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Modiwl LZC-2040:
Chinese Language Skills

Ffeithiau’r Modiwl

Rhedir gan School of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics

40 Credyd neu 20 Credyd ECTS

Semester 1 a 2

Trefnydd: Dr Shasha Wang

Amcanion cyffredinol

  1. To consolidate the essential structures of Chinese and develop both vocabulary and range of language structures.

  2. To further develop active and passive language skills, including comprehension skills in listening, productive skills in speaking, reading and writing.

  3. To deepen students’ understanding and appreciation of the customs, culture and society of China and develop students’ awareness of the general social and cultural background of Chinese, and to familiarise students with lexis relevant to their forthcoming residence abroad.

Cynnwys cwrs

Building on the foundation of the first year modules of Chinese for Beginners, this module includes classes on written language skills, listening comprehension and translation in/from English and oral communication skills. It will further develop proficiency and fluency in Chinese. Written language skills will focus on different types of writing, including exposition, argument and letter. Listening comprehension classes will draw from contemporary authentic materials. Oral skills will develop fluency that will prepare students for their semester or year abroad in China.

Meini Prawf

trothwy

40-49%: A limited knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and a limited ability to translate and paraphrase the prescribed range of texts. Basic oral and aural competence.

da

50-69%: A good knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and a good ability to translate and paraphrase the prescribed range of texts. Good oral and aural competence.

ardderchog

70+%: An excellent knowledge of vocabulary and grammar and an excellent ability to translate and paraphrase the prescribed range of texts. Excellent oral and aural competence.

Canlyniad dysgu

    1. have extended the knowledge of Chinese as learned in Year 1 and substantially increased the vocabulary both in spoken and written forms;
    1. be familiar with features of Chinese sentences and use them correctly in a range of different contexts, and develop relevant oral, aural and written skills;
    1. be able to produce coherent paragraphs using a good range of vocabulary and grammatical construction, and translate more complex sentences and short texts from English into Chinese and vice versa;
    1. be able to read Chinese texts of a reasonable length;
    1. be able to conduct dialogues on a wider range of sophisticated topics.
    1. To familiarise students with lexis relevant to their forthcoming residence abroad, and other sociocultural contexts.

    Students on this module will be working towards achieving B2/C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Dulliau asesu

Math Enw Disgrifiad Pwysau
PRAWF DEALLTWRIAETH Listening comprehension 10
PRAWF DOSBARTH Translate from Chinese into English 10
PRAWF DOSBARTH Translate from English into Chinese 10
Written assignment, including essay Written Assignment 10
GWAITH CWRS Written homework 10
ARHOLIAD Oral Exam 25
ARHOLIAD 2 hour written exam 25

Strategaeth addysgu a dysgu

Oriau
Private study

reading time, preparing and taking assessments.

 314
Lecture

1 hour x grammar per week for 11 weeks per semester 1 hour x writing skills per week for 11 weeks per semester 1 hour x conversation skills per week for 11 weeks per semester

 66
Tutorial

1 hour tutorial (conversational+ HSK +Q&A) per week for 10 weeks/semester

 20

Sgiliau Trosglwyddadwy

  • Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
  • Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
  • Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
  • Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
  • Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
  • Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
  • Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
  • Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
  • Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach

Sgiliau pwnc penodol

  • Learning to learn - students will learn to reflect upon, modify and improve their learning strategies
  • Information technology - students will develop the ability to use computing and IT skills in order to find, store, interpret and present information, to produce a range of electronic documents and to use software confidently
  • Effective communication - students will develop the ability to communicate effectively, appropriately and confidently, in a range of contexts, to different audience types, and making use of a range of supporting materials
  • Working effectively with others - students will develop the ability to work well with others as part of a group or a team
  • Awareness of and appreciation for linguistic and cultural differences - students will develop an awareness of and an appreciation for the range and nature of linguistic and cultural diversity.
  • Understanding of the nature of bi/multilingualism - students will demonstrate familiarity with phenomena and findings relating to the nature of bilingual and multilingual individuals and communities.
  • The ability to use the target language creatively and precisely in short written assignments in the target language. (Benchmark statement 5.14)
  • The ability to translate short passages into and out of the target language. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)
  • Engaging with, interpreting and critically evaluating short and longer contemporary texts (short stories, films, novels) in the target language (Benchmark statement 5. 8, and 5.9)
  • Effective oral communication and presentation skills (including delivery and argument development, discussion and defence) in the target language through individual and/or group discussions. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)
  • The ability to use the target language creatively and precisely in oral assignments, showing familiarity with a range of topics and registers in formal and informal situations. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)
  • Develop aural comprehension skills in the target language, supported by a wide range of appropriate materials in different media. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)
  • The ability to read, understand and summarise written texts in the target language. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)
  • The ability to use the target language creatively and precisely in more substantial written assignments in the target language. (Benchmark statement 5.14)
  • The ability to translate more substantial passages into and out of the target language. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)
  • Engaging with, interpreting and critically evaluating short and longer contemporary texts (short stories, films, novels) in the target language (Benchmark statement 5. 8, and 5.9)
  • Enhanced oral communication and presentation skills (including delivery and argument development, discussion and defence) in the target language through individual and/or group discussions. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)
  • The ability to use the target language creatively and precisely in oral assignments, showing ease with a wider range of topics and registers in formal and informal situations. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)
  • Further develop aural comprehension skills in the target language, supported by a wide range of appropriate materials in different media. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)
  • The ability to read, understand and summarise more complex written texts in the target language. (Benchmark statement 5.3, 5.4)

Adnoddau

Goblygiadau o ran adnoddau ar gyfer myfyrwyr

Students will need to purchase the core textbook (with the CD). The core textbook is likely to cost about £15-£20. Copies of the above books will be ordered for the university library.

Rhestrau Darllen Bangor (Talis)

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/lzc-2040.html

Rhestr ddarllen

Core textbook: Chinese in Steps Student Book 2 & 3 (textbook + CD)

Suggested Reading: Conversational Chinese 301 - Yuhua Kang Siping Lai 2005 New practical Chinese reader - Xun Liu 2015 Han yu 900 ju Everyday Chinese : authentic language for real-life communication 2006 Colloquial Chinese 2 : the next step in language learning - Qian Kan 1960- 2015 The contemporary chinese dictionary : Chinese-English edition - Zhongguo she hui ke xue yuan. Yu yan yan jiu suo. Ci dian bian ji shi. 2002
A learner's Chinese dictionary : illustrations of the usages - Chuanping Liu; Xianjun Pan 2005 A practical Chinese grammar for foreigners - Dejin Li Meizhen Cheng; Dehou Jin 2011 A key to Chinese speech and writing - Joël Bellassen Pengpeng Zhang; Christian Artuso 1997 Experiencing Chinese. Experiencing culture in China - Xiaoyu Zeng; Zhaojun Guo 2006 Practicing HSK grammar - Jing Zhang Donglian Lü; Juan Xu 2008 Official examination papers of HSK - China. Guojia han ban / Kongzi xueyuan zongbu. 2012 Exercise book for writing Chinese characters - Shiping Da; Wanzhong Da 2006 Contemporary Chinese - Jerry Schmidt; Zhongwei Wu 1970-; Wei Xu 2003

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