Chinese 1 (AS0001)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LLC-1-Chin

The course enables students to acquire fluency in modern spoken (Mandarin) and written Chinese through interative class work, tutorials and language laboratory practice. Throughout the course, language learning is placed in the cultural context of the Chinese speaking world today.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : No previous knowledge of Chiense is required, but SCE or GCE qualifications at Higher Grade or Advanced Level in an ancient or modern language would be an advantage

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Asian Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 6 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Wednesday	11:10	12:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	11:10	12:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : Tutorial & Laboratory Hour to be arranged.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students acquire a solid foundation in the grammar and phonetics of the Chinese language and fundamental skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. A sensitivity to the historical and cultural context of the Chinese speaking world is also encouraged.