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CHI-90004 - Module Specification
Language Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2021/22 Last Updated: 16 February 2022

CHI-90004 - Chinese 4
Coordinator: Emily A Ouyang Room: CBB1.006 Tel: +44 1782 7 33288
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Level: Level 4
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733960

Programme/Approved Electives for 2021/22

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Yes

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

Chinese 3 or equivalent



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Description for 2021/22

This module aims to develop the Chinese language skills acquired up to Chinese 4. It will develop students Chinese language communication skills, enabling them to speak, listen, read and write in carrying out simple and routine tasks they are likely to encounter in socialising, living, studying or travelling in China. After successful completion of the module students should be able to carry out simple tasks requiring an exchange of information on familiar topics in reading short, simple texts written in Chinese characters, understanding phrases and vocabularies related to areas of immediate personal relevance, use a series of phrases and sentences to describe their environment in daily routines, weather and seasons and clothes to wear. Ask for and give directions and suggestions to a place. Write a simple passage about Chinese festivals using basic Chinese characters. Recognize and act upon cultural differences encountered in everyday situations and demonstrate knowledge of cultural traditions in Chinese New Year.

Aims
It aims to further develop students' Chinese language skills acquired up to Chinese 3.

Intended Learning Outcomes

find specific, predictable information in everyday material such as advertisements, menus and timetables written mainly in basic scripts: 2
catch the main points in short, clear simple messages and announcements: 1,2
describe in simple terms their background related to work or study: 1,2
recognize and act upon cultural differences encountered in everyday situations and demonstrate knowledge of different socio-linguistic registers: 2
handle short social exchanges: 1

Study hours

20 hours of synchronous and asynchronous class time
100 hours class preparation and revision and private study
22 hours revision for and completion of written exam
8 hours preparation for and attendance at spoken interaction exam

School Rules

Admission to the module must be confirmed through completion of a language level self-assessment form
Students are only permitted to take one Chinese language module per semester.

Description of Module Assessment

1: Oral Exam weighted 50%
Spoken interaction assessment
A 5-6 minute spoken interaction assessment to test speaking (productive) and listening (receptive) skills. Task may include role play, presentation, question and answer, description and similar. If assessments are organised in pairs or groups individual marks will be awarded to each student and the total time allowed will be 5-6 minutes per student.

2: Exam weighted 50%
1 hour reading/writing
Examination testing writing and reading skills and the command of active and passive vocabulary from the topic areas studied.

Please note that for the 2021/22 Academic Year all programmes will be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there will be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 16 February 2022