Chinesisch 1

    Nummer
    20511S1
    Leitung
    Fan Neifer, +41 62 286 01 23, fan.neifer@fhnw.ch
    Zielsetzung / Purpose
    The course is designed to develop language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing of modern standard Chinese (Putonghua) as it relates to everyday life situations. Students are able to: master the Chinese phonetic system (pinyin and tones) with satisfactory pronunciation; understand the construction of the Chinese Characters (simplified) and learn to write them correctly; understand and use correctly basic Chinese grammar and sentence structures; build up essential vocabulary; become acquainted with aspects of Chinese culture and society related to the course materials.
    Inhalt / Content
    Pinyin ( Chinese phonetic system ) Simple sentences in daily communication Basic knowledge on Hanzi (Chinese character) Cultural notes
    Bibliographie/Literatur / Bibliography / Literature / References
    Textbook: New Practical Chinese Reader (I) (ISBN 978-7-5619-2623-9) Handouts
    Lehr- und Lernmethoden / Methods
    Classroom learning, guided self-study
    Leistungsbewertung/Testanforderung(en) / Assessment
    Written Exam, 60 min. (during the semester) Grading: graded Date:
    Anschlussmodule/-kurse / Next Module / Course
    Chinese 2 - 4
    Bemerkungen
    Open to students with no or little training in Chinese.