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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Chinese Advanced Language 7
Module Code	ZH470
School	SALIS
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module aims to facilitate oral and written language skills in Chinese at a level corresponding to level B2 of Common European Framework as a minimum exit level. The module aims: to consolidate and extend language and other communication skills acquired during the year abroad in China; to help students acquire skills to deal with a broad range of complex language tasks in a wide variety of contexts; and to enable students to use appropriate levels of formality in different social situations, both orally and in written form.

Learning Outcomes

1. Show competence in expressing ideas clearly, precisely and coherently.
2. Use appropriate levels of formality to exchange information with native speakers, both in oral and written forms.
3. Demonstrate competence in extracting information from a variety of sources, including newspaper, journal, broadcast, TV, internet, etc.
4. Produce a solid argument in both oral and written form.
5. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of contemporary Chinese social and economic developments.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	48	Interactive group sessions
Independent learning	77	Study of language, reading prescribed texts, 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.
Students will read texts drawn from Chinese news media, to develop their critical reading abilities, and to support their acquisition of self-sustaining knowledge of Chinese current affairs. Independent reading will be supported, and direction on suitable contemporary texts will be provided..

Writing.
Students will write essays on their specialized areas of interest, drawn from the topics and issues in the reading materials..

Oral and Aural Skills.
Students will practise their oral and aural skills through debate, discussion and role-play in the classroom. Students will learn structures and registers appropriate to different social situations and contexts in both oral and written forms. Students will be exposed to a variety of audio and visual materials and will develop knowledge of current Chinese issues raised in the materials..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

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	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