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-INTERMEDIATE CHINESE 7+8
Code CHIN278
Coordinator Dr P Ding
Languages, Cultures and Film
Penny.Ding@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
CHIN256 INTERMEDIATE CHINESE 5+6, YEAR 2 

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

 33

         44
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 106
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.  2    40       
CONTINUOUS 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.  0    40       
There is a resit opportunity This will not be marked anonymously Standard UoL penalties will apply.  15    20       

Aims

To further develop receptive skills in reading and listening as well as productive skills in writing and speaking at pre-intermediate level;

To further deepen understanding and appreciation of Chinese society, culture and customs.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Be able to write approximately 750 Chinese characters and read articles at post-intermediate level.

(LO2) Be able to master approximately 200 patterns of key sentence structure, demonstrate deeper knowledge of Chinese grammar at post-intermediate level.

(LO3) Be able to make conversations about daily life on a variety of topics.

(LO4) Demonstrate deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese society, culture and customs.

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

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

(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - 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 three seminars per week.

Syllabus
 

Topics covered in the module may include:

我们的队员是从不同国家来的
你看过越剧没有
我们爬上长城来了
你舅妈也开始用电脑了
司机开着车送我们到医院
你快要成中国通了

Recommended Texts
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