CN1011 Beginners Chinese Language 1

2025 to 2026 Semester 1

Curricular information may be subject to change

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 7

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Availability restrictions

Priority will be given to first-year students. In the event that the module is over-subscribed, students not in their first year might be required to select an alternative module

Planned timetable

10:00-11:00 Mon

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr C Weber

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr. Yvonne Chi, Dr Caterina Weber

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module provides a grounding in Chinese language and cultural history. Students will learn to speak the language with accurate pronunciation and tones, as well as to recognise and to reproduce in writing around 300 characters and around 600 words. This module is designed for those with little or no background in Chinese.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisites

IN TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST NOT HAVE HIGHER OR A-LEVEL CHINESE OR EQUIVALENT OR BE A NATIVE SPEAKER OF CHINESE.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 60%, Examination = 40%

Re-assessment

Exam = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

1 lecture, 5 language classes (including 1 Chinese writing class) (X 11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

143

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

recognise and reproduce in writing around 300 characters / 600 words
master pronunciation and tones of Modern Standard Chinese
write and understand simple written sentences
be acquainted with cultural history and practices (-7k to 20thC)