Кто читает:: Департамент стратегического и международного менеджмента

Статус:: Курс по выбору

Когда читается:: 2-й курс, 1-4 модуль

Abstract

This 2-year course is created for students with no prior experience in the language. We will start the course by introducing pronunciation, reading, typing, and writing. Great emphasis will be placed upon standard pronunciation, listening comprehension, and everyday “survival” language. Through a wide range of learning activities such as daily dictation, oral and written tests, recalling of conversation, story-telling, dialogue construction, presentations, the course focuses students towards improving their pronunciation and tones; learning new grammar patterns; and applying the grammar and vocabulary learned. Various supplementary listening materials will be used from the beginning of this course to give students an authentic, practical way to learn correct pronunciation and reinforce class lessons. Additionally, the course will integrate Chinese culture into language learning to enhance the understanding of cultural influence on the language. The course aims at providing well-balanced development of the four language skills—reading, writing, speaking, and listening in the Chinese language, while also providing students with a deeper understanding of China and its culture

Learning Objectives

The goals of the discipline “Basic course of the Chinese language” (1 year of study) are to acquire knowledge and competencies in the field of the Chinese language, which include: knowledge of basic grammar; skills in reading basic Chinese texts.

Expected Learning Outcomes

After learning this sequence, students shoud be able to demonstrate: - an improved vocabulary and pronunciation related to the topic “ Students’ life”; - ability to write correctly new characters; - ability to use grammatical constructions correctly.
After learning this sequence, students shoud be able to demonstrate: - an improved vocabulary and pronunciation related to the topic “Countries and nationalities”; - ability to write correctly new characters; - ability to use grammatical constructions correctly.
After learning this sequence, students shoud be able to demonstrate: - an improved vocabulary and pronunciation related to the topic “Everyday objects”; - ability to write correctly new characters; - ability to use grammatical constructions correctly.
After learning this sequence, students shoud be able to demonstrate: - an improved vocabulary and pronunciation related to the topic “Family”; - ability to write correctly new characters; - ability to use grammatical constructions correctly.
After learning this sequence, students shoud be able to demonstrate: - an improved vocabulary and pronunciation related to the topic “Greetings”; - ability to write correctly new characters; - ability to use grammatical constructions correctly.
After learning this sequence, students shoud be able to demonstrate: - an improved vocabulary and pronunciation related to the topic “Study”; - ability to write correctly new characters; - ability to use grammatical constructions correctly.
After learning this sequence, students will: 1)understand the sound system of Mandarin Chinese (pinyin and tones) 2) master about 150 basic Chinese radicals and write them in the correct stroke orders.

Course Contents

Introduction: Chinese Pronunciation-Pinyin System, Tones, Useful Expressions Learn 214 radicals and how to write them
Greetings
Everyday objects
Countries and nationalities
Family
Study
Students’ life
Shopping and Currency exchange
Talking about day, date, month and year.
Birthday сelebration
Hobby and Future plans
Asking about directions
School routine
Sports
Visiting the doctor
Renting an apartment
Beijing and Shanghai
Seasons and Weather
Visiting an Exhibition
Consulting a doctor. Traditional chinese medicine
Travelling on vacation
Going to the bookshop
Attending a Chinese wedding
Chinese New Year: Customs & Traditions
Travelling by plane
Visiting Peking opera
Going on a mountain climbing trip
Ordering food in restaurant
Planning vacation
Go to the police when you are in trouble
Chinese lucky numbers

Assessment Elements

Work in the class
Homework
Final Exam

Interim Assessment

2024/2025 2nd module
0.5 * Homework + 0.5 * Work in the class
2024/2025 4th module
0.5 * Homework + 0.5 * Work in the class
2025/2026 2nd module
0.5 * Homework + 0.5 * Work in the class
2025/2026 4th module
0.4 * Final Exam + 0.3 * Homework + 0.3 * Work in the class

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

McNaughton, W., & Fan, J. (2013). Reading and Writing Chinese : Third Edition, HSK All Levels (2,633 Chinese Characters and 5,000+ Compounds) (Vol. Third edition). Tokyo: Tuttle Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1568742
William McNaughton. (2015). Reading & Writing Chinese Simplified Character Edition : (HSK Levels 1 - 4). North Clarendon, UNITED STATES: Tuttle Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1568914

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Sam Brier, & Xia Lu. (2014). Chinese Phrase A Day Practice Volume 1 : Includes Downloadable CD. [N.p.]: Tuttle Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1568040

Authors

Volchenko-Toporkova Valeriia KONSTANTINOVNA

Бакалаврская программа «Международный бизнес»

Контакты

Chinese Language Basic Course

Course Syllabus