| Module Title |
Chinese Language 2 (Beginners) |
| Module Code |
ZH108 |
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School |
SALIS |
| Module Co-ordinator | Semester 1: Lijie Shao
Semester 2: Lijie Shao
Autumn: Lijie Shao
| | | Module Teachers | Qi Zhang
Lijie Shao
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Pre-requisite |
None |
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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None
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Description
This module aims to build on the competences and skills previously acquired and to introduce students to new features of the language and aspects of the culture. Students will be familiarised with a wider range of everyday situations which go beyond those previously encountered and which will require the use of additional linguistic skills.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Complete simple interactions in Chinese, such as asking for directions, talking about health etc.
2. Construct simple sentences discussing past events
3. Express simple needs and desires in Chinese
4. Extract the key points of simple texts or dialogues dealing with topics with which they are familiar.
5. Write approximately 500-600 simple Chinese characters
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 22 | On site synchronous sessions | | Independent Study | 60 | -Review of lecture/tutorial topics and textbook | | Directed learning | 70 | -Completion of weekly after-class exercises on time | | Directed learning | 40 | -Preparation for interactive class activities such as quiz, mini (drama) play, (group or individual) presentations and group work in general | | Directed learning | 8 | -Interaction with formative feedback, in class or online
-Individual consultation with the lecturer | | Assignment Completion | 5 | CA 1-1 Writing Composition
-Interaction with learning resources and feedback on individual CA assignments
-CA preparation and completion | | Assignment Completion | 10 | CA 1-2 Writing Composition
-Interaction with learning resources and feedback on individual CA assignments
-CA preparation and completion | | Assignment Completion | 5 | CA 2 Reading and Listening -Interaction with learning resources and feedback on individual CA assignments -CA preparation and completion | | Assignment Completion | 10 | CA 3 Oral -Interaction with learning resources and feedback on individual CA assignments -CA preparation and completion | | Assignment Completion | 20 | CA 4 Individual multimodal project
-Interaction with learning resources and feedback on individual CA assignments -CA preparation and completion | | Total Workload: 250 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Interactive on site synchronous lectures and tutorialsReading Skills
A variety of texts on general life topics such as health, occasion celebrations, traveling and shopping will be read, analysed and discussed in a group setting.
Listening Skills
A variety of monologues and dialogues will be listened to, analysed, discussed and replayed.
Writing Skills
Students will write short texts on given topics by using at least 350 new additional Chinese characters.
Oral Skills
Students will actively participate in interactive classes, apply new grammatical structures and speak freely on given topics.Role PlayVarious daily social situations will be set, prepared and performed with the application of both productive (writing and speaking) and receptive (listening and reading) skills.Directed learningStudents will also engage in directed learning in and beyond classroom such as quizzes, exercises and multimedia presentations. |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | CA 1-1 Writing Composition | 5% | Week 3 | | Assignment | CA 1-2 Writing composition | 15% | Week 8 | | Loop Quiz | CA 2 Reading and Listening | 20% | Week 7 | | Oral Examination | CA 3 Oral | 25% | Week 11 | | Project | CA 4 Individual multimodal project | 20% | Week 12 | | Participation | Weekly workbook+character exercises | 15% | Every Week |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
- Xun Liu: 0, New Practical Chinese Reader Vol. 1 (3rd Ed.): Textbook (W/MP3) (English and Chinese Edition), 3rd, Beijing Language and Culture University Press,
- Xun Liu: 0, New Practical Chinese Reader Vol. 1 (3rd Ed.): Workbook (W/MP3) (English and Chinese Edition), 3rd, Beijing Language and Culture University Press,
- Xun Liu: 0, New Practical Chinese Reader vol.1 - Chinese Characters Workbook (English and Chinese Edition), Beijing Language and Culture University Press,
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Other Resources
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