Module Details

Module Code: CHIN B7001
Full Title: Chinese 1
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Ping Cao
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Identify the sounds and tones of Mandarin in PINYIN system.
MLO2 Conduct basic conversation on simple topics
MLO3 Write 50 Simplified Chinese characters with correct stokes.
MLO4 Memorise simple social etiquette and custom in Chinese culture
MLO5 Discuss the differences between Chinese and Irish culture
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Module Indicative Content
Chinese for general purpose
Chinese PINYIN phonetic system; Asking about names and nationalities; Counting numbers; Chinese radicals and Chinese character; Describing families and hobbies; Expressing thanks; Greeting/saying goodbye; Talking about time/week
Grammar
GRAMMA FOCUS Basic sentence order Counting numbers (1-10,000) Interrogatives with “ma(吗),ne(呢)” Questions with interrogative pronouns Special questions: 什么(人, 时候), 多少,几,哪儿 Sentence order & adj. predicate Sentence with “shi(是)” Sentence with “you (有) ” Sentences with a verbal predicate Verb negative form with “bu(不)”
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 5 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
focus on Chinese language use
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 30 Pass Mark 12
Timing S1 Week 8 Learning Outcome 3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
a cultural project
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 20 Pass Mark 8
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 1,2,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Listening test
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 20 Pass Mark 8
Timing S1 Week 11 Learning Outcome 1,2,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
speaking test
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact In class contact Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact Reading as directed by the lecturer Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jiang, liping. (2014), Standard Course HSK 1, Beijing Language Culture University Press 北京语言大学出版社, p.129, [ISBN: 9787561937099].
  • Liu Xun. (2010), New Practical Chinese Reader 1(新实用汉语课本), 2nd Revised edition. Beijing Language Culture University Press, Beijing, p.282, [ISBN: -10: 7561926235].
  • zhang, lihua & Xiong huan. (2010), Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture (中国语言文化入门), Zhejiang Education Press, zhejiang,China, [ISBN: 978-7-5338-8754-4].
  • Liu, Yuehua et al. (2009), Integrated Chinese.(中文听说读写) textbook. Level 1, part 1. Simplified character edition, Third edition. Boston..
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