Through a multitude of topics, you will learn to communicate at a sophisticated level in the language. At A level, the emphasis shifts to a much higher level where you are expected to offer opinions, evaluate and comment on key aspects of the country in which the target language is spoken. The vocabulary is accordingly at a more demanding level. Chinese is an enjoyable course which enables students to explore in depth various aspects of the recent history, society, culture and, of course, language of the country. An A level in a Modern Foreign Language is an ideal subject whether you are taking mainly sciences, humanities or arts subjects. As China is developing faster than ever, Chinese has become an increasingly popular subject in the world; many schools, colleges and universities would value the qualification. Any student who has an interest in Chinese culture and language, and who is looking to acquire a skill currently in demand all around the world, would be well advised to take the subject. Also, the huge requirement for native English-speaking teachers in China benefits those who have the ambition to pursue a career in China. Through preparations for the oral examination, students find that their debating and interview skills are greatly enhanced. Linguists are highly regarded by employers for their confidence in communicating ideas and presenting themselves. Learning Chinese is therefore a sensible choice if you are targeting Education, Law, Medicine, and Business Administration amongst many other degree courses.
To be eligible for the MPW University Foundation Programme you must: • Be aged 17+ at the start of the programme* • Entry requirements: Successful completion of local high school (either 11 or 12-year system) with good grades • Meet our English entry requirements • January 2 term programme 5.5 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 5.0 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (42-49), TOEFL iBT (46-59) or Cambridge (162) also accepted. • September 3 term programme 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 4.5 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (36-41), TOEFL iBT (35-45) or Cambridge (154) also accepted.
This will be a continuation of the approach with AS. Grammar will continue to be practised as well as the linguistic structures. Most of the lessons will be conducted in the target language to develop reading and writing skills. Both oral and essay skills will be developed through regular presentations, debates and discussions. The choice of coursework topics/texts will be made by both the tutor and the student. Students will develop a wide range of academic writing skills in terms of learning how to construct ideas, structure their essays, and reference cited works correctly, all of which would equip the student for further education. A Level specification Edexcel 9CN01 Compulsory themes: social issues and trends, political and/or intellectual and/or artistic culture. • Set literature at A level (choice of text or film at AS). All are assessed through a target language essay. • An independent research project at A level will be assessed within the Speaking exam. Unit 1: Listening, reading and translation (9CN0/01) Written examination: 2 hours 40% of the qualification 80 marks This paper draws on vocabulary and structures across all four themes. Themes are based on the society and culture of Chinese-speaking countries. The examination is made up of: Section A: Listening (30 marks) A listening assessment based on a recording, featuring male and female Chinese speakers. Students will respond to comprehension questions based on a variety of contexts and sources. Section B: Reading (30 marks) A reading assessment based on a variety of text types and genres where students will respond to comprehension questions. Section C: Translation into English (20 marks) Paper 2: Written response to works and translation (9CN0/02) Written examination: 2 hours and 40 minutes 30% of the qualification 120 marks This paper requires students to translate a previously unseen passage from English into Chinese. This paper also draws on the study of two discrete Chinese works: either two literary texts or one literary text and one film. Section A: Translation (20 marks) Students translate an unseen passage from English into Chinese. Section B: Written response to works (literary texts) (50 marks) Students must write an extended response on either one or two of the literary texts. Section C: Written response to works (films) (50 marks) Students who answer only one question on a literary text in Section B must write an extended response to one of the films. Paper 3: Speaking (9CN0/03M/03C) Internally conducted and externally assessed. Total assessment time: between 21 and 23 minutes, which includes a single period of 5 minutes of formal preparation time. 30% of the qualification 72 marks Task 1 draws on vocabulary and structures across all four themes. Task 2 is based on independent research selected and carried out by the student. The research may be based on one of the themes or the student’s subject of interest related to the society and culture of the Chinese-speaking world. Students will be assessed on their ability to use a range of languages accurately, communicate and interact effectively, summarise and analyse findings from written sources relating to their research subject, and show knowledge and understanding of the society and culture of the Chinese-speaking world. Task 1 is worth 30 marks Students discuss one Theme from the specification based on a stimulus containing a short statement. Task 2 is worth 42 marks Task 2, Part 1 (independent research presentation) Students present a summary of at least two of the written sources they have used for their research and give a personal response to what they have read. Task 2, Part 2 (discussion on independent research) Students answer questions on their presentation and then have a wider discussion on their research.
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| Address | 16 - 18 Greenfield Crescent, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3AU |
Through a multitude of topics, you will learn to communicate at a sophisticated level in the language. At A level, the emphasis shifts to a much higher level where you are expected to offer opinions, evaluate and comment on key aspects of the country in which the target language is spoken. The vocabulary is accordingly at a more demanding level. Chinese is an enjoyable course which enables students to explore in depth various aspects of the recent history, society, culture and, of course, language of the country. An A level in a Modern Foreign Language is an ideal subject whether you are taking mainly sciences, humanities or arts subjects. As China is developing faster than ever, Chinese has become an increasingly popular subject in the world; many schools, colleges and universities would value the qualification. Any student who has an interest in Chinese culture and language, and who is looking to acquire a skill currently in demand all around the world, would be well advised to take the subject. Also, the huge requirement for native English-speaking teachers in China benefits those who have the ambition to pursue a career in China. Through preparations for the oral examination, students find that their debating and interview skills are greatly enhanced. Linguists are highly regarded by employers for their confidence in communicating ideas and presenting themselves. Learning Chinese is therefore a sensible choice if you are targeting Education, Law, Medicine, and Business Administration amongst many other degree courses.
To be eligible for the MPW University Foundation Programme you must: • Be aged 17+ at the start of the programme* • Entry requirements: Successful completion of local high school (either 11 or 12-year system) with good grades • Meet our English entry requirements • January 2 term programme 5.5 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 5.0 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (42-49), TOEFL iBT (46-59) or Cambridge (162) also accepted. • September 3 term programme 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no less than 4.5 in any single band) – Pearson PTE (36-41), TOEFL iBT (35-45) or Cambridge (154) also accepted.
This will be a continuation of the approach with AS. Grammar will continue to be practised as well as the linguistic structures. Most of the lessons will be conducted in the target language to develop reading and writing skills. Both oral and essay skills will be developed through regular presentations, debates and discussions. The choice of coursework topics/texts will be made by both the tutor and the student. Students will develop a wide range of academic writing skills in terms of learning how to construct ideas, structure their essays, and reference cited works correctly, all of which would equip the student for further education. A Level specification Edexcel 9CN01 Compulsory themes: social issues and trends, political and/or intellectual and/or artistic culture. • Set literature at A level (choice of text or film at AS). All are assessed through a target language essay. • An independent research project at A level will be assessed within the Speaking exam. Unit 1: Listening, reading and translation (9CN0/01) Written examination: 2 hours 40% of the qualification 80 marks This paper draws on vocabulary and structures across all four themes. Themes are based on the society and culture of Chinese-speaking countries. The examination is made up of: Section A: Listening (30 marks) A listening assessment based on a recording, featuring male and female Chinese speakers. Students will respond to comprehension questions based on a variety of contexts and sources. Section B: Reading (30 marks) A reading assessment based on a variety of text types and genres where students will respond to comprehension questions. Section C: Translation into English (20 marks) Paper 2: Written response to works and translation (9CN0/02) Written examination: 2 hours and 40 minutes 30% of the qualification 120 marks This paper requires students to translate a previously unseen passage from English into Chinese. This paper also draws on the study of two discrete Chinese works: either two literary texts or one literary text and one film. Section A: Translation (20 marks) Students translate an unseen passage from English into Chinese. Section B: Written response to works (literary texts) (50 marks) Students must write an extended response on either one or two of the literary texts. Section C: Written response to works (films) (50 marks) Students who answer only one question on a literary text in Section B must write an extended response to one of the films. Paper 3: Speaking (9CN0/03M/03C) Internally conducted and externally assessed. Total assessment time: between 21 and 23 minutes, which includes a single period of 5 minutes of formal preparation time. 30% of the qualification 72 marks Task 1 draws on vocabulary and structures across all four themes. Task 2 is based on independent research selected and carried out by the student. The research may be based on one of the themes or the student’s subject of interest related to the society and culture of the Chinese-speaking world. Students will be assessed on their ability to use a range of languages accurately, communicate and interact effectively, summarise and analyse findings from written sources relating to their research subject, and show knowledge and understanding of the society and culture of the Chinese-speaking world. Task 1 is worth 30 marks Students discuss one Theme from the specification based on a stimulus containing a short statement. Task 2 is worth 42 marks Task 2, Part 1 (independent research presentation) Students present a summary of at least two of the written sources they have used for their research and give a personal response to what they have read. Task 2, Part 2 (discussion on independent research) Students answer questions on their presentation and then have a wider discussion on their research.