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Chinese I A1.1

Chinesisch I A1.1

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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:35:05

Abstract

Chinese I leads to A1.1 level on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. It is the first part of a four-semester Chinese course. The goal of the course is to introduce participants to standard modern Chinese and to Chinese script, with a focus on speaking skills. The main focus is on communicating in everyday situations.

Objective

Participants are able to use the Chinese language adequately in selected areas and can conduct themselves in a culturally appropriate manner. The focus is on oral language skills at A1.1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Special importance is attached to an academic environment and student life. After one semester, participants have basic knowledge of the structure of the script and of about 200 characters. Content areas that are embedded in various communicative tasks include: • Greetings and farewells • Presenting yourself and family members and giving information such as name, age, profession, origin, and telephone number • Describing objects and institutions • Language skills • Shopping

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General Information

Language
Chinese
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Anmeldemodalitäten, Datum und Ort dieser Leistungskontrolle wird ausschliesslich vom Sprachenzentrum UZH/ETH festgelegt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Chinesisch I A1.1 (Sprachenzentrum)
**Kurs vom Sprachenzentrum der UZH und der ETH Zürich** Parallelkurs I
No time listed 4 h weekly

Offered In

  • GESS Science in Perspective (Only the topics listed in this paragraph can be chosen as GESS Science in Perspective. Further below you will find the "type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. 6 ECTS need to be acquired during the BA and 2 ECTS during the MA 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 (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. Course fees: Registration dates: )