Module: Chinese Language Skills 3

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Chinese Language Skills 3
Module Code	CHN1010 (ITS: ZH376)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10

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

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2. Express ideas clearly both orally and in writing through Chinese using complex grammatical structures and appropriate register.
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7. Extract information from a variety of paper based and online sources.
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12. Demonstrate ability to interact with native speakers in a relatively comfortable and clearly participatory fashion.
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17. Express personal opinions orally and in writing in an appropriate register and style.
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22. Demonstrate an awareness of Chinese culture and significant social, economic and cultural issues and events.
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*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	22	Timetabled sessions
Assignment Completion	22	Listening, speaking, reading, writing
Independent Study	81	Students are expected to dedicate regular time to independent study to support their language learning. This includes preparing new learning content in advance, reviewing and practising language points introduced in synchronous classes, completing homework and coursework tasks and engaging with regular Loop quizzes and practice activities. Students should also review learning resources on the module Loop page, such as notes and videos, and seek clarification from the lecturer when necessary.
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	10281	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Weiming Liu	Module Teacher	Lijie Shao, Mengdi Wang

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
In Class Test	Writing	25%	n/a
In Class Test	Reading	25%	n/a
In Class Test	Listening	25%	n/a
Oral Examination	Oral	25%	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	None
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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Synchronous lectures and tutorials
Students attend synchronous lectures and tutorials that introduce and develop key language points, vocabulary and communicative skills related to the topics covered in the module. Sessions include a range of interactive learning activities such as guided language practice, group discussions, debates, role-play and quizzes. These activities provide opportunities for students to practise listening, speaking, reading and writing in Chinese and to apply their language knowledge in communicative and intercultural contexts.

Independent learning
Students undertake structured and supported independent learning activities. These include preparing new learning content in advance, reviewing language points covered in synchronous classes, completing homework and assignments and engaging with regular Loop quizzes and online exercises. Students also work with learning resources provided on the module Loop page and selected authentic materials related to the topics covered in the module.

Indicative Reading List

Books:

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, 182, 7561932073

Articles:
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Other Resources

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