LN814
Mandarin: Level Five (Current Issues)
This information is for the 2020/21 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Hua Xiang 601B Pethick-Lawrence House
Dr Lijing Shi 601H Pethick-Lawrence House
Pre-requisites
Students must have completed Mandarin: Level 5 (Fast-track) (LN808) or equivalent.
Course content
This course aims to develop students' linguistic skills at an advanced level with a clear focus on current issues. The students will be given opportunities to learn the key vocabulary of global events as well as current affairs. The topics include e-Commerce, wealth inequality, gender discrimination, migrant workers, environment protection, political movement and so on.
The course is communicative and interactive. The students are required to read authentic materials in the target language and learn to discuss, summarise and debate about current issues in China as well as the rest of the world.
Teaching
16 hours of classes in the MT. 22 hours of classes in the LT. 2 hours of classes in the ST.
Formative coursework
Students will be expected to produce 1 project in the LT.
Indicative reading
Authentic and purposely made study pack will be provided.
Assessment
Continuous assessment (70%) in the MT and LT.
Oral examination (30%) in the LT.
Important information in response to COVID-19
Please note that during 2020/21 academic year some variation to teaching and learning activities may be required to respond to changes in public health advice and/or to account for the situation of students in attendance on campus and those studying online during the early part of the academic year. For assessment, this may involve changes to mode of delivery and/or the format or weighting of assessments. Changes will only be made if required and students will be notified about any changes to teaching or assessment plans at the earliest opportunity.
Key facts
Department: Language Centre
Total students 2019/20: Unavailable
Average class size 2019/20: 10
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Specialist skills
