Chinese for Professional Purposes 1B - Beginner course in written proficiency, 7.5 credits

Kinesiska för yrkeslivet 1B - nybörjarkurs i skriftlig språkfärdighet, 7.5 hp

704G61

Main field of study

No main field of study

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Single subject and programme course

Examiner

Mats Andersson

Course coordinator

Mats Andersson

Director of studies or equivalent

Olle Linge

Contact

anna.martin@liu.se

marie.ekstrom.lorentzon@liu.se

mats.andersson@liu.se

olle.linge@liu.se

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

Course description

Do you want to know how the Chinese writing system works and how it’s used in a modern, digital society?

Chinese is the oldest writing system still in use, and this course will teach you about its origins and how it’s used to communicate in modern China. The course focuses on communicative ability, especially as applied to a professional context.

The course is taught online through lessons, as well as guided self-studying. For a complete solution for beginners, you should also apply for Chinese for Professional Purposes 1A - Beginner Course in Oral Proficiency.

Participation in this course requires a computer with internet access, a microphone and a camera. Interaction between teacher and students takes place on an online learning platform.

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Weeks	Language	Campus	ECV
Single subject course (One-quarter-time, Mixed-time)		Autumn 2024	202434-202503	English	Distance
F7KGS	Bachelor´s Programme in Global Studies	3 (Autumn 2024)	202434-202503	English	Distance	E

Main field of study

No main field of study

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1N

Course offered for

Bachelor´s Programme in Global Studies

Entry requirements

General entry requirements for undergraduate studies
and
English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 5)
Exemption from Swedish

Grades

Three-grade scale, U, G, VG

Department

Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
UPPG	Individual assignments	4 credits	U, G, VG
TENT	Individual written exam	3.5 credits	U, G, VG

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Other

Liu, Y., Yao, T., Bi, N., Ge, L., & Shi, Y. (Eds.). (2017). Integrated Chinese 1: Simplified characters. (4th edition). Boston, MA: Cheng & Tsui. ISBN: 9781622911356.

The 3rd edition of the same textbook is also acceptable.

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