This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
The curriculum will focus on Chinese society today, also placing it within the context of global current affairs. In doing so, students will be exploring and analysing:
• new phrases and expressions, which will improve students' understanding of the language and its embedded culture elements
• formal and colloquial expressions, which will help students to be able to confidently understand and convey information about themselves and their environment, and express their feelings and wishes, across the four linguistic skills
• topics, which will provide students a holistic view and deep understanding of the unbroken civilisation through China's history, traditions, customs, modern developments; and the norms and values in the contemporary Chinese society.
Total Contact Hours: 60
Total Private Study Hours: 240
Total Study Hours: 300
Main assessment methods
In-Course Test, Speaking (individual, up to 15 minutes) – 20%
In-Course Test, Reading Comprehension (45 minutes) – 20%
Assignment, Audio-Visual Comprehension, Equivalent to 2000 words) – 30%
Assignment, Cultural Research and Writing (1000 characters) – 30%
Reassessment methods
100% Coursework (Equivalent to 2000 words)
University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices.
The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages: https://kent.rl.talis.com/index.html
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate a familiarity with commonly used authentic/colloquial Mandarin Chinese phrases and expressions
2 Demonstrate an understanding of standard speech and complex lines of argument on familiar topics
3 Demonstrate an understanding of the main points of TV news, current affairs programmes, and short films on familiar topics
4 Communicate with a degree of fluency: take an active part in discussions in familiar contexts by providing relevant explanations and arguments to sustain views
5 Demonstrate a deep understanding of the life and multiple cultures of the target language countries
6 Demonstrate intercultural awareness and understanding.
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate enhanced skills of presentation and self-expression
2 Demonstrate consolidated and extended ability to identify and analyse concepts, and the relation between concepts, in both Mandarin Chinese and English
3 Demonstrate the ability to engage in independent study and research through a variety of methods (including the use of dictionaries, journals and online materials)
4 Synthesise and critically evaluate information from several sources.
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