Objectives
The Chinese course is for those who wish to discover the Chinese language, culture and civilisation and/or who want to prepare for a stay in China (semester 8, internship, 3rd year or double degree). There are 4 weekly hours over 3 years. The course aims at developing oral skills, oral comprehension, written expression and at discovering the various feature of Chinese culture. Students may prepare for the HSK (Chinese-language proficiency test).
Keywords
Pinyin, Chinese characters, business Chinese, cultural immersion, interaction, international mobility
Programme
First year :
- A1-A2 (beginners) : acquiring basic skills to understand and be understood (pronunciation of Pinyin, basic vocabulary, grammar, main linguistic structures, most common Chinese characters). Preparing for HSK level 1.
- B1-B2 (non beginners) : expanding language skills (in everyday and professional situations), oral and written comprehension, oral expression, note-taking, summaries... Preparing for HSK level 2 or 3.
Learning Outcomes
- Master Pinyin.
- Developing oral expression.
- Developing oral comprehension.
- Developing written expression and learning about culture.
Assesment
Final mark = 100% know-how Know-how = 50% final exam + 50% continuous course work assessment.