Syllabus

Chinese Characters I

Code
GKI27G
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
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, 04 March 2019.
This syllabus is valid from 04 March 2019.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students shall be able to:

  • recognise approximately 300 Chinese characters, Hanzi, used in standardised Chinese, and write about 100 of them
  • analyse the structure of Hanzi
  • use character dictionaries to widen their character vocabulary
  • give an outline of the history of the characters and their development
  • read and understand simple sentences in Chinese.

Course Content

The course comprises five parts that each build on each other. The seminars consist mainly of different exercises working with the characters. Students write the characters by hand and on the computer, and practice reading simple texts that are written with Chinese characters (Hanzi). In addition, students practice using character dictionaries.

Assessment

Continuous assessment of active participation in seminars and written assignments, as well as a final written exam.

Forms of Study

English is used as the language of tuition, with Chinese or Swedish as support languages. Teaching is done in the form of obligatory seminars.

Grades

The Swedish grades U–VG.

To achieve the grade of VG for the whole course, VG is required in at least 6 credits, including module 5.

Reporting of grades:
Module 1: Chinese Characters, part 1 - 1.5 cr
Module 2: Chinese Characters, part 2 - 1.5 cr
Module 3: Chinese Characters, part 3 - 1.5 cr
Module 4: Chinese Characters, part 4 - 1.5 cr
Module 5: Written Examination - 1.5 cr

Prerequisites

  • General entry requirements and English 6. Exemption from Swedish can be given.

Other Information

Replaces KI1020.