Module: Chinese Language & Culture 6 (B1.2)

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Chinese Language & Culture 6 (B1.2)
Module Code	CHN1017 (ITS: ZH3006)
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 social topics such as traveling, extracurricular activities, exercise, and career development etc. All teaching materials in this module are designed at the B1.2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).

Learning Outcomes

1. Scan texts in order to locate and gather the desired information on familiar subjects from different written materials and websites.
2. Communicate orally and in an intelligible manner, on familiar topics related to his/her interests, being able to enter unprepared into conversations to exchange, check and confirm information pertinent to e.g.everyday life, university life, interests, travel etc.
3. Produce cohesive texts (creative, factual etc) in Chinese on personal, social and cultural themes using a wide range of grammar structures.
4. Comprehend and analyze authentic Chinese texts of moderate complexity with greater understanding.
5. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness in communication and interactions within Chinese-speaking contexts
6. Continue to develop proficiency in utilizing 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	No Description
Independent Study	33	Autonomous learning outside the classroom, aiming to foster students' language and cultural competence. For example, participation in the activities organised in the LanguaCulture Space.
Assignment Completion	25	Completion of prescribed homework and assignments required to monitor the progress of the student.
Portfolio Preparation	45	Preparation, creation, and final submission of the language portfolio.
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	11927	Part of Term	Semester 1
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	PASS/FAIL	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Elena Lopez	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Participation	Attendance of at least 50% of seminars	10%	n/a
Performance evaluation	Participation and engagement in the development of a project.	40%	n/a
Portfolio	Progress is based on the completion of a language portfolio to show evidence of independent learning and successful achievement of the learning outcomes.	50%	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

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