Modern Languages and Cultures |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | PROFICIENT CHINESE 12 | ||
Code | CHIN312 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr L Peng Languages, Cultures and Film Lei.Peng@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
CHIN311 PROFICIENT CHINESE 11 |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Co-requisite modules: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
22 |
11 |
33 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 117 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Standard UoL penalties will apply. | 2 | 40 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalties will apply. This is an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 30 | ||||
There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. Standard UoL penalties will apply. | 15 | 30 |
Aims |
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This module aims to help students to understand and translate a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning; To enable students to express him / herself fluently; To use Chinese flexibly for social purposes and academic purposes; To produce clear, well structured, detailed texts on complex subjects; The module also aims to help students to explore more aspects of Chinese society and culture through the study of its language. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Be able to read and translate texts of 2500 Chinese words. |
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(LO2) Know how to write the new characters with the right order of strokes and radicals. |
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(LO3) Know Chinese grammar at proficient level. |
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(LO4) Further consolidate presentation and speaking skills for social and professional purposes. |
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(LO5) Understand the social and political situation in China |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral |
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(S3) Working in groups and teams - Listening skills |
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(S4) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience. Seminar: Lecture: Portfolio: |
Syllabus |
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Topics covered during the module may include: Dealing with complaints; understanding complaints; identifying a speaker’s worries; understanding a personal letter; giving advice; showing empathy and support; Participating in a competition; understanding encouragement; identifying worries and concerns; understanding an announcement for a competition; showing care and support; encouraging people in a competition; Topics for debates and speeches; identifying agreements and disagreements; understanding arguments and supporting facts in an essay; agreeing and disagreeing; giving an apology; Understanding people’s concerns; recognizing appreciation; identifying feelings and emotions; understanding an interview; showing empathy and appreciation; giving support and encouragement; Talking about pains and gains; understanding retrospection and expectations; understanding a narrative passage; showing disagreement and support; expressing surprise and j oy; talking about past and future. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |