Module Details

Module Code: CHIN B7003
Full Title: Chinese 3
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Colette Henry
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 Appreciate speech intonations patters and tone changes within daily settings
MLO2 Identify basic information in small talk, introductions or phone conversation
MLO3 Read simple textual materials related to daily and school life and identify the main information
MLO4 Write short email /notice in Chinese on the familiar subjects
MLO5 Compare the culture difference between China and Ireland in relation to food or art.
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).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Chinese for general purpose
Asking for recommendation; Comparing objects; Expressing uncertainty; Giving instructions; Giving reasons; Making suggestions & arrangements
Grammar
Comparative structure:比, 跟……一样, 越来……越, 更, 最 Common modal verbs and prepositions Emphasising time and location of past events Nouns of locality: 上, 下, 里, 外, 前, 后, 左, 右 Particle “着” indicates continuous aspect of an action or state Sentences with “被,把” Sentences with “正在/在……呢” to indicate the present participle Sentences with “有” to indicate possession or ownership or existence (在)
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 2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
focus on the use of Chinese language, grammar and vocabulary
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 30 Pass Mark 12
Timing S1 Week 8 Learning Outcome 2,4,5
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 2,5
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 2,5
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), Beijing Language University and Culture Press, p.130, [ISBN: 9787561937266].
  • Liu Xun. (2010), New Practical Chinese Reader, textbook 2《新实用汉语课本》, Beijing Language University and Culture Press, Beijing, [ISBN: 9787561911297].
  • Liu Xun. (2010), New Practical Chinese Reade, workbook 2, Beijing Language University and Culture Press, Beijing, [ISBN: 9787561911457].
  • Li Xiaoqi. (2004), Boya Chinese-Semi-Intermediate Speed-Up 1, Beijing University Press, Beijing, p.243, [ISBN: 7301075308].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources