammatical structures
2. Sentences and spoken material in written format (in Chinese characters)
3. Translation of short texts into English and sentences into Chinese
4. Oral communication practice
5. Further development of basic character reading, character writing and listening skills
6. Pronunciation practice, including tones in context
7. Written and oral materials on everyday topics
8. Information about China and other Chinese-speaking communities and countries in the world
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• Restating and summarising straightforward factual information expressed in standard language; • communicating and interacting with some confidence on familiar routine topics related to their interests; • reporting on short factual talks on familiar topics;writing short texts about their background, their education and their immediate surroundings;demonstrating a greater awareness of Chinese culture, basic history and popular culture;finding relevant information in everyday materials; • demonstrating independence in language learning;using computers, mobile phones and the internet in Chinese-speaking environments; • using pinyin to produce Chinese characters; • developing awareness of China's basic cultural diversity and geography; and using Chinese dictionaries.
The class will normally be delivered by communicative language classes. Students will normally undertake approximately 10-15 minutes of study/preparation for each class hour. Attendance, participation and self-directed learning are viewed as essential elements of the learning process and a minimum of 75% of student attendance/participation will be expected.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 50 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 50 |