Chinese Mandarin Lower Intermediate (part 3)
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-01-09 | - |
Program Overview
This Chinese Mandarin Lower Intermediate course focuses on daily life in China, teaching students to navigate food, shopping, and sightseeing. Through a functional approach, students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, using real-world contexts and methods like role-playing and direct instruction. The course is recommended for individuals with prior learning experience and a solid understanding of Pinyin and basic character writing skills.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Part 3 is the final module of the Chinese Mandarin Lower Intermediate course.
- Students will learn how to navigate daily life in China, focusing on areas such as food, shopping, and sightseeing.
- They will develop the ability to ask questions in restaurants, make recommendations, write recipes, describe natural beauty, and write about scenery.
- The course will teach how to use adverbs, adjectives, and descriptive information in both speaking and writing.
Assessment:
- Attendance: Students must attend over 70% of classes to receive an official City, University of London certificate.
- Continuous assessment: The tutor will monitor student progress through homework and class participation, providing regular feedback.
Teaching:
- The course utilizes a functional approach to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Real-world contexts are used to allow students to apply their learning to everyday situations.
- Teaching methods include role-playing, pair work, and direct instruction from the tutor.
Other:
- The course is typically offered in the evenings, with one 1.5-hour session per week for 10 weeks.
- The course is recommended for individuals with prior learning experience, approximately 160 hours of formal study.
- Students should have a solid understanding of Pinyin, Chinese character formation rules, and basic character writing skills.
- They should also have the ability to make purchases, book travel arrangements, make phone calls, use reflexive verbs, prepositions, and basic tenses.
City University of London
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City, University of London is a public research university located in London, England. It is known for its focus on business, practice, and the professions, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The university is renowned for its strong academic reputation and its commitment to providing students with a high-quality learning experience.
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Chinese Mandarin Lower Intermediate (part 3)
- Completion of part 2 of the lower intermediate course or equivalent
- Prior learning of approximately 160 hours
- Strong grasp of Pinyin
- Understanding of rules on Chinese character formation
- Ability to write basic characters
International Students:
- Please see the City Short Courses website for more information on international student entry requirements.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Completion of part 2 of the lower intermediate course or equivalent
- Prior learning of approximately 160 hours
- Strong grasp of Pinyin
- Understanding of rules on Chinese character formation
- Ability to write basic characters
For non-native speakers of Chinese:
- Applicants must demonstrate that they have a good level of spoken and written English to enrol on this course.
Additional notes:
- Please note that availability, dates, and prices may vary across different sessions. It is recommended to check the City Short Courses website for the most up-to-date information.
- This information is based on the provided context and should be verified with the official sources.