Duration
30h Th, 30h Pr
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Schedule: Mondays from 10.00 to 12.00 am
Room: TBC
First session: Starting from week of 21/09/2020
This course combines a theoretical approach to the structures of modern Chinese with a focus on the practical dimensions of communication.
The coursebook used is Méthode de chinois Premier niveau (I. Rabut et al).
Informations: Eric.Florence@ulg.ac.be
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
"Langue chinoise II" aims at improving the communicational abilities of students as well as at improving their knowledge of the grammar of modern Chinese.
The course also aims to deepen the mastery of modern Chinese grammar (complex grammatical structures such as the "ba" structure, particles and verbal suffix "le", complex directional complements, otpative verbs, etc.).
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
To have studied at least 60h of Chinese language course.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The following learning activities are planned:
- Presentation of the basic structures of the grammar of the modern Chinese language and exercises related to these concepts;
- Work in small groups around oral expression;
- Frequent use of the ECampus platform for a set of work to be done at home (versions; grammar exercises; stories to be posted on ECampus);
- Home preparation work for grammar and translation exercises
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face teaching or online teaching depending on the sanitary situation, small group interactions and usage of the ECampus platform.
Organisational adjustments related to the current health context
In case the sanitary situation would make face to face teaching difficult or impossible, the following modalities of teaching would apply:
Teaching methods:
The course combines online classes with a range of periodic tasks accomplished by students (written works chiefly, but also readings).
During online classes, the focus is put on strengthening skills in mastering of modern Chinese language grammar.
The students are encouraged to take part actively to the class through exercises focusing on the contents taught online.
The content for this course includes grammar, vocabulary and texts studied during the semester within the coursebook Méthode de chinois.
Schedule for the May-June session: 28 May: 8.00-11.00
Recommended or required readings
Textbook "Méthode de chinois" (niv. 1) bu Isabelle Rabut et al.
Additional documents (grammar notes; power point; songs; etc.) will be used and made available to students on ECampus. The use of these materials is intended to facilitate student learning and make learning more dynamic.
Assessment methods and criteria
Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.
Any session :
- In-person
written exam
- Remote
written exam
- If evaluation in "hybrid"
preferred remote
Additional information:
Written exam.
Students will be assessed according to the following criteria:
- written skills;
- ability to understand simple messages relating to everyday life;
- mastery of the basic structures of modern Chinese syntax;
- mastery of basic notions of Chinese grammar.
The mark of the midterm exam in January will count for 50% of the June final mark if > or = 10/20. The mark will have no effect on the final grade if it doesn't reach 10/20 and the final exam will then be cumulative.
Work placement(s)
Information on the possibilities of scholarships in China is available by contacting the course holder and head of the "China" section at ULiège, Eric.Florence@uliege.be
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Eric.Florence@ulg.ac.be
Items online
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