Valid for: 2013/14
Decided by: Education Board A
Date of Decision: 2013-04-15
Main field: Technology.
Elective for: C2, D2, E2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
The aim with the course is to get elementary knowledge in modern Mandarin. The course is beneficial for further studies in China or a future professional career in which contacts with China could constitute a part of the work routine.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
show elementary knowledge about basic features in the syntax, pronounciation, and character system of Mandarin
be able to give a broad outline of the Chinese character system
be able to identify central phonetic phenomena in Mandarin Chinese
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
· show ability to use central grammatical constructions in Mandarin in both speech and writing
· be able to understand and be understood during basic everyday conversations in Mandarin
· be able to identify and write approx. 300 characters
The course studies Mandarin phonetics, phonology, basic grammar, and character system through reading of simpler texts. The students practice in auditative comprehension, written and oral presentation. The course is based on lectures and group exercises.
Grading scale: UG
Assessment: Written and oral examination.
Parts
Code: 0111. Name: Introductory Course in Chinese for Engineers, part 1.
Credits: 7,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Examination, part 1 consists of a written examination.
Code: 0211. Name: Introductory Course in Chinese for Engineers, part 2.
Credits: 7,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: Examination, part 1 consists of an oral and a written examination.
The number of participants is limited to: 40
Selection: Admission guaranteed for students admitted to the China programme. Selection rules for the remaining places: Credits remaining for the degree.
The course overlaps following course/s: GEMA65
Course coordinator: Peter Sivam, Peter.Sivam@ostas.lu.se
Further information: The course consists of 75 teaching hours of seminars.