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Language Fluency 1a (Chinese)
Language Fluency 1a (Chinese)
Module
National Code
State Code
64759
64759
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 survival level in first
encounter situations, and to read simple texts.
To teach students the basic Chinese grammatical
structures necessary to perform the tasks stipulated
throughout this unit.
To introduce students to the basic principles of
spelling and pronunciation in Chinese.
in writing, in Chinese on a survival level in first
encounter situations, and to read simple texts.
To teach students the basic Chinese grammatical
structures necessary to perform the tasks stipulated
throughout this unit.
To introduce students to the basic principles of
spelling and pronunciation in Chinese.
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
Assessment is based on the listed objectives. Oral
examinations should be taped. Students must achieve
at least 50% of EACH of the three
assessment components.
40% Aural/Oral Examination (10-15 min), internally
assessed
40% Written Examination (1 hour), internally assessed
20% Lecturer's continuous assessment based on listed
objectives as performed in class.
Alternatively, the objectives may be assessed
continuously.
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%
Short, personal conversation between teacher and
student. (20%)
Short, simple role-play based on the listed tasks,
or information-gap exercise. (10%)
Several short aural comprehension passages based on
the listed tasks. (10%)
Written Examination 40%
Transfer of details from a short, descriptive
passage to a form/plan/diagram. (10%)
Writing of a shopping list/timetable, menu/price-
list for a given situation. (10%)
Extract information from simple (if possible,
authentic) documents, such as passports, forms,
menus, maps, timetables, notices,
advertisements. (10%)
Write a short description from information given on
pictures, plans, diagrams, maps. (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 based on the listed objectives. Oral
examinations should be taped. Students must achieve
at least 50% of EACH of the three
assessment components.
40% Aural/Oral Examination (10-15 min), internally
assessed
40% Written Examination (1 hour), internally assessed
20% Lecturer's continuous assessment based on listed
objectives as performed in class.
Alternatively, the objectives may be assessed
continuously.
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%
Short, personal conversation between teacher and
student. (20%)
Short, simple role-play based on the listed tasks,
or information-gap exercise. (10%)
Several short aural comprehension passages based on
the listed tasks. (10%)
Written Examination 40%
Transfer of details from a short, descriptive
passage to a form/plan/diagram. (10%)
Writing of a shopping list/timetable, menu/price-
list for a given situation. (10%)
Extract information from simple (if possible,
authentic) documents, such as passports, forms,
menus, maps, timetables, notices,
advertisements. (10%)
Write a short description from information given on
pictures, plans, diagrams, maps. (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 | |
| 9024 | 5979 | Diploma of Sales And Marketing | Accredited course |
| 9619 | Social Science Applied Language Studies | Accredited course |