LN814
Mandarin: Level Five (Current Issues)
This information is for the 2023/24 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 AT. 22 hours of classes in the WT. 2 hours of classes in the ST.
Formative coursework
Students will be expected to produce 1 project in the WT.
Indicative reading
Authentic and purposely made study pack will be provided.
Assessment
Continuous assessment (70%) in the AT and WT.
Oral examination (30%) in the WT.
Key facts
Department: Language Centre
Total students 2022/23: 7
Average class size 2022/23: 7
Course selection videos
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Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Specialist skills