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Second Foreign Language (Chinese)

2024/2025
Academic Year
ENG
Instruction in English
6
ECTS credits
Course type:
Elective course
When:
2 year, 3, 4 module

Instructor


Mazhinskiy, Stanislav

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
  • Uses phonetic, vocabulary and the necessary grammar on the topic;
  • Demonstrates the ability to participate in the organization and management of activities in Chinese and to make management decisions in the professional field.
  • Carries out business communication in oral form using Chinese.
  • Describes and discusses social and cultural phenomena, using appropriate terms and concepts in Chinese.
  • Organizes a discussion: establish communication and react, ask for a person and respond, ask to start a story, introduce a story topic, organize information, interrupt.
  • Expresses opinions, attitudes and knowledge: argue, express and justify an opinion, agree, disagree, evaluate an idea and a fact, assess relationships, express the cause, consequence and purpose, difficulty, express and defend our abilities, generalize.
  • Writes simple essays on a specified topic including business communication and international policy in Chinese.
  • Demonstrates the necessary communication skills at the A1 level (1st year)/A2 level (2nd year), B1 level (3rd year).
  • Expresses tastes, desires and emotions: talk about tastes, preferences and feelings, intentions and projects, express interest, surprise, disgust and gratefulness, physical sensations, pain or annoyance.
  • Influences the interlocutor: invite, get someone’s attention, give instructions and advice, make recommendations, express prohibition.
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • (1) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (2) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (3) Greetings
  • (4) Family
  • (5) In the shop
  • (6) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (7) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • (6) Vacation. Meeting people. Description of smb's appearance
  • (7) Hobby. Travelling. Hospital
  • (8) In a library. Big event
  • (9) Weather. Hometown
  • (10) My Progress in learning Chinese. Business trip
  • (11) Rent an apartment. Going out
  • (12) Losing things. Living experience
  • (15) Basic introduction in Phonetics. Basic introduction in Hieroglyphics
  • Part 16. Chinese in Use Chinese in use: What’s your surname? 您贵姓
  • Part 17. Chinese in Use Chinese in use: Glad to meet you. 认识你很高兴
  • Part 18. Chinese in Use Chinese in use: How many people are there in your family? 你家有几口人?
  • Part 19. 这张地图是中文的。 Grammar: measure words, simple sentence patterns.
  • Part 20. 能不能试一试? Grammar: the reduplication of verbs, attributive + N.
  • Part 21. 明天打算干什么? Grammar: expression of time, adverbial + V/Adj.
  • Part 22. 你什么时候回来? Grammar: expression of time, directional verbs, the reduplication of adjectives.
  • Part 23. 附近有没有银行?
  • Part 24. 我以前养过鸟儿
  • Part 25. 她去医院了
  • Part 26. 他们是什么时候来的?
  • Part 27. 今天你穿得真漂亮
  • Part 28. 我家乡的天气比这儿好
  • Part 29. 我老家在东北
  • Part 30. 我学过半年汉语
  • Part 31. 火车票卖完了 .
  • Part 32. 现在就可以搬进去
  • Part 33. 我恐怕听不懂
  • Part 34. 我把钱包忘在车上了
  • Part 35. 差点儿被汽车撞了一下
  • Part 36. Review of material, exam preparation.
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Interim Tests
    The test is carried out at the end of each topic in the syllabus. 1-hour duration. Written test including phonetic, vocabulary and grammar assignments.
  • non-blocking Project work
    Project work involves the creation of a presentation - individually. Each presentation should have 3-4 slides with brief information. The student freely talks about the material using his presentation. 5-7 minutes are given for the performance. The presentation is a required part of the course and is done by the student at the end of each unit.
  • non-blocking Final exam
    An examination test takes place 5-10 days before the oral part of the exam. The test includes reading, grammar, vocabulary and writing parts. 1.5 hours for the test. Exam format: teacher in class, students in class. During the exam, students are forbidden to: communicate (on social networks, with people in the room), use notes and tips, write them off. During the exam, students are allowed to: use a blank Word sheet to record a short answer. A short-term communication disruption during the exam is considered a communication disruption up to 10 minutes. A long-term communication disorder during an exam is considered a violation of 10 minutes or more. The final test consists of ten parts and includes vocabulary and grammar assignments, writing assignments. For each part the student can get 10 points and 100 points in total for all the assignments. The number of obtained points is rounded arithmetically. The test’s duration is 120 minutes. ___ The oral part of the exam is on tickets (a survey on the course materials). On the oral part of the exam, the student pulls out a ticket in which two questions are given. 5-7 minutes are given for preparation. The teacher has the right to ask additional questions. Exam format: teacher in class, students in class / multiple classrooms and online. With the use of online platforms (Zoom/ MS Teams / Skype etc.) for students who have grounds for not being on the exam in person. The student's computer must meet the requirements: the presence of a working camera and microphone, support for online platform. To participate in the exam, the student is obliged: to put his photo on the avatar, to appear for the exam according to the exact schedule, and when you answer, turn on the camera and microphone. During the exam, students are forbidden to: communicate (on social networks, with people in the room), use notes and tips, write them off. During the exam, students are allowed to: use a blank Word sheet to record a short answer. A short-term communication failure during the exam is considered a communication failure of less than a minute. A long-term communication disruption during an exam is a violation of a minute or more. In case of a long-term communication disruption, the student cannot continue to participate in the exam. The retake procedure involves the use of complicated tasks.
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2024/2025 4th module
    0.5 * Final exam + 0.25 * Interim Tests + 0.25 * Project work
  • 2025/2026 2nd module
    0.5 * Final exam + 0.25 * Interim Tests + 0.25 * Project work
  • 2025/2026 4th module
    0.5 * Final exam + 0.25 * Interim Tests + 0.25 * Project work
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Contemporary Chinese for beginners. Dāngdài Zhōngwén. Exercise book, Wu, Z., 2010
  • Contemporary Chinese for beginners.Dāngdài Zhōngwén. Textbook, Wu, Z., 2010
  • Developing Chinese : elementary comprehensive course (I) (+CD), , 2019
  • Введение в китайский язык: Фонетика и разговорный язык (+CD), Спешнев, Н.А., 2008

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Ли, С. BOYA CHINESE Курс китайского языка. Начальный уровень. Ступень-1 : учебник / С. Ли, С. Жэнь, Ц. Сюй. — Санкт-Петербург : КАРО, 2019. — 224 с. — ISBN 978-5-9925-1126-0. — Текст : электронный // Лань : электронно-библиотечная система. — URL: https://e.lanbook.com/book/164265 (дата обращения: 00.00.0000). — Режим доступа: для авториз. пользователей.
  • 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

Authors

  • Peregudova Tatiana Vladislavovna
  • Morozova Valentina Sergeevna
  • Diugaeva Irina Dmitrievna