The development of skills in Chinese language to an intermediate level, with equal emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students will be introduced to basic types and features of Chinese written discourse and cultural themes.
The number of people who are learning Chinese as a second language is increasing very rapidly. It is also the second most common language on the Internet. As China is an increasingly important business partner of New Zealand, learning Chinese will give you the edge over other candidates for a wide variety of jobs.
| Paper title | Intermediate Chinese 1 |
|---|---|
| Paper code | CHIN231 |
| Subject | Chinese |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $955.05 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- CHIN 132
- Restriction
- CHIN 232 or any other more advanced Chinese language paper
- Schedule C
- Arts and Music
- Notes
- If you have previous knowledge of the language you can still enrol in this paper via Special Permission by proceeding with your application process to the Review and Submit page or email languages@otago.ac.nz for assistance.
- Eligibility
- Suitable for students specialising in any discipline.
- Contact
- languages@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the Languages and Cultures programme website
- Teaching staff
Convenor: Dr Sin Wen Lau
- Teaching Arrangements
We will study one lesson every 2 weeks. In order to take full advantage of the class interactive lectures, students will do a variety of activities focused on the new vocabulary (peer dictations, character games, etc.).
- Textbooks
Liu, Xun, ed. Xin Shiyong Hanyu Keben 2 (New Practical Chinese Reader 2) Textbook. Beijing: Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2011. (Available at the University Book Shop).
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication,
Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
By participating in lectures and tutorials, completing the assigned homework and via other independent learning activities (practice with Language Perfect, meetings with language match partners and exercises based on suggested online resources), students will gain:
- A beginning-to-intermediate level understanding of the Chinese language structure
- Increased confidence in their conversational skills
- A beginning-to-intermediate level in reading and writing skills
More specifically, the paper's expected learning outcomes include:
- The basic ability to express opinions and describe and narrate events/stories
- The capacity to read near authentic texts independently
