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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
ASIE0007-2  Introduction to Chinese language

Duration :  30h Th
Number of credits :  
Master in Population and Development studies, Research Focus, 1st year6
Master in Population and Development Studies, Professional Focus in Contemporary China , 1st year6
Master in Population and Development Studies, Professional Focus in Contemporary China , 2nd year6
Master in Population and Development Studies, Professional Focus in North-South Cooperation , 1st year6
Lecturer :  Eric Florence
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
All year long
Course contents :  
Schedule: Mondays from 10.00 am to 12.00
Room: A2, 4/17 (Place Cockeril)
Class starts on 24 September 2012
Informations: Eric.Florence@ulg.ac.be




This course combines a theoretical approach to the basic structures of modern Chinese with a focus on the practical dimensions of communication.
The textbook used is Méthode de chinois (Premier niveau), Isabelle Rabut et al., Collection Langues Mondes.
Learning outcomes of the course :  
This course aims at developing a communication ability in modern Chinese. The focus will be put on oral, listening as well as reading skills. At the end of the two semesters of class, the goal is to allow students to become familiar with a series of everyday communication situations as well as to master the basic grammatical structures of modern Chinese.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Work in small groups will fostered for all activites geared towards communication. As for grammar and lexical explanations, these will be taught ex cathedra by the professor. Most of the work regarding writing will be done at home by the student.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
In additon to ordinary classers, students will have the opportunity to go to the multimedia lab of the Confucius Institute in Liege, rue de pitteurs, 20, 4020 Liège (Bât. L3)
Recommended or required readings :  
Méthode de chinois (premier niveau), Isabelle Rabut et al., Collection Langues Mondes.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Students will be assessed according to the follwoing criterias:- oral skill; - listening comprehension skill; - mastering of the basic structures of syntaxes in modern Chinese; - mastering of the basic notions of grammar in modern Chinese language.
Work placement(s) :  
Students will have the opportunity to apply for scholarships at the Confucius Institute in Liege. These scholarships are of two kinds:1. Intensive training scholarships (4 weeks) during the summer 2013 2. One academic year scholarships. Info on: http://www.confucius.ulg.ac.be
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