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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

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Module Title
Module Code (ITS)
Faculty School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Weiming Liu
Semester 2: Weiming Liu
Autumn: Weiming Liu
Module TeachersWeiming Liu
Lijie Shao
Xue Li
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite Not Available
Co-requisite Not Available
Compatibles Not Available
Incompatibles Not Available
None
Description

The purpose of this module is to help students develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Chinese through diverse topics. It also helps students to develop further understanding of Chinese culture and society in a global context. In addition to the enhancement of their subject knowledge, students are also encouraged to further enhance their independent and interdependent learning skills.

Learning Outcomes

1. Express ideas clearly both orally and in writing through Chinese using complex grammatical structures and appropriate register.
2. Extract information from a variety of paper based and online sources.
3. Demonstrate ability to interact with native speakers in a relatively comfortable and clearly participatory fashion.
4. Express personal opinions orally and in writing in an appropriate register and style.
5. Demonstrate an awareness of Chinese culture and significant social, economic and cultural issues and events.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture42On site synchronous sessions
Independent Study50-Review of lecture/tutorial topics and textbook, including additional topic-related research beyond
Directed learning30-Preparation for interactive class activities such as quiz, mini (drama) play, (group or individual) presentations and group work in general
Directed learning70-Completion of workbook exercises and additional practice proposed by the lecture
Independent Study8-Interaction with formative feedback, in class or online -Individual consultation with the lecturer
Assignment Completion5CA 1 Listening and Reading quiz -Interaction with learning resources and feedback on individual CA assignments -CA preparation and completion
Assignment Completion5CA 2 Writing Composition (400 characters) -Interaction with learning resources and feedback on individual CA assignments -CA preparation and completion
Assignment Completion15CA 3 Term individual multimodal/oral project -Interaction with learning resources and feedback on individual CA assignments -CA preparation and completion
Assignment Completion5CA 4 Listening and Reading quiz -Interaction with learning resources and feedback on individual CA assignments -CA preparation and completion
Assignment Completion5CA 5 Writing Composition (500 characters) -Interaction with learning resources and feedback on individual CA assignments -CA preparation and completion
Assignment Completion15CA 6 Year individual multimodal/oral 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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Interactive and engaging topics
The teaching and learning will centre around topics and themes presented in the master textbook with the inclusion of multimodal resources beyond, which are closely related to the topics. Topics are highly engaging as it involves a comparison of Chinese and Irish/European contexts with a focus on cultural and societal aspects.

Interactive on site synchronous lectures and tutorials
Students will attend lectures and tutorials and engage in a variety of learning activities such as quizzes, multimedia presentations, group discussions, debating and role-play, etc.

Independent learning
Students will engage in structured and supported independent learning activities such as interaction with learning resources, assignment completion and feedback. Students will enhance their receptive (listening and reading) and productive (writing and speaking) skills through either atomistic or holistic assignments and projects.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Loop QuizCA 1 Listening and Reading quiz5%Once per semester
AssignmentCA 2 Writing Composition (400 characters)20%Once per semester
PresentationCA 3 Term individual multimodal/oral project Peer grading and commenting involved20%Once per semester
Loop QuizCA 4 Listening and Reading quiz15%Once per semester
AssignmentCA 5 Writing Composition (500 characters)20%Once per semester
PresentationCA 6 Year individual multimodal/oral project Peer grading and commenting involved20%Once per semester
Indicative Reading List

  • Xun Liu: 0, New Practical Chinese Reader Vol. 3 (2nd Ed.): Textbook (W/MP3) (English and Chinese Edition), 7561932553
  • Xun Liu: 2010, New Practical Chinese Reader Vol. 3 (2nd Ed.): Workbook (W/MP3) (English and Chinese Edition), Beijing University Press, 7561932073
Other Resources

None

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