Overview
This unit provides an introduction to spoken and written modern standard Chinese to students with no prior knowledge of Mandarin. An overview of the important sentence structures of modern standard Chinese is begun with equal emphasis on the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will also be … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-BLENDED
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Jonathan Benney
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Jonathan Benney
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
read around 250 Chinese characters and identify important associated radicals;
2.
write around 250 Chinese characters in simple composition;
3.
use oral/aural skills necessary for communication in a small number of everyday practical situations (approximates to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages A1);
4.
use the pinyin Romanisation system;
5.
explain some key elements of Chinese culture and customs as they relate to daily life.
Teaching approach
Simulation or virtual practice
Active learning
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Quizzes
2 - Presentation
3 - Oral test/assessment
4 - In class test
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Seminars
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources