LEAP Chinese 1 (A1)

ULCH51010 LEAP Chinese 1 (A1) 20 Full year Undergraduate Level 1 Ablimit Elterish Unit coordinator Minjie Xing Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 This course is for absolute beginners. It is designed for those who wish to attain a basic understanding of Mandarin Chinese language covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. It aims to introduce students to the basics of language structure and the basics of Chinese grammar. Students will also acquire limited vocabulary to be able to read simple texts and conduct basic everyday conversation in key areas of everyday communication in a Mandarin-speaking country. Students will learn ‘Pinyin’ (p¿n y¿n), the phonetic system of the Chinese language which will also be used in assessment. Students will also be introduced to simplified Chinese characters. The course provides students with a solid foundation for further language learning. This course is for absolute beginners. It is designed for those who wish to attain a basic understanding of Mandarin Chinese language covering four skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. It aims to introduce students to the basics of language structure and the basics of Chinese grammar. Students will also acquire limited vocabulary to be able to read simple texts and conduct basic everyday conversation in key areas of everyday communication in a Mandarin-speaking country. Students will learn ‘Pinyin’ (p¿n y¿n), the phonetic system of the Chinese language which will also be used in assessment. Students will also be introduced to simplified Chinese characters. The course provides students with a solid foundation for further language learning. FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, INCLUDING 'HOW TO APPLY', SEE <a href="https://www.languagecentre.manchester.ac.uk/learn-a-language/courses-for-all/">https://www.languagecentre.manchester.ac.uk/learn-a-language/courses-for-all/</a> Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:<ul> <li>Handle some of the basic grammatical structures of Chinese;</li> <li>understand and read some familiar and daily expressions used in common everyday situations and write simple messages;</li> <li>communicate orally at a basic level in a limited number of common everyday situations;</li> <li>have some understanding and knowledge of ways of Chinese life and culture.</li></ul>By the end of the course, students should be able to perform at Level A1 of the Common European Framework. Pair and team work, focussed listening, informal presentations, language awareness, cultural appreciation. One three-hour seminar per week, delivered through blended learning which integrates on campus and on-line instruction as necessary. This will also include online digital learning available via Blackboard and supplemented by extra online resources to aid students in their independent learning.  0 Other 100% Four pieces of assessed work as follows:<ul> <li>Semester one: Week 12- Written Exam 30% </li> <li>Semester two: Week 11- Listening 10% & Written Exam 30%; week 12 - Oral Exam 30%</li></ul> Feedback will include a combination of:<ul> <li> Informal ongoing oral and written feedback resulting from homework and class based learning activities;</li> <li> Formal written feedback will be given following every assessment.</li></ul>  <ul> <li>Pre-requisite: None.</li> <li>Co-requisite: Open to students not following Honours courses in Chinese. Not open to Mandarin or Cantonese Chinese speakers. If you are studying a Modern Languages Degree, either single or joint honours, please refer to the course unit selection guidance, which includes information about eligibility for LEAP units, on your programme structure.</li></ul> Y New Practical Chinese Reader Vol 1- Liu Xun. Textbook ISBN: 978-7-5619-2623-9; Workbook ISBN: 978-7-5619-2622-2  Seminars 69 0 131