Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able
- to use basic grammar
- have daily conversations

Implementation and methods of teaching

This course is taught online.
The focus is on the skills of reading, speaking and understanding spoken Chinese, and also writing the characters discussed in the course.
The teaching uses the communicative approach. New vocabulary and grammar are introduced through discussion. Assessment of areas needing clarification and practice is done every lesson; feedback is given regularly, and exercises created to clarify and to further practise.

Timing and attendance

Period 2 (Fall 2025)
Regular attendance expected.
Tuesdays 8:30-10:00 and Wednesdays 8:30-9:15

Learning environment

Dynamic and collaborative learning environment that provides lots of opportunities to practise the material discussed.

Student time use and work load

3 credits, equivalent to 75-90 hours of work, divided as follows:
• Zoom lessons: 28 hours
• Homework and study of material taught: 47+ hours

Contents

Pronunciation ability developed in Chinese 1 will be further strengthened. Students will be introduced gradually to Chinese characters and basic Chinese grammar so as to be able to greet, ask about others' wellbeing, know how to produce simple sentences in Chinese, and also know basic structures of Chinese questions.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Chinese 1 is a prerequisite if the student has no knowledge of Chinese pronunciation. If the student knows Chinese pinyin system they can attend Chinese 2 course.

Assessment criteria

Continuous assessment of pronunciation and speaking skills, plus class quizzes and tests that test reading, writing and listening comprehension ability.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Students have not achieved the learning outcomes of the course.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Students
• are able to pronounce most of the sounds of spoken Chinese sufficiently well so as to be understood.
• have learnt in a satisfactory manner the vocabulary taught so as to be able to read and write the characters.
• are able to use some of the grammar structures taught in writing and in speaking.
• are able to understand some basic spoken Chinese.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Students
• are able to pronounce the sounds of spoken Chinese sufficiently well so as to be understood.
• have learnt well enough the vocabulary taught so as to be able to read and write the characters.
• are able to use the grammar structures taught in writing and in speaking.
• are able to understand basic spoken Chinese.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Students
• are able to pronounce the sounds of spoken Chinese in an excellent manner.
• have learnt very well the vocabulary taught and are able to read and write the characters.
• are able to use very well the grammar structures taught in writing and in speaking.
• are able to understand basic spoken Chinese very well.