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Chinese II (A1.2)

Chinesisch II (A1.2)

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Qiuhua Hu
Your course regristration is only valid with a simultaneous online registration at the language center ( ). Course fee: CHF 80.-
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Abstract

This course Chinese II builds on the first course of Chinese I, enlarging the vocabulary to 300 words. The course will provide an introduction into the modern standard Chinese language and script. The main focus will be on colloquial language without neglecting the specific cultural context.

Objective

The course aims at promoting everyday communication skills, concentrating on basic vocabulary in Pinyin and Chinese characters, elementary grammar and conversation. At the end of the semester, the participants shall reach a level of competence corresponding to the int ernationally recognized HSK 2-examination.

Content

Neu erworbene Sprachfähigkeiten: 1. Fähigkeit, einfache Formen der Forderung oder der Bitte darzustellen und zu verstehen. 2. Die eigene Ansicht in einfacher Weise ausdrücken können. 3. Nach der Meinung der anderen fragen können. 4. Einen Vorschlag machen können. 5. Zwei Dinge miteinander vergleichen können. 6. Die Ursache von etwas erklären können. 7. Gegenwart, Vergangenheit und Zukunft ausdrücken können.

Resources

Literature

We shall base out work on the following textbook: Standard Course HSK 2, ISBN: 978-7-5619-3726-6. and workbook ISBN: 978-7-5619-3710-5, Beijing 2014. The course will be supported by a module on OLAT. The participants will be asked to do some of their tasks on OLAT.

Learning Materials (Links)

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 unter:
  • Mon 17:15-19:00 (LEE D 105)
  • Wed 17:15-19:00 (LEE D 105)
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.)