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Second Foreign Language (Chinese)

2023/2024
Academic Year
ENG
Instruction in English
6
ECTS credits
Course type:
Elective course
When:
2 year, 3, 4 module

Instructor

Course Syllabus

Abstract

“Second foreign language (Chinese)” is a two-year course delivered in English for the second-year and third-year students. The course is aimed at acquirement basic knowledge and competences of modern Chinese language, including phonetics, graphics, normative grammar and vocabulary in the amount provided by the course. The aim of studying is also to enable students to develop proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese. It aims to foster intercultural competence and provide students with the ability to communicate effectively in Chinese-speaking environments, both orally and in writing. Additionally, the study of a second foreign language can enhance cognitive abilities, improve memory and problem-solving skills, and broaden cultural horizons. Prerequisites for this discipline include the completion of the introductory course (second year of the program) or an equivalent proficiency level in Chinese (HSK 1-2).
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • The course is aimed at acquirement basic knowledge and competences of modern Chinese language, including phonetics, graphics, normative grammar and vocabulary in the amount provided by the course.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • ULO8: Able to efficiently communicate based on the goals and communication situations
  • ULO10: Able to conduct professional activities internationally
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • (1) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (2) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (3) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (4) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (5) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (6) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (7) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (8) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (9) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (10) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (11) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (12) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (13) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (14) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (15) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (16) Chinese in use
  • (17) Chinese in use
  • (18) Chinese in use
  • (19) Chinese in use
  • (20) Chinese in use
  • (21) Chinese in use
  • (22) Chinese in use
  • (23) Chinese in use
  • (24) Chinese in use
  • (25) Chinese in use
  • (26) Chinese in use. Modular test
  • (27) Chinese in use
  • (28) Chinese in use
  • (29) Chinese in use
  • (30) Chinese in use
  • (31) Chinese in use
  • (32) Chinese in use. Modular test
  • (33) Chinese in use
  • (34) Chinese in use
  • (35) Chinese in use
  • (36) Chinese in use
  • (37) Chinese in use
  • (38) Chinese in use
  • (39) Chinese in use. Modular test
  • (40) Chinese in use
  • (41) Chinese in use
  • (42) Chinese in use
  • (43) Chinese in use
  • (44) Chinese in use
  • Chinese in use. Modular test
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Homework
    Average result of all home assignments including calligraphy tasks, phonetic dictations, lexical and grammatical exercises, translations of sentences; compositions (topics).
  • non-blocking In-class participation
    Average result of all kinds of class participation: control reading of syllables/sentences/tongue twisters; reading texts and answering questions/ making up situational dialogues.
  • non-blocking Tests
    Average result of all tests. The test is taken after each completed lesson, lasts for 30 minutes, and includes five types of tasks: writing down characters, writing down syllables, translating sentences from English to Chinese, identifying errors/corrections/translations into Russian, and constructing sentences from scattered Chinese characters.
  • non-blocking Exam
    Exam results including oral part and written part. The exam is conducted in oral and written forms (a monologue on a topic and three types of written tasks: translating sentences from English to Chinese, identifying errors/corrections/translations into Russian, and constructing sentences from scattered Chinese characters = a total of 10 sentences). A student should attend the exam according to the RUZ schedule. Students take an oral part first. The written part should be taken immediately after the oral part in synchronous mode.
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2023/2024 4th module
    0.4 * Exam + 0.2 * Homework + 0.2 * In-class participation + 0.2 * Tests
  • 2024/2025 2nd module
    0.4 * Exam + 0.2 * Homework + 0.2 * In-class participation + 0.2 * Tests
  • 2024/2025 4th module
    0.4 * Exam + 0.2 * Homework + 0.2 * In-class participation + 0.2 * Tests
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Contemporary Chinese for beginners.Dāngdài Zhōngwén. Textbook, Wu, Z., 2010
  • Введение в китайский язык: Фонетика и разговорный язык (+CD), Спешнев, Н.А., 2008

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Ли, С. Курс китайского языка «Boya Chinese». Базовый уровень. Ступень I : учебник / С. Ли, Л. Хуан, С. Цянь , под редакцией А. Г. Сторожука , перевод с японского Е. И. Митькина [и др.]. — Санкт-Петербург : КАРО, 2018. — 336 с. — ISBN 978-5-9925-1339-4. — Текст : электронный // Лань : электронно-библиотечная система. — URL: https://e.lanbook.com/book/114280 (дата обращения: 00.00.0000). — Режим доступа: для авториз. пользователей.
  • Ли, С. Курс китайского языка «Boya Chinese». Базовый уровень. Ступень II : учебник / С. Ли, Л. Хуан, С. Цянь , под редакцией А. Г. Сторожука , перевод с японского Е. И. Митькина [и др.]. — Санкт-Петербург : КАРО, 2018. — 416 с. — ISBN 978-5-9925-1340-0. — Текст : электронный // Лань : электронно-библиотечная система. — URL: https://e.lanbook.com/book/114281 (дата обращения: 00.00.0000). — Режим доступа: для авториз. пользователей.
  • Ли, С. Курс китайского языка «Boya Chinese». Начальный уровень. Ступень I : лексико-грамматический справочник / С. Ли. [и др.]. ; [под общ.ред. А. Г. Сторожука] — Пекин : Издательство Пекинского университета ; Санкт-Петербург : КАРО, 2016. - 112 с. - (Boya Chinese). - ISBN 978-5-9925-1136-9. - Режим доступа: https://new.znanium.com/catalog/product/1048120
  • Ли, С. Курс китайского языка «Boya Chinese». Начальный уровень. Ступень I : учебник / С. Ли, [и др.]. ; [издание на русском языке под общ. ред. А. Г. Сторожука]. — Пекин : Издательство Пекинского университета ; Санкт-Петербург : КАРО, 2016. - 224 с. - (Boya Chinese). - ISBN 978-5-9925-1126-0. - Режим доступа: https://new.znanium.com/catalog/product/1048118