Chinese 1: module 1

Learn to speak Chinese, with the emphasis on speaking and listening skills. You will also learn to read and write Chinese characters. Based on chapters 1-8 of Elementary Chinese Readers 1 (revised ed) Sinolingua, Beijing.

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Key course information

Dates
12/01/12 - 22/03/12

Day(s)
Thu

Duration
11 weeks

Time
19:45 - 21:30

Fees
Full fee: £120
Senior fee: £120

Venue
EC - European College

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Course code
LC115

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course will assist you in laying a good foundation of essential modern Mandarin Chinese and enable you to handle some simple social/personal conversations in Chinese by covering the following areas: character writing, pronunciation, Chinese grammar, situational dialogues and Chinese culture.

What topics will we cover?

Elementary Chinese Readers 1 (Revised Edition) by Sinolingua, Beijing, Chapters 1-8
Recognise some Chinese characters, learn the pronunciation system (Pin Yin) and basic Chinese grammar, plus daily conversational topics.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

-Greet people

-Introduce yourself and others, e.g. name, nationality

-Count

-Describe your daily activities

-Talk about your family

-Correctly read Chinese sentences in Pin Yin form

-Learn about 60-80 characters.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Level 1 course - no previous knowledge of Chinese required. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to understand basic spoken and written information in English (e.g. simple instructions, course documents) and be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time etc).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course is based on the communicative approach:

- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of realia, pictures and authentic material
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate

Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do some homework as and when required.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Elementary Chinese Readers 1 (Revised Edition) by Sinolingua, Beijing, (ISBN: 7800521346)
Please try: Grant and Cutler - www.grantandcutler.com (020 7734 2012).

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Tutor's feedback
Coursework
Homework
Students' self-assessment.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Chinese 1 Module 2. Please enrol as soon as possible as places cannot be guaranteed.

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Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2644

languages@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times

During term-time: Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30; Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30;

Non term-time: Tuesday 17.30–18.30 and Thursday 12.30–13.30

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