Chinese Advanced II
| Duration | 12 weekly meetings | |
|---|---|---|
| Tutor | Tutor to be confirmed | |
| Course code | CHI26A5675A | |
| Fee | £259 | |
| Concessionary fee | £207 (find out about eligibility and funding options) | |
| Location | John Percival Building |
This module completes the Advanced stage and uses New HSK Course 4B (HSK 3.0), covering Lessons 16–20.
Students will further develop their ability to communicate across a wide range of situations, understand extended spoken and written texts, and express opinions clearly and effectively.
On successful completion of the module a student will be able to:
- communicate confidently in a wide range of situations;
- understand extended spoken and written texts;
- express opinions clearly and effectively;
- use Mandarin Chinese more independently and accurately.
- demonstrate knowledge of approximately 2,000 Chinese words, meeting the requirements of the New HSK Level 4 examination.
Learning and teaching
This course is for learners who have completed Chinese Advanced I or equivalent study.
Teaching emphasises fluency, accuracy, discussion, presentation, and extended communicative practice.
Coursework and assessment
Type of assessment | % Contribution | Title | Duration | Approx. date of Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Attendance, homework, and classroom performance | 70% | Continuous Assessment | Throughout the course | Weekly |
Oral Examination | 15% | Final Speaking Test | 10–15 minutes | End of course |
Written Examination | 15% | Final Written Test | 1 hour | End of course |
Reading suggestions
Please don't purchase any textbooks until you have had correspondence from the tutor regarding the first class.
Materials will be provided through Learning Central. Students will also use the relevant course textbook and supplementary online resources.
- New HSK Course 4B (HSK 3.0)
- New HSK Course 4B Workbook (HSK 3.0)
- Learning Central course materials
- Supplementary worksheets
Library and computing facilities
As a student on this course you are entitled to join and use the University’s library and computing facilities. Find out more about using these facilities.
Accessibility
Our aim is access for all. We aim to provide a confidential advice and support service for any student with a long term medical condition, disability or specific learning difficulty. We are able to offer one-to-one advice about disability, pre-enrolment visits, liaison with tutors and co-ordinating lecturers, material in alternative formats, arrangements for accessible courses, assessment arrangements, loan equipment and dyslexia screening.
