Chinese 1 (2 ECTS)
Code: C-10126-KC00DB86-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 20.11.2024 - 03.01.2025
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 07.01.2025 - 23.02.2025
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus and online
- Institution
- LAB University of Applied Sciences, Verkkokampus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 10
- Course
- C-10126-KC00DB86
Assessment criteria
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.
Location and time
2 credits, equivalent to 50-60 hours of work, divided as follows: • Zoom lessons : 28 hours • Homework and study of material taught: 22+ hours
International connections
Dynamic and collaborative online learning environment that provides time and space for practising material discussed.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Continuous assessment of pronunciation ability, plus regular short class quizzes for students to check learning.
Student workload
Period 3 ( Spring 2025), Tuesdays 8:30-10:00 and Wednesdays 8:15-9:00. Regular attendance required.
Content scheduling
CHINESE PRONUNCIATION. Students will learn Chinese phonetics (pinyin) and basic words and sentences.
Teaching methods
This course is taught online. 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.
Further information
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.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed