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

Module Title Chinese Language 2 ( Ab Initio)
Module Code ZH121
School SALIS
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Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Qi Zhang
Semester 2: Qi Zhang
Autumn: Qi Zhang
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
This module sets the level A1-A2 from CEFR as its exit level. It aims to build on the competences and skills previously acquired and to introduce students to new features of the language and aspects of the culture. Students will be familiarised with a wider range of everyday situations which go beyond those previously encountered and wich will require the use of additional linguistic skills.

Learning Outcomes
1. Describe past, present and future events.
2. Extract information and translate short passages from Chinese into English.
3. Extract information and translate simple passages from English into Chinese.
4. Write short essays on everyday activities by using at least 350 Chinese characters.
5. Discuss basic issues of relevance to Chinese culture and society.
6. Participate in basic conversations on everyday topics.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture60Interactive group sessions
Independent learning time65Study of language and reading prescribed text and assignment work
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
Reading Skills.
A variety of texts on topics such as family, everyday life, traveling and festivals will be read, analysed and discussed in a group setting..

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

Writing Skills.
Students will write short texts on given topics by using at least 350 new additional 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 social situation will be acted out and discussed in class..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment50% Examination Weight50%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
In Class Testn/a25%Once per semester
Oral examination/interviewn/a25%Once per semester
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), Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Beijing,
Other Resources
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Programme or List of Programmes
IBLCBA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Chinese)
Timetable this semester: Timetable for ZH121
Date of Last Revision13-FEB-12
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