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 in Chinese

- Have mastered about 300 Chinese characters at the A2-B2 level and around 600 Chinese words at the HSK 3–6 level - Understand short passages on culture, education, the economy and society
- Have learnt about 40 new points of grammar
- Know about 15 HSK-5 idioms
- Be able to take part in conversations related to HSK (at the intermediate to advanced level)
- Have enhanced HSK 3–6 listening-comprehension skills
- Be able to write texts for the HSK 3–6 level tests
- Be able to pass the HSK test at level 3, 4, 5 or 6 (the student decides the level)

Credits: 3

Schedule: 17.03.2021 - 28.04.2021

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

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jinhua Cheng

Contact information for the course (valid 23.02.2021-21.12.2112):

Our training covers both HSK 3-6 and HSKK spoken tests. 

HSK is a written test. HSK stands for Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, literally “Chinese Proficiency Test”. It tests your listening, reading, and writing skills. When you pass HSK, you’ll get an HSK certificate.

HSKK is a spoken test. HSKK stands for Hanyu Shuiping Kouyu Kaoshi, literally “Chinese Proficiency Spoken Test”. It tests predominantly your speaking skills. When you pass HSKK, you’ll get an HSKK certificate.

Updated course time 上课时间:  

2021年 3月17日 - 4月28日  

               All students should participate in 17.3 and 7.4. 

          • 周一 (HSK 3-4) 15.00-17.00  place  R001/Online
          • 周三 (HSK 5-6) 15.00-17.00  place  R001/Online

课程特点:  HSK 3-6 + HSKK  汉语水平考试 + 汉语水平口语考试


CEFR level (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):

Starting level A2-B1, Target level B1-C1

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

Chinese

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    This is a tailor-made course. We divide the course into two groups (HSK 3-4 and HSK 5-6), and each group will have training at their own level.

    - Mastering your own level HSK characters
    - Studying sample tests
    - Writing exercises for the tests
    - HSK 3–6 grammar
    - Speaking activities

  • Applies in this implementation:

    This is a self-study tailor-made Zoom course. We divide the participants into two groups (HSK 3-4 and HSK 5-6), and each group will have training at their own level. 

    欢迎同时参加两个小组。

    Group 1: HSK 3-4 intermediate level        6 compulsory Zoom lessons17.3,22.3,  29.3,  7.4, 19.4, 26.4 
    Group 2: HSK 5-6 advanced level6 compulsory Zoom lessons   17.3,24.3, 31.3,  7.4,  21.4, 28.4




Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    - Lectures 24 h, active participation (10%)
    - Written assignments (40%)
    - Group work and performance in classroom activities (50%)

  • Applies in this implementation:

    评估标准 Course completion methods:

    • active participation 10% ( absence of 1 time allowed)
    • group work + course activities 40%
    • self-study + assignments 50%
    Grading Scale: 0-5

Workload
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    Contact hours: 24 hrs. Independent work (active participation, written assignments, group work): 57 hrs

DETAILS

Study Material
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    • HSK 3-6 sample tests
    • Other reading, grammar and vocabulary materials provided by teacher

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    The starting level is A2. If you are uncertain about your CEFR level, contact the teacher before signing up. Students will have completed at least Chinese 3 or have a vocabulary of at least 600 characters and a certain amount of grammar.