At the end of the second module the student will reach a intermediate language proficiency B2 (QCER), equivalent to HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) level 4. At the end of the course the student will be able to analyze and translate various types of written and oral texts.
Course Prerequisites
Only students who passed the exam of Chinese Language I (Advanced Level) / Chinese Language 3 are admitted to take the exam of Chinese 2 (Advanced Level) Language
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons, Powerpoint presentation, reading Chinese newspapers in cooperative learning
Assessment Methods
The exam will test grammar knowledge, comprehension (both reading and listening) and speaking skills.
Texts
Masini, Federico et al. (2010), Il cinese per gli italiani, secondo volume. Milano: Hoepli. Abbiati, Magda (1998), Grammatica di cinese moderno. Venezia: Cafoscarina. Wang Huiling, Zhou Hong (2011); Excel in Chinese: Better Chinese, Better Business 1. Beijing: Waiyu jiaoxue yu yanjiu chubanshe(copies provided by the Professor during lesson). Additional material will be provided in due course; all the copies and ppt are available by contacting the Professor. Additional material will be provided in due course
Contents
The course aims at providing an intermediate/advanced language proficiency. More specifically, it focuses on the study of grammatical structures of intermediate - advanced level through listening, reading, and translation of different type of texts on current issues related to Chinese culture and contemporary society.
Course Language
Italian
More information
The course is divided into two compulsory modules, Advanced Chinese I (second semester) and Advanced Chinese II (first semester) - nine credits each. Students are suggested to attend classes regularly.
