Module: Chinese Language & Culture 5 (B1.1)

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Chinese Language & Culture 5 (B1.1)
Module Code	CHN1009 (ITS: ZH3005)
Faculty	SALIS	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module is designed for intermediate users of Chinese language (including heritage Chinese speakers). Through authentic materials and cultural exploration, students will be able to enhance their existing Chinese language skills and boost their employability after graduating from university. Topics will be situated in a broad socialized communicative context which covers job interviews, opinion expressions, business trips, etc. All teaching materials will be designed at the B1.1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Learning Outcomes

1. Express ideas, opinions, and arguments effectively in various social and professional contexts, such as job interviews, presentations, and business trips.
2. Produce well-structured and coherent written texts in Chinese, on personal, social and cultural themes with accurate use of Chinese characters and appropriate language registers.
3. Improve listening skills to understand Chinese spoken at a natural pace. Comprehend and analyze authentic texts on various topics.
4. Demonstrate the application of language knowledge by independently and collaboratively completing a variety of language tasks with increasing proficiency and accuracy.
5. Analyse and discuss cultural similarities and differences between Chinese culture and other cultures. Demonstrate evidence of reflective thinking and intercultural awareness on the tasks carried out individually or as part of a working group.
6. Develop proficiency in utilising digital tools and resources for language learning. Equipped with the necessary skills for lifelong learning and enhanced employability.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Seminars	22	Class contact hours
Assignment Completion	25	Completion of prescribed homework and assignments required to monitor the progress of the student.
Independent Study	33	Autonomously learning outside the classroom to foster student's language competence. For example participation in activities in the LanguaCulture Space or the use of adequate online resources that support language learning.
Portfolio Preparation	45	Preparation, creation, design and final submission of the E-Portfolio (Loop-Reflect) in Loop for assessment to show evidence of individual and directed learning.
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	20194	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Mengdi Wang	Module Teacher	Elena Lopez

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Portfolio	Progress based on the completion of learning entries in the Portfolio, that show evidence of independent learning and completion of activities and tasks during the semester.	50%	n/a
Participation	Attendance to at least 50% of seminars	10%	n/a
Performance evaluation	Participation and engagement in the development of a project.	40%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	o,
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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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