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.
Course Content
This course is a continuation of CHIN132. If you have not completed CHIN132, you may still be able to enrol in this paper if you have acquired an advanced beginner proficiency in Chinese, by completing a beginner-to-intermediate level Chinese course elsewhere (e.g., in your high school, or in another university) or via other means (e.g., living in China, being exposed to Chinese in a family setting). If this is the case, you need to contact the Programme Coordinator. Email: languages@otago.ac.nz
Details
A continuation from CHIN231 of communicative language study.
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 2 |
|---|---|
| Paper code | CHIN232 |
| Subject | Chinese |
| EFTS | 0.15 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $913.95 |
| International Tuition Fees (NZD) | $4,073.40 |
- Prerequisite
- CHIN 231
- Restriction
- CHIN 334 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 from the Textbook every 2 weeks. We will begin with Lesson 27 and end with Lesson 32 in NPCR 3. In order to take full advantage of the interactive class 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 3 (New Practical Chinese Reader 3) (Textbook). Available at the University Book Shop.
- Course outline
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, 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:
- An intermediate-level understanding of the Chinese language structure
- Increased confidence in their conversational skills
- An intermediate level in reading and writing skills
