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851-0876-02L 3 Credits DS D-GESS

Chinese II (A1.2)

Chinesisch II (A1.2)

Lecturers & Examiners: Ai-Linh Achermann
Your course regristration is only valid with a simultaneous online registration at the "Language Center of UZH and ETH Zurich" ( ). Course fee: CHF 80.00
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:38

Abstract

The first two semesters of this Chinese course provide an introduction into the modern standard Chinese language and script. The main focus will be on colloquial language without neglecting its cultural context. We shall put the emphasis on the language of everyday situations.

Objective

The course aims at promoting everyday communication skills, concentrating on basic vocabulary in Pinyin and Chinese characters, elementary grammar and conversation. We shall also try to understand the functioning of a language which is basically different from those of Europe, and shall look at its cultural context.

Content

The first two semesters of this Chinese course provide an introduction into the modern standard Chinese language and script. The main focus will be on colloquial language without neglecting its cultural context. The course aims at promoting everyday communication skills, concentrating on basic vocabulary in Pinyin and Chinese characters, elementary grammar and conversation.

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General Information

Language
Chinese
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Chinesisch II (A1.2)
**Kurs vom Sprachenzentrum der UZH und der ETH Zürich** Mehr Infos untr:
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (LEE D 101)
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (LEE D 101)
4 h weekly

Offered In

  • GESS Science in Perspective (Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Further below you will find courses under the category "Type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. During the Bachelor’s degree Students should acquire at least 6 ECTS and during the Master’s degree 2 ECTS. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
    • Language Courses of the UZH and ETH Zurich (Please be advised that your online-registration at the language centre of UZH and ETH Zurich has to be simultaneous ( ) as otherwise your registration for the course will not be valid. There is a course fee of CHF 80.-. Except for: Greek Basic Courses, Heureka and Reading Course Latein. A maximum of three credits from language courses may be recognised. In addition, only advanced courses (level B2 upwards) in the European languages English, French, Italian and Spanish are recognised. German language courses are recognised from level C2 upwards.)