Course: Topics in Chinese Syntax and Semantics

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Course title Topics in Chinese Syntax and Semantics
Course code ASH/TCSS
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • De Passos Morgado Da Costa Luis Guilherme, Ph.D.
  • Sio Joanna Ut-Seong, doc. Ph.D.
Course content
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
The course introduces students to Chinese grammar from a comparative and theoretical perspective. The course provides an in-depth treatment of a range of grammatical constructions. Students will acquire the skills in identifying grammatical patterns and articulating grammatical differences in a precise and concise manner. We will draw data from Mandarin, Cantonese, and other Chinese dialects. The course covers the following topics: ? Noun Phrase ? Verb Phrase ? Questions ? Coordination and subordination

Prerequisites
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Assessment: (1) Attendance and class participation (20%): Students must not miss more than 2 classes. Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions. (2) Written and oral assignments (30%) (3) Term paper (50%): Students are required to submit a research paper based one of the topics covered in class.
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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 Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) Category: Philological sciences 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: -