Overview

Provided it meets with the approval of the relevant members of staff in Modern Languages, the chosen subject for the dissertation or the presentation may concern any aspect of Chinese life, literature, history or culture. The chosen subject area should not be something that is already a specific component of the syllabus. The dissertation or presentation will be in the target language.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -40-49%: Satisfactory comprehension of the chosen topic; limited display of independent research skills and limited knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.

-good -50-69%: Solid comprehension of the chosen topic; adequate display of independent research skills and good knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.

-excellent -70+%: Detailed comprehension of the chosen topic; extensive display of independent research skills and excellent knowledge of vocabulary and grammar.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the ability to gather information and condense it in a clear and coherent argument in the target language, orally or in writing.

• Display a high degree of competency in Chinese language and grammar.

• Display familiarity with citation and referencing techniques (including compiling a bibliography).

• Display solid evidence of original analytical thinking.

• Display the ability to conduct research independently and show initiative in problem solving.