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Course title -
Course code ASH/CN5
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech, Chinese
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Zahradníková Michaela, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Group work
Learning outcomes
The course focuses on practical language skills and covers all communicative components of the languagespeaking, writing, reading, listening comprehension, and cultural knowledge. In the third year, students further expand their knowledge of Chinese and also concentrate on translation from Chinese into Czech. The course is taught by Czech instructors as well as native speakers. The course also includes mandatory one-on-one language tutorials with a native speaker aimed at intensive practice of the material covered (1x per week) and modul Writing (1x per week). The course builds on the Integrated Chinese 1-4 series and continues with the teaching material Expressive Chinese (2021). Conversation topics: Feelings and moods 2. Appearance and perception 3. Technology in our lives 4. The importance of food in China 5. Daily routines and activities 6. The future and jobs 7. Music 8. Homes and architecture

Prerequisites
The student is expected to have language competencies equivalent to the CN4 course - Integrated Chinese 4.
ASH/CN4

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam, Student performance, Written exam

An intensive language course requires continuous preparation and mandatory attendance. The course includes ongoing assessment of the material covered and independent completion of homework assignments. The final exam consists of: 1. written and an oral component covering Expressive Chinese textbook 2. Successful completion of Writing module, which requires: Attendance and participation 15 %, Homework assignments 40 %, Presentation 10 % and Project 35%.
Recommended literature
  • Hongyun Sun, Panpan Gao. Expressive Chinese: Culture and communication in a changing China. Boston. 2021, ISSN 9781622915842.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese for Practice (2024) Category: Philological sciences 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter