Mandarin Chinese Advanced One

Module title	Mandarin Chinese Advanced One
Module code	FLM3430
Academic year	2024/5
Credits	30
Module staff	Dr Yan Wen-Thornton (Convenor)

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks	11	11

Number students taking module (anticipated)	10

Module description

Mandarin Chinese Advanced One is intended for those who have successfully completed FLM 2330 Mandarin Chinese Intermediate Two or who have a level broadly of A level (Grade A*-B) or equivalent. The module develops all four core language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as advanced grammatical structures of Chinese, in a communicative context. The module is taught as far as possible in Chinese.

Mandarin Chinese Advanced One can be taken towards achieving ‘with advanced proficiency in Chinese”, see http://humanities.exeter.ac.uk/flc/undergraduate/proficiency/

Module aims - intentions of the module

The module is appropriate for those who have an A-level (Grade A-B) in the foreign language or equivalent or B1 of the Common European Framework for languages - CEFR. The module develops all four core language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as advanced grammatical structures of the target language. This course is between solid B1 - B2 (Exit level) - Independent User of the Common European Framework for languages, and aims to:

Review and consolidate the advanced structures and simplified form characters of the target language, developing both vocabulary and range of language structures thus equipping you with the linguistic tools to enable you to communicate effectively in everyday and academic situations
Further develop and embed active and passive language skills, including comprehension skills in listening and reading, with particular emphasis placed on the skills necessary for effective oral and written communication in the target language at an advanced level
Build on knowledge of the sociocultural aspects of the regions/countries in which the languages are spoken and to continue to develop transferable skills necessary for studying and/or working abroad

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

1. Demonstrate competence in the use of advanced grammatical structures of the target language
2. Read and comprehend a wide range of demanding, longer written and aural texts on both concrete and abstract topics in the target language, including articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes and viewpoints
3. Communicate fluently and spontaneously, both orally and in writing, and use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes and produce clear, well -structured written text on complex subjects, expressing points of view at some length

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

4. Demonstrate increased autonomy in language learning, with reduced direction from the teacher
5. Use available learning aids in a variety of media, including an advanced reference grammar and specialist dictionary, to consolidate your learning

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

6. Give clear detailed descriptions and presentations on a wide range of subjects related to their field of interest, expanding and supporting ideas with subsidiary points and examples
7. Make progress through developing skills of self-study and application and develop an awareness of and sensitivity to a foreign culture

Syllabus plan

The module provides a systematic approach to acquiring essential grammar structures in a communicative context and in accordance with the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Whilst the content may vary from year to year, it is envisioned that it will cover some or all of the following topics:

Grammar / topics:

modal words
formal and informal passive voices
tenses
conjunctions
compound sentences and various clauses
four different ways of comparisons
VP/SP following verb de expressing a comment or description
various meanings of the sentence structure and construction
sentences expressing appearance or disappearance of a person/thing
rhetorical questions

Main Topics:

Common knowledge about China
China today
China's great ancient inventions
Travel in China
Scenic spots and historic sites in China
Chinese media
China's recent reform and changes
Foreign students in China
London Confucius College
Urban and rural life in China
Transport and environment
Chinese Literature: the four great novels

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
66	234	0

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled learning and teaching	66	Language classes
Guided independent study	234	Consolidate class work by learning vocabulary and structures, and by reading, watching or listening to material in Chinese. Prepare exercises and activities for class, write short assignments and generally begin to acquire a repertoire of effective language learning strategies. Learning activities are supported by various media, including audio, video / DVD, and, where appropriate, computer software.

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
4 formative tasks covering some or all of the following areas: grammar, writing, listening, reading, speaking.	Variable	1-7	Written and oral

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
50	25	25

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Portfolio	50	As described on the ELE page	1-7	Written and oral
Written Exam	25	1.5 hours	1-5,7	Written and oral
Oral Exam	25	10-12 minutes	1-5,7	Written and oral
	0
	0
	0

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
Portfolio	Portfolio	1-7	Referral/deferral period
Written Exam	Written Exam	1-5,7	Referral/deferral period
Oral Exam	Oral Exam	1,3,6,7	Referral/deferral period

Re-assessment notes

Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.

Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.

You will only be required to retake any failed assessments. Marks for any passed assessments will be carried forward. If you have failed any assessments but managed to pass the module overall, you will not be allowed to retake the failed assessments.

Indicative learning resources - Basic reading

Course books:

New Practical Chinese Reader, Vol. 4 (2nd Ed.): Textbook (with MP3 CD) (English and Chinese Edition) by Liu Xun (2011)
New Practical Chinese Reader, Vol. 4 (2nd Ed): Workbook (with MP3 CD) (English and Chinese Edition) by Liu Xun (2011)

Recommended materials:

Dictionary: Collins Oxford English/Chinese and Chinese/.English dictionary

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

ELE: https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/search.php?search=FLM3430

Key words search

Chinese, Mandarin, advanced

Credit value	30
Module ECTS	15
Module pre-requisites	Completion of FLM2330 or equivalent
Module co-requisites	None
NQF level (module)	6
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	01/02/2018
Last revision date	29/07/2020