Thai Language 3

Key information
- Status
- Module not running
- Module code
- 155901353
- FHEQ Level
- 6
- Credits
- 30
- Department
- South East Asia Section
Module overview
Prerequisites
Thai language 2
Objectives and learning outcomes of the module
The objectives of the module are to equip students with
- the ability to understand Thai spoken at normal speed and converse on everyday topics with reasonable accuracy and fluency
- the ability to read/translate/summarize/extract information/draw inferences from authentic Thai texts drawn from a range of sources
- the ability to make written translations of passages from English into Thai using correct grammar and spelling
- the ability to write essays in Thai presenting reasoned arguments
At the end of a module, a student should be able to demonstrate
- a knowledge and understanding of Thai grammar at an appropriate level for an advanced learner
- a level of passive and active Thai vocabulary appropriate for an advanced learner
- an ability to understand spoken Thai and engage in discussion and exchange of views on a broad range of topics
- an ability to read, extract information from and translate into English passages of authentic Thai written in a variety of styles and drawn from a wide range of sources
- an ability to translate English to Thai, using correct grammar and spelling
- an ability to write expository essays in Thai on a variety of subjects
Workload
This module is taught over 22 weeks with 3 hours classroom contact per week.
Scope and syllabus
The syllabus provides the materials and learning environment for the student to build upon the skills acquired in Thai 2
Method of assessment
- one three-hour written examination taken in May/June (70%)
- a 20 minute oral examination taken in May/June (20%)
- regular written homework assignments (10%)
- The exact assessment deadline dates are published on the relevant module Moodle/BLE page
Suggested reading
The materials for this module will be supplied by the teachers
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