By participating in task-based seminars, interactive writing exercises, and collaborative projects, you will develop the necessary language skills to communicate clearly in Mandarin Chinese at an intermediate level. As you expand your Mandarin Chinese vocabulary, you will apply it across various contexts and utilising a variety of media, enhancing your capacity to express ideas with increasing flexibility. This process will be bolstered by vocabulary-building activities and immersive conversations with peers on key concepts related to familiar topics (e.g. university, work, leisure). Your learning will be supported by guided readings, discussions, and comprehension exercises that encourage critical thinking. In role-playing scenarios and group discussions, you will express your opinions and exchange information on everyday subjects, further developing and showcasing your communication skills at the intermediate level. At the same time, you will cultivate a critical understanding of the cultures and lifestyles in Chinese-speaking countries, enriching your knowledge and cultural sensitivity through research projects, cultural presentations, and exposure to authentic materials.
Seminar: 32 hours
Spring
• Written: 500–word equivalent Research Project Report contributes 40% to the final grade.
• Practical Language Skills: 45-minute Listening, speaking and reading assessment contributes 60% to the final grade.
Reassessment Method:
Single instrument
900-word equivalent Practical Skills assessment, 100%.
The University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices.
The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages: https://kent.rl.talis.com/index.html
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Read and write in Mandarin Chinese at the intermediate level, demonstrating an understanding of texts and an ability to communicate clearly using various formats.
2. Select and apply an expanded Mandarin Chinese vocabulary at the intermediate level, applying it in various contexts to express ideas with increasing flexibility.
3. Demonstrate comprehension of key ideas in standard Mandarin Chinese texts on familiar topics related to university, work, and leisure, using a variety of structures appropriate to the intermediate level.
4. Express opinions and exchange information confidently in Mandarin Chinese on familiar or routine subjects using a variety of media, reflecting the communication skills expected at the intermediate level.
5. Develop a critical understanding of the cultures and ways of life in Chinese-speaking countries, contextualising this knowledge within areas of study and personal interests.
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