2020 Chinese Conversation: Basic Course 3

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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(H102)  
Group
-
Course number
LAL.C233
Credits
1
Academic year
2020
Offered quarter
3Q
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 It is cold in winter in Beijing, isn't it? Review of adjective
Class 2 Who are you writing to? Review of preposition
Class 3 Is your home far from school? Review of particles and adverbs
Class 4 Review Review
Class 5 Can you swim? Practice of optative verbs
Class 6 Do you want to go and see a movie? Review of auxiliary verb
Class 7 Review and summary, test. Review

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.)

No prerequisites

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