Language modules focus on developing students' communicative competence in four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to equip students with a working knowledge of the target language and a sound level of communicative competence and confidence. By the end of the module, students will be equipped to understand and use Mandarin Chinese demonstrating a range of simple and complex structures and vocabulary to an upper-intermediate language level (comparable overall to a lower B2 level and language skills to adapt to the situation. By the end of the module, students will be able to communicate with a developed degree of effectiveness, fluency and spontaneity. Students also gains communicative skills in requesting course details from a university, registering on a University course, understanding Chinese higher education system and Chinese festivals and traditions. Various styles of readings are given such as job description and curriculum vitae. Discussions take place in the class on the topic areas covered in the module.
The module will include study of the target language culture and the development of insights into the culture and civilisation of the countries where the language is spoken.
Total Contact Hours: 30
Total Private Study Hours: 120
Total Study Hours: 150
Main assessment methods
In Course Test, Speaking (Oral) – 20%
Assignment: Language Skills – 80%
Reassessment methods
100% Coursework (Equivalent to 1,300 Mandarin Chinese Character)
The 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
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 read and write approximately an additional 300 Mandarin characters at an equivalent to upper-intermediate level;
2 demonstrate a familiarity with Mandarin Chinese vocabulary equivalent to an upper-intermediate level;
3 demonstrate an understanding of the main points of authentic materials which include a particular point of view;
4 communicate on a good range of topics with varieties of expressions in the target language, demonstrating a degree of fluency and an ability to sustain communication with ease;
5 demonstrate a deep understanding of the life and multiple cultures of the target language countries on an appropriate level.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 communicate complex ideas clearly and independently;
2 demonstrate enhanced intercultural awareness and understanding.
Students who complete this module successfully can progress onto WOLA5380 Mandarin Chinese Lower Advanced.
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