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Language Fluency 2a (Chinese)
Language Fluency 2a (Chinese)
Module
National Code
State Code
64761
64761
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/02/1994
Field of Education
091515 - Eastern Asian Languages
Nominal Hours
68
Description
To enable students to communicate, both orally and
in writing, in Chinese on a simple level in a
variety of practical, everyday situations, building
upon the skills developed in previous units.
To teach students the Chinese grammatical structures
necessary to perform the tasks described in this
syllabus.
in writing, in Chinese on a simple level in a
variety of practical, everyday situations, building
upon the skills developed in previous units.
To teach students the Chinese grammatical structures
necessary to perform the tasks described in this
syllabus.
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
Assessment is to be based on the listed tasks. Oral
examinations should be taped. The student must
achieve at least 50% of EACH of the three
assessment components.
40% Aural/Oral Examination (15 min), internally
assessed
40% Written Examination (2 hours), internally assessed
20% Lecturer's assessment based on the listed tasks
as performed by the student in class.
Criteria for Assessment
Successful communication is the focus of all
assessment. In assessing the communicative skills of the student, the
following criteria (subject to language-specific needs) may assist in
determining the level of student performances:
- Appropriateness of responses
- Pronunciation/intonation/tones
- Language structure (i.e. syntax, word-order)
- Fluency (ease of use, hesitations, repetitions)
Internal Examination Requirements
Aural/Oral Examination 40%
Series of role-playing tasks combining some of the
listed interactions. (15%)
Simple, extended conversation, including personal
likes/dislikes/opinions of the student on clothes,
sports, food, furniture, etc. (15%)
Simple sequence of directions to be followed by the
student, e.g. locate buildings on a map, train
connections on a timetable, etc.
(10%)
Written Examination 40%
Several short comprehension passages related to the
listed tasks.
(15%)
Short personal letter or short continuous prose passage (min 100 words) on a
choice of topics related to the listed tasks, e.g. description of lost
property, report of a theft, etc. (15%)
Writing of short instructions related to Topic
5. (10%)
General Criteria for Assigning Grades
A = shows mastery of the language areas and skills
specified in the syllabus. Makes only a few
errors.
B = shows some mastery of the language areas and skills specified in the
syllabus. Errors pose no real interference. C = shows the ability to
communicate within the specified areas. Errors are frequent but do not affect
overall communication. Often requires help. Understands most questions. F =
Frequency of errors hinders effective communication. Does not understand
questions. G = Does not understand questions, cannot respond.
NOTE: The Mandarin dialect of Chinese is studied.
Assessment is to be based on the listed tasks. Oral
examinations should be taped. The student must
achieve at least 50% of EACH of the three
assessment components.
40% Aural/Oral Examination (15 min), internally
assessed
40% Written Examination (2 hours), internally assessed
20% Lecturer's assessment based on the listed tasks
as performed by the student in class.
Criteria for Assessment
Successful communication is the focus of all
assessment. In assessing the communicative skills of the student, the
following criteria (subject to language-specific needs) may assist in
determining the level of student performances:
- Appropriateness of responses
- Pronunciation/intonation/tones
- Language structure (i.e. syntax, word-order)
- Fluency (ease of use, hesitations, repetitions)
Internal Examination Requirements
Aural/Oral Examination 40%
Series of role-playing tasks combining some of the
listed interactions. (15%)
Simple, extended conversation, including personal
likes/dislikes/opinions of the student on clothes,
sports, food, furniture, etc. (15%)
Simple sequence of directions to be followed by the
student, e.g. locate buildings on a map, train
connections on a timetable, etc.
(10%)
Written Examination 40%
Several short comprehension passages related to the
listed tasks.
(15%)
Short personal letter or short continuous prose passage (min 100 words) on a
choice of topics related to the listed tasks, e.g. description of lost
property, report of a theft, etc. (15%)
Writing of short instructions related to Topic
5. (10%)
General Criteria for Assigning Grades
A = shows mastery of the language areas and skills
specified in the syllabus. Makes only a few
errors.
B = shows some mastery of the language areas and skills specified in the
syllabus. Errors pose no real interference. C = shows the ability to
communicate within the specified areas. Errors are frequent but do not affect
overall communication. Often requires help. Understands most questions. F =
Frequency of errors hinders effective communication. Does not understand
questions. G = Does not understand questions, cannot respond.
NOTE: The Mandarin dialect of Chinese is studied.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6743 | Applied Language Studies (Chinese) | Accredited course | |
| 9619 | Social Science Applied Language Studies | Accredited course |