Second Foreign Language (Chinese)

2024/2025

Academic Year

ENG

Instruction in English

6

ECTS credits

Delivered at:

Department of Foreign Languages

Course type:

Elective course

When:

2 year, 3, 4 module

Instructor

Morozova, Valentina

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).