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2020　Chinese Conversation: Advanced Course 4

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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.)
Wed7-8(W834)  
Group
-
Course number
LAL.C364
Credits
1
Academic year
2020
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2020/9/18
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

This course is designed for the students who have learnt the Chinese phonological system, basic conversational topics, vocabulary and grammar. Emphasis is placed on listening and speaking, We use the textbook that including　parts of conversation and reading comprehension, it will improve students’ abilities with spoken and written communication in Chinese, at same time, students are given exercise problems that preparing for the Chinese Ability Examination, to get skills for studying abroad in the future.

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, studying abroad

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 Questions and answers Expression of a supposition
Class 2 A request Result complement
Class 3 Persuasion and refuse Expression of request
Class 4 Self-presentation Expression of approval
Class 5 A conversation in a shop a negative sentence　
Class 6 Review Review
Class 7 Free conversation and 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)

Chinese Speaking

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.C231 ： Chinese Conversation: Basic Course 1
  • LAL.C232 ： Chinese Conversation: Basic Course 2
  • LAL.C233 ： Chinese Conversation: Basic Course 3
  • LAL.C234 ： Chinese Conversation: Basic Course 4

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

None required

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