University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Priority will be given to first-year students. In the event that the module is over-subscribed, students not in their first year might be required to select an alternative module.

Planned timetable: 10:00-11:00 Mon

This module takes further the initial grounding in Chinese language and cultural history acquired in CN1001. Students will learn to converse simply, as well as to recognise and to reproduce in writing a further 300 or so characters, thus expanding their vocabulary to 600 characters and around 1000 words.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass CN1011

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 lecture, 5 language classes (including 1 Chinese writing class) (X 11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 66

Guided independent study hours: 143

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Exam = 60%, Coursework = 40%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 60%
Practical examinations : %
Coursework: 40%

Re-assessment: Exam = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr C Weber
Module teaching staff: Prof Gregory Lee, Dr Caterina Weber, Dr Yvonne Chi, Dr Pamela Hunt, Ms Sophia Cheng
Module coordinator email cw277@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• By the end of the module, students will be able to recognise and reproduce in writing around 600 characters / 1000 or so words
• By the end of the module, students will be able to hold a simple conversation in correctly articulated Modern Standard Chinese
• By the end of the module, students will be able to read, write and comment on short texts
• By the end of the module, students will be able to be acquainted with the politics and practice of modern Chinese culture