241302

Chinese 3B

Provides students with advanced level proficiency in Putonghua (Mandarin), building on skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Advanced level structures, vocabulary and characters extend and refine linguistic capabilities through oral and written exercises, and students will acquire greater comprehension and communication skills to deal confidently and accurately with various situations.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

241302

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

300-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Chinese

Course planning information

Course notes

Suitable for heritage learners of Chinese with a knowledge of 750 (approx.) characters. Not suitable for native speakers. The latter should consult with the Programme Co-ordinator and/or HOS.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first
241301 or appraisal required

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

Restrictions

Similar content
241341, 241342, 169341, 169342

You cannot enrol in this course if you have passed (or are enrolled in) any of the course(s) above as these courses have similar content or content at a higher level.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 200-level before enrolling in 300-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Demonstrate skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing and the ability to utilise grammar and vocabulary to advanced level proficiency.
  • 2 Demonstrate the acquisition of a further 205 core vocabulary items as well as 20 functional, notional and structural expressions.
  • 3 Demonstrate the ability to discuss a variety of everyday topics in both written and oral formats to an advanced level.
  • 4 Demonstrate the ability at the advanced level to think critically about Chinese culture in relation to their own and other relevant cultures.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Test 1 2 20%
Test 1 2 3 20%
Test 1 2 3 5%
Test 1 2 3 5%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 10%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 10%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 30%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

There are no set texts for this course.