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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture
Module Code	LC409
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module aims to introduce students to the basic knowledge of Chinese language and culture in such a way as to facilitate intercultural communication in the future when they have contact with Chinese people. It also provides students with the fundamental concepts of Chinese geography, history, language and philosophies of Confucius and Chinese folk customs/traditions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a good understanding of Chinese values, traditional customs and thinking, in order to participate in the cross-cultural communication with the Chinese.
2. Critically review the role of Chinese culture plays in the various forms of Chinese life such as language, literature and core values.
3. Recognize and reproduce the basic vocabulary necessary for daily communication in Chinese.
4. Engage in the classroom discussion on the selected topics and demonstrate research capabilities in such topics.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Seminars	24	Interactive group work
Independent learning	101	Studying language aspects and prescribed reading
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Lectures.
A brief introduction to Chinese art, history, language, religions and traditional folk customs. The foundamental knowledge of Chinese language in daily life..

Audio/Visual Presentations.
A series of audio/visual materials, including films and TV programmes, will be used to demonstrate the use of Chinese language and the core values of Chinese culture..

Seminars.
The seminars will discuss the essental concepts and topics drawn from the lectures, in order to deepen the understanding of Chinese language and culture..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	n/a	50%	As required
Reflective journal	n/a	50%	As required

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Lihua Zhang, Huan Xiong (eds.): 2010, Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture, Zhejiang Education Publishing House, Hangzhou, Zhejiang,
The Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council: 2007, Common Knowledge about Chinese Culture, Higher Education Press, Beijing,
Xia Li, Yuguo Dong: 2008, 50 Topics on Chinese Culture, Foreign Languages Press, Beijing,
Ye Lang, Liangzhi Zhu: 2008, Insights into Chinese Culture, Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, Shanghai,

Other Resources

None

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