EAST2181 Cantonese for native Chinese Speakers 1
10 Credits Class Size: 30
Module manager: Dr David Pattinson
Email: d.pattinson@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running
2009/10
Pre-requisite qualifications
Fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese
Mutually Exclusive
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
Learn to speak Cantonese! This module is designed for native Chinese speakers who want to learn how to communicate in oral Cantonese. It covers the pronunciation, tones, grammatical structure and vocabulary of Cantonese. Classes include conversation, role-play, and learning from audiotapes. You will be able to conduct conversations in Cantonese at the end of the course. For further details see <A HREF="http://www.smlc.leeds.ac.uk/eas/eas_content/undergraduate/electives.asp">Department of East Asian Studies website</A>
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be:
- familiar with the Cantonese pronunciation and tones
- able to understand everyday language in Cantonese
- aware of the fundamental differences between Cantonese and Mandarin syntax and vocabulary
- able to conduct a conversation in Cantonese on a range of situational topics for everyday life.
Syllabus
This module is designed for native Chinese speakers who want to learn how to communicate in oral Cantonese. It covers pronunciation, tones, vocabulary and grammatical structures. Role-play, audio / visual tapes and conversations are used to develop oral and aural skills in functional language for everyday situations.
Teaching Methods
| Delivery type |
Number |
Length hours |
Student hours |
| Language Class |
10 |
2 |
20 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment |
2 |
1 |
2 |
| Private study hours |
78 |
| Total Contact hours |
22 |
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) |
100 |
Private study
10 x 2 hours preparation for classes (20 hours)
10 x 2 hours revision after classes (20 hours)
11 x 2 hours in langauge centre listening to audio tapes and watching suitable audio-visual materials (22 hours)
2 x 3 hours preparation for aural tests (6 hours)
10 hours preparation for end of semester exam
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
2 aural tests (non-assessed)
aural and oral class participation
Exams
| Exam type |
Exam duration |
% of formal assessment |
| Practical Exam / OSCE |
1.0 Hrs 0 Mins |
40 |
| Practical Exam / OSCE |
0.0 Hrs 15 Mins |
60 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) |
100 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading List
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 7/7/2010
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