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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 8
Module Code	ZH480
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 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 aims to facilitate oral and written language skills in Chinese at a level corresponding to level B2 of Common European Framework. The module aims to consolidate proficiency in spoken and written Chinese in order to enable students to function through Chinese at a high level in professional, business and social situations. Students will be able to recognise and respond appropriately to linguistic nuances in a range of realistic business and social situations. The module will increase the depth and practical value of students’ knowledge of Chinese culture and society and the Chinese economy.

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise and respond to linguistic nuances in a variety of different social situations.
2. Display competence in writing Chinese for specific purposes.
3. Demonstrate competence in reading various kinds of authentic texts (literary, etc.) on a wide range issues.
4. Communicate with a high degree of fluency and accuracy in discussion and debate covering a considerable range of contexts.
5. Write complex Chinese texts on a variety of themes.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Independent learning time	77	Study of language, reading prescribed texts, and assignment work
Total Workload: 77

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 be introduced to advanced reading materials, such as literary texts in Chinese, 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 demonstrate competence in writing essays on their specialized areas of interest..

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 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	20%	n/a
In Class Test	Oral exam	20%	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