Module manager: Dr Lan Yang
Email: l.yang@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
Post-beginners level of Chinese language, equivalent to pass in EAST1020
| EAST1020 | Basic Chinese Language 2 |
This module is approved as a discovery module
**Students may not take this module in the same programme year as EAST2012/EAST2013/EAST2022 or EAST2023** This module is for those who have passed Basic Chinese 1 and 2 or equivalent. It aims to provide a solid foundation in Chinese upper-elementary to intermediate grammar, vocabulary and writing skills. There are 4 contact teaching hours per week, working through the textbook. The module is intensive and is offered in semester one.
To continue Chinese language training, building on Level-one modules (or equivalent foundation skills) so as to provide a solid grounding in Chinese grammar and further development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
To utilise Chinese generally fluently and accurately in all language tasks and in translation between English and Chinese, to use both languages accurately, with correct spelling and grammar.
The skills include upper-elementary to intermediate grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation.
This module will cover intermediate-level grammar, including sentence structure, verb forms; intermediate-level translation and composition exercises, listening and conversation practice.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation Class | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| Lecture | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Tutorial | 30 | 1 | 30 |
| Private study hours | 146 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 54 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
In total 14 hours per week
2 hour preparation for grammar class before the core lecture
1 hour revision for grammar points each lesson after the core
3 hour homework
2 hour listening dictation practice
3 hour presentation preparation
3 hour reading comprehension and
6 hours assessment and 14 hours of exam preparation
1. Through student's homework
2. Through student's presentation
3. Through student's composition work
4. Through student's exam
Giving students feedback each time for their performance, homework and assessment / examination.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 700 word essay | 15 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 15 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) (S1) | 2.0 Hrs Mins | 60 |
| Practical Exam / OSCE | 0.0 Hrs 20 Mins | 25 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 85 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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