Course: Chinese 2

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Course title Chinese 2
Course code ASH/CIN2
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory, Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Juan Liang-Ting, M.A.
  • Zahradníková Michaela, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Jandová chen Yixuan, M.A.
  • Šamajová Kateřina, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Cabišová Petra, Mgr.
  • Švarcová Tereza, Mgr.
  • Sun Shao-Hui, M.A.
Course content
Course focuses on complex Chinese language instruction. Second semester covers Integrated Chinese 2 (4th edition), lessons 11-20, both textbook and workbook. Audio recordings are available for download at textbook https://www.cheng-tsui.com/node/5667 workbook https://www.cheng-tsui.com/node/5668

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Attendace - 7 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 7 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course is designed as intensive language course with daily classes. It focuses on practical language of communication, including all five language skills: reading, listening, speaking, writing, and cultural awareness. During the second semester, students further extend their communication skills with new daily conversation topics, new grammar patterns, and more Chinese characters. The course is taught by both Czech lecturers and Chinese native speakers. Weekly individual lectures with native speakers focusing on intensive language practice are part of the course requirements. Course covers the scope of Integrated Chinese 2 (4th ed.) with following conversational topics: Lesson 11: Weather Lesson 12: Dining Lesson 13: Asking Directions Lesson 14: Birthday Party Lesson 15: Seeing a Doctor Lesson 16: Dating Lesson 17: Renting an Apartment Lesson 18: Sports Lesson 19: Travel Lesson 20: At the Airport Succesful completion of Chinese 2 is necessary to sign up for following Chinese 3.
The aim of the course is to further extend conversational knowledge of Chinese as well as the knowledge of Chinese characters and grammar.
Prerequisites
The course is designed for first year students of Chinese language and requires Chinese language skills within the scope of Chinese 1.
ASH/CIN1

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Written exam, Student performance

The course is designed as an intensive language training with daily classes, which by its nature requires daily practice and preparation. Weekly tests as well as frequent grammatical and character exercises are designed to help students master the language gradually. Final exam includes both written and spoken part: 1. test on language skills - focuses on grammar, vocabulary and Chinese characters. Minimal score requirement depends on individual student´s work during the semester (weekly quizzes, attendance). 2. spoken exam - dialogue on topics covered during the semester, test the ability to make a sentence, understand questions, reply Student must past both parts to obtain credits.
Recommended literature
  • Yuehua Liu, Tao-chung Yao, Nyan-Ping Bi, Liangyan Ge, Yaohua Shi. (2017). Integrated Chinese Volume 2 Textbook (4th edition).
  • Yuehua Liu, Tao-chung Yao, Nyan-Ping Bi, Yaohua Shi, Liangyan Ge. (2017). Integrated Chinese Volume 2 Workbook (4th edition).


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -