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 POST-ADVANCED CHINESE 10
Code CHIN310
Coordinator Dr L Peng
Languages, Cultures and Film
Lei.Peng@liverpool.ac.uk
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):
CHIN309 ADVANCED CHINESE 9, YEAR 3 

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 11

 22

         33
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 117
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  90    40       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
There is a resit opportunity This will not be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  15    30       
There is a resit opportunity This will be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  0    30       

Aims

Students at the end of this module are expected to understand and translate a range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning;

To express themselves near fluently;

To use Chinese near flexibly and effectively for social purposes;

To produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on some subjects;

Students are also expected to explore more aspects of Chinese society and culture through the study of its language.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Be able to read and translate texts of approximate 1500 Chinese words.

(LO2) Know how to write the new characters with the right order of strokes and radicals.

(LO3) Know Chinese grammar at post-advanced level.

(LO4) Further consolidate presentation and speaking skills for social purposes.

(LO5) Demonstrate fairly sound knowledge and understanding of Chinese society and culture.

(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - presentation skills - written.

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - presentation skills – oral.

(S3) Working in groups and teams - listening skills.

(S4) Global citizenship - cultural awareness.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

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.

One lecture and two seminars per week.

Syllabus
 

Topics covered during the module may include:

Experience of teaching in China; making comparisons and showing preferences; expressing feelings and emotions; explicit comparisons and implicit comparisons; drawing conclusions;

Environmental problems; expressing praise and respect, conducting an interview; expressing sequences, making suggestions;

Chinese Martial Art; talking about physical attributes, skills and abilities; expressing potential / capability using potential complements, expressing contrast of meaning;

Emotions and feelings, asking for advice; expressing concerns, problems and worries; seeking advice; implicit comparison, expressing contrast of meaning;

Dating, relationships and life expectations; expressing surprise and reassurance; expressing certainty and reservation; talking about life expectations; forming rhetorical questions, polite counter-argument, the coordinating conjunctives.

Recommended Texts
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