| Course title | Chinese 5 |
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| Course code | ASH/CIN5 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Seminary |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | 3 |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 4 |
| Language of instruction | Czech, English, Chinese |
| Status of course | Compulsory, Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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| Course content |
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Textbook: Li, D. -D. & Liu, I. (2019) Reading Into A New China 1. Boston, USA: Cheng & Tsui Company, Inc.1
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Learning outcomes |
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This is an obligatory course for graduate students of the first semester. Students will learn how to use written language in Chinese of the formal style, such as news articles and commentaries. Texts of various topics are introduced to enable students to read and to discuss the topics with related vocabulary and patterns. Drills, discussion, and oral tasks utilizing multimedia are used to enhance speaking and reading ability. Students also need to write an essay of at least 500 characters every week to enhance writing skills and to practice vocabulary and patterns. A written quiz will be held after one lesson is finished, and the student is also required to pass a written exam and an oral presentation at the end of the semester. Course is taught both by Czech lecturers and Chinese language native speakers. Apart from group classes, students also need to participate in individual tutorials with native speakers, focused on intensive language practice. The course materials is Reading Into a New China (2019), which follows Integrated Chinese 1-4 textbooks used in first two years. First five chapters include topics: 1. 2. 13 3. 4. 5.
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| Prerequisites |
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Students are expected to have Chinese language knowledge adequate to Integrated Chinese 1-4.
ASH/CIN4 |
| Assessment methods and criteria |
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unspecified
Requirements on student: 1. Preview the vocabulary, text, and patterns. Insufficient preparation would be considered as an absence. 2. Oral participation in class: drills, discussion, oral tasks with multimedia, mid-term presentation etc. 3. Homework includes the weekly essay, and preparation for the oral activities in class. 4. Weekly essay of at least 500 characters using the vocabulary and patterns of the lesson. The essay must be handwritten and handed to the instructor by the deadline. The individual tutor will correct the essay and discuss the critical mistakes and content with the student during the individual tutorial class. 5. Late homework will not be accepted. 6. Please bring the text to the class. (PDF files or hard copies) 7. Attendance - 2 unexcused absences of both the group classes and individual tutorials are allowed (2 for group classes and 2 for individual tutorials), special cases require notice in advance or discussion with the instructor. Evaluation: (1) Classroom Performance (30%) (2) Quiz (5%) (3) Homework: weekly essay (10%) (4) Midterm oral presentation (15%) (5) Final Written Exam (The exam score must over 80 to take the oral exam) (15%) (6) Final Oral Exam (15%) (7) Individual tutorial (10%) |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | 3 | Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter |