Syllabus

Chinese in Speech and Writing Part 1 - Undergraduate Level

Code
KI1003
Points
7.5 ECTS-credits
Level
First Cycle Level 1
School
School of Language, Literatures and Learning
Subject field
Chinese (KIA)
Group of Subjects
Chinese
Disciplinary Domain
Humanities, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Chinese1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G1N
Approved
Approved by the Faculty School of Language, Literatures and Learning, 15 March 2007.
This syllabus is valid from 01 July 2007.
Revised
Revised, 01 March 2016.
Revision is valid from 01 March 2016.
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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • express themselves actively at the basic level
  • handle simple grammatical structures
  • read and write about 200-300 characters
  • use the Pinyin Romanization system
  • pronounce the Chinese language sounds and identify how these differ from English/Swedish
  • use a Pinyin Chinese-English dictionary.

Course Content

The course consists of two parts, oral skills 4 ECTS-credits and written skills 3.5 ECTS-credits. Students practice listening to and speaking Chinese as well as recognizing and writing characters. They also work with phonological aspects of Chinese.

Assessment

Grades are based on class performance as well as a written exam.

Forms of Study

English is used as a support language in lectures and seminars.

Grades

The Swedish grades U–VG.

For VG on the whole at least 4 ECTS-credits VG are needed.

Prerequisites

  • General entry requirements and English 6. No knowledge of Swedish is required

Other Information

This course may be a module of Chinese I.

Revised
2010-12-30 (literature change)
2013-11-04 (main field added)
2016-03-01 (literature list removed)