Chinese 2 (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

Five step scale

Objective

After the course, the student can speak about their hobbies, leisure time and everyday routines in Chinese, organize meetings and act as a host to Chinese visitors. The student also learns basic vocabulary and phrases typically used when travelling, such as purchasing tickets, hotel reservations and asking for directions. The course emphasises spoken language which is studied with the help of the pinyin system. The course continues the study of characters mainly with the aid of independent study materials and various dictionary applications. The goal is to both recognize and write 100–150 characters as well as review the 100–150 characters learned on Chinese 1. The study of Chinese customs is integrated into the language studies.

Methods of completion

Classroom teaching or blended teaching with online meetings.

Methods of completion

Study methods Participation in teaching, course assignments (such as spoken language and character exercises and the culture essay) and the exam. The study methods on the course include classroom teaching, pair and group exercises and guided independent study. There is a maximum of 48 hours of contact teaching and an additional 60 hours of independent study. The course is fast-paced and learning its contents requires participating in contact teaching as well as methodical independent study. Evaluation criteria The minimum attendance requirement for contact teaching is 50%. The successful completion of the course and participating in the exam require active participation and the completion of course assignments within the specified schedule. The exam is graded numerically 0–5, with the lowest passable score of 65% of the maximum score. The retake exam takes place approximately a month after the final exam. After the retake exam, students can participate in an exam the next time the course is offered. Students must register for the retake exam by sending the teacher an email at least ten days before the exam. Students of the UEF Open University can only participate in the first exam.

Content

The course includes the vocabulary, characters and structures mentioned in the learning outcomes as well as exercises involving relevant communication contexts. Learning the characters will support the teaching of spoken language.

Materials

New Practical Chinese Reader 1, Textbook, 3rd Edition (chapters 3–6) In addition, the teacher distributes material on characters for independent study, other materials and online materials.

Qualifications

Chinese 1 or comparable skills; Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) A1.