CN2011 Intermediate Chinese Language 1

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

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 8

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Planned timetable

09:00-10:00 Wed

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

Module coordinator

Dr Y Chi

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Module Staff

Dr Caterina Weber, Dr Yvonne Chi

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Module description

Students will continue to acquire Chinese characters (around 900 characters and 2,000 words) while studying more complex texts and enhancing their reading, writing, and spoken language skills. The lectures in this module focus on the creation of China as a nation-state, in which all the country's citizens were called upon to invest in a common cultural, social and political vision, and which is a recent and still ongoing process.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS CN1021

Assessment pattern

Exam = 60%, Coursework = 40%

Re-assessment

Exam = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

5 practical classes (X 11 weeks), 1 Lecture (X 11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

66

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

Guided independent study hours

154

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • By the end of the module, students will be able to understand normal speed basic dialogues and monologues on some socio-cultural and everyday life topics
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to express themselves in short sentences with some idiomatic phrases. Their speech will be approaching natural speed.
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to recognize and use 900 characters or around 2,000 words and read short passages
  • By the end of the module, students will be able to compose simple prose on everyday and socio-cultural issues
  • By the end of the module, students will have acquired a deeper knowledge and understanding of Chinese culture and society