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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Chinese Language 1 (Beginners)
Module Code	ZH110
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	20
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module aims to introduce students to some of the essential aspects of culture and society of China. Students will be familiarised with a range of everyday situations requiring the use of specified linguistic skills. Students will be guided in the development of a range of language learning strategies and transferable skills, such as independent learning.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify economic, social and cultural similarities and differences between Ireland and China.
2. Demonstrate listening skills by showing understanding of phrases and simple messages in everyday contexts.
3. Extract information from a variety of basic texts.
4. Employ effective communication skills in a range of social situations.
5. Produce short texts, for example personal emails, and write short basic description of events, activities and personal experiences.
6. Translate simple sentences from Chinese into English, and vice versa.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	144	Interactive group sessions
Independent learning time	356	Study of language, reading prescribed texts, and assignment work
Total Workload: 500

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

Reading Skills.
A variety of texts on topics such as family, everyday life, and nature will be read, analysed and discussed in a group setting..

Listening Skills.
A variety of conversations will be listened to, analysed and repeated..

Writing Skills.
Students will write short texts on given topics by using at least 200 Chinese characters..

Oral Skills.
Students will participate actively in interactive classroom sessions, implement new grammatical structures and speak freely on a given subject..

Role Play.
A variety of everyday situations will be acted out and discussed in class..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	75%	Examination Weight	25%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
In Class Test	n/a	25%	n/a
In Class Test	n/a	25%	n/a
In Class Test	Oral Exam	25%	n/a

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

Kai Zhang, Shehui Liu, Xi Chen, Shandan Zuo, Jiawei Shi, Xun Liu: 2004, New Practical Chinese Reader Vol. 1 (Textbook, Workbook, CD), 1st edition, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Beijing,
2010: Oxford Chinese Dictionary: English-Chinese, Chinese-English., Oxford University Press, Oxford.,

Other Resources

None

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