introduction to intermediate 2 courses in cantonese and mandarin 8 may 2008 balmoral hotel edinburgh
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Introduction to Intermediate 2 Courses in Cantonese and Mandarin
Introduction to Intermediate 2 Courses in Cantonese and Mandarin
8 May 2008Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
Overview of the National CourseOverview of the National Course
A Course Award (A/B/C/D) is made on the
basis of successful completion of both:
Unit Assessments (internal assessment conducted and marked by teacher/lecturer)
AND Course Assessment (the final external exam)
Introduction to Chinese Languages National Courses:
Qualifications Framework
National Course SCQF
Advanced Higher 7
Higher 6
Intermediate 2 5
Intermediate 1 4
Access 3 3
Introduction to Intermediate 2 : UnitsIntroduction to Intermediate 2 : Units
Two Units are assessed at this level:
Mandatory Language Unit (80 hours)
AND
Optional Unit :- Extended Reading and Viewing*- Personal Communication*- Language in Work*
*Candidates choose one of these three (40 hours)
Internal AssessmentInternal Assessment
Mandatory Language Unit (80 hours):
Speaking, Listening and Reading assessed
Optional Unit (40 hours):
Writing assessed
Internal Assessment: National Assessment Bank (NAB)Internal Assessment: National Assessment Bank (NAB)
NAB assessment items will be available for the Language Unit and the Optional Units
The NABs indicate the standard of assessments required at this level
NABs can be downloaded by SQA Co-ordinators from the secure area of SQA’s website
Speaking AssessmentSpeaking Assessment Speaking assessed by the centre
Stimulus activities included in NABs
This Speaking Assessment also forms the speaking requirement of the external examination (dual purpose)
The assessment includes:— Prepared presentation (1-2 minutes) — Follow-up discussion (4-5 minutes)
Assessment results are subject to verification by SQA
External ExaminationExternal Examination
Four passages — three of 75-120 characters and one longer of 350-450 characters. Questions in English — glossary
1 hour 10 minutes. 30% of the whole examination
Dictionary: Yes
Additional Information: Answer in English
Reading
External AssessmentExternal Assessment
Three items of approximately 60 seconds duration. Questions in English
30 mins approximately. 20% of the whole examination
Dictionary: No
Additional Information: Each item heard twice. Answers in English
Listening
External AssessmentExternal Assessment
Letter of application for job in a Chinese-speaking country Task is predictable but candidate needs to apply for the job ad. in
the exam
Candidates must include specified details
Exam length: 40 minutes
Candidates can use a dictionary
20% of the whole examination
Writing
Workshop ActivitiesWorkshop Activities
Activity 1 — Familiarisation with Units
Activity 2 — Specimen Question Paper
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