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2020　Chinese Conversation: Basic Course 1

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Academic unit or major
Second foreign language courses
Instructor(s)
Chen Yan 
Class Format
Exercise    (ZOOM)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Wed5-6(2ラボ, , Language Lab ２)  
Group
-
Course number
LAL.C231
Credits
1
Academic year
2020
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2020/9/18
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

In this course, students will learn the Chinese phonological system, basic conversational topics, vocabulary and grammar. Emphasis is placed on listening and speaking, We use the textbook that show various scenes of everyday life, it will develop students’ abilities to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form, shot and rhythmical conversation will be easy for students to remember. Under the guidance of native instructor, learners will be able to communicate in Chinese more appropriately and correctly.

Student learning outcomes

At the end of this course, students will have increased their knowledge about Chinese　phonological system, basic conversational topics of everyday life, will be able to introduce himself, and to have a positive attitude towards Chinese language learning, have gained confidence in using Chinese.

Keywords

correct pronunciation, basic conversational ability, face-to-face lesson

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

At the beginning of each class, the instructor will explain the essential points of the class,　including the key words, phrases and grammar. The instructor also corrects students 's pronunciation, has students to do exercise problems. We use the textbook that show　Chinese culture and everyday life of ordinary people, the course will develop students’ abilities with spoken and written communication in Chinese, also expands what students know about modern society of China.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Lesson of pronunciation 1 Practice of simple vowel
Class 2 Lesson of pronunciation 2 Practice of diphthong, Practice of consonant
Class 3 Review of pronunciation, greeting Practice of greeting
Class 4 Dialogue1, introduce to each other. Practice of self-introduction
Class 5 Dialogue 2, This is a textbook Practice of to be verb
Class 6 Dialogue 3, talk about schedule Practice of verb
Class 7 Review and short test

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

New Concept Chinese

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None required

Assessment criteria and methods

Students will be assessed on their attendance and activities in class.

Related courses

  • LAL.C361 ： Chinese Conversation: Advanced Course 1
  • LAL.C362 ： Chinese Conversation: Advanced Course 2
  • LAL.C363 ： Chinese Conversation: Advanced Course 3
  • LAL.C364 ： Chinese Conversation: Advanced Course 4

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None required

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