Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completing the course, you will:

- be able to introduce yourself briefly and say something about your family, language(s) and nationality
- recognise and understand some Chinese culture
- know the basics of pronunciation and intonation as well as some basic grammar and structures of Chinese
- distinguish about 150 characters

Credits: 3

Schedule: 15.01.2021 - 09.04.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Jinhua Cheng

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sari Annala

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Starting level 0, target level A1.1

Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

English and Chinese

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    - Sounds and the pinyin system
    - Basic vocabulary for everyday life and work
    - Talking about yourself and your family
    - Languages and nationalities
    - Receiving guests
    - Numbers and measurement words
    - Customs related to different communicative situations
    - How to write Chinese characters

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    - Lectures 36 h, active participation (10%) (Passing the course requires 75% attendance in class.)
    - Group work and written assignments (40%)
    - Presentation and oral exam (20 %)
    - Written exam (30 %)

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Contact hours 36 hrs; independent work, a presentation, oral exam and preparation for written exam 45 hrs

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    吃了吗 Chi le ma ? (Kiinan peruskurssi / a course in basic Chinese)

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    Finn Lectura

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The course is intended for beginners.