Laajuus (2 cr)
Code: KC00DB86
Credits
2 op
Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 03.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 23.02.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
- Language studies LUT
Teachers
- Hwei-Ming Boey
Groups
-
KKIE24LUTH
-
KKIE24LABH
Contents
Chinese pronunciation.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 20.10.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Kielikeskus (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
15 - 40
Degree programmes
- Language studies LAB
- Language studies LUT
Teachers
- Hwei-Ming Boey
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
KKIE24LUTH
-
KKIE24LABH
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Implementation and methods of teaching
This course is taught in class.
The aim of Chinese 1 is CHINESE PRONUNCIATION. Participants will learn the complete range of the sounds of Mandarin Chinese and the tones.
Mastery of the pronunciation is achieved through exposure to the sounds, repetition and correction. Regular short quizzes enable students to test their grasp of material taught.
Timing and attendance
Period 1 ( Autumn 2024)
Regular attendance required.
Learning material and recommended literature
All material provided by the teacher in class.
Learning environment
Dynamic and collaborative classroom learning environment that provides time and space for practising material discussed.
Student time use and work load
2 credits, equivalent to 50-60 hours of work, divided as follows:
• Lessons in class: 28 hours
• Homework and study of material taught: 22+ hours
Contents
CHINESE PRONUNCIATION. Students will learn both traditional Chinese phonetics (zhuyin) and westernized Chinese phonetics (pinyin).
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Chinese 1 is for beginners who have no knowledge of Chinese at all. The course would also be useful for students who know some Chinese but who cannot pronounce the characters, and have difficulties with the tones.
Assessment criteria
Continuous assessment of pronunciation ability, plus regular short class quizzes for students to check learning.
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
Pass:
The student is able to pronounce the sounds of spoken Chinese sufficiently well so as to be understood, and know both phonetic systems taught well enough so as to be able to independently pronounce unfamiliar Chinese characters.
Fail:
The student has not learnt to pronounce the sounds well enough, and has not learnt the phonetic systems taught.