Chinese 1 (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Osaamistavoitteet

Learning outcomes A student who has completed this course or has acquired equal knowledge will be able to - manage in basic oral everyday situations/ use the elementary structures of the language in basic everyday situations - master the Mandarin Pinyin transliteration system and the fundamentals of the Chinese writing system - recognize the basic cultural specificities of the Chinese speaking countries - recognize the cultural and language diversity and language - plan his/her future language studies.

Toteutustavat

1. CONTACT/ONLINE 2. If you already have reached the learning outcomes of this course you can demonstrate your knowledge. Ask for more information from the lecturer of the course. Additional information concerning recognition of prior learning (RPL): http://www.haaga-helia.fi/fi/osaamisen-tunnistaminen-ja-work-study. 3. Course completion also possible through Work & Study concept.

Suoritustavat

Welcome to start learning the Chinese language! You will learn to introduce yourself, to describe your studies, your work and your hobbies. You will get information about the country and its culture, for you to feel more comfortable when traveling, meeting Chinese people, and going to a tea house or cafe.

Sisältö

Content • Pronunciation & intonation of Mandarin Pinyin • Basic structures of the Language • Basic structures and the most common characters of the Chinese writing system • Small talk -situations • Introducing and telling the name, nationality, language skills, etc. • Ordering in a teahouse, cafe or a bar • Getting information about the country and the culture

Opetusmenetelmät

- In addition to the virtual materials in Moodle, an optional Zoom meeting will be held once a week throughout the course. - For those who cannot attend the optional Zoom sessions, a recorded video of each session will be released weekly to guide your self-paced learning.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

- There is no traditional exam. - Instead, two holistic assignments (one oral and one written) will be released in Moodle at the beginning of the last week of the course.

Esitietovaatimukset

No prerequisite course required