Chinese for Beginners A1

22B1585

Bachelor

German, Chinese, English

5.0

winter and summer term

winter and summer terms

1 semester

The module Chinese for Beginners A1 provides a basic training in the skills and competences of the level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

In this general language course, students with little or no previous knowledge of the Chinese language will acquire the first basics of the Chinese language (Mandarin) and will train their language skills in all the target language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

This module focuses on dealing with the most common everyday situations.

• Reading and listening to short and simple texts on topics related to personal needs and to enable basic communication with other people
• Exercises in vocabulary related to selected everyday situations
• The basics of pronunciation using the Pinyin system and the basics of grammar and spelling
• Pronunciation training at the level of sounds and words
• Reading and listening strategies as well as methods for learning vocabulary

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Hours used in instructor-led learning are teaching hours.

• Portfolio exam or
• Portfolio exam

PFP-1) The portfolio examination is worth 100 points and consists of two 30-minute written tests (K30), a presentation (PR) and an oral examination (M). Each K30 is weighted at 30 points. The PR and M are each weighted at 20 points. 

PFP-2) The Portfolio examination is worth 100 points and consists of a one-hour written examination (K1), a presentation (PR) and an oral examination (M). K1 is worth 50 points. PR and M are each worth 25 points.

Written examination as part of the portfolio examinations: See the relevant study regulations

Presentations as part of the portfolio examinations: approx. 15-20 minutes

Oral examination as part of the portfolio examination: See the general part of the examination regulations

The requirements are specified in the specific course.

little or no prior knowledge

Students in this module will be able to understand short general language texts and communicate in general language situations using basic grammar and vocabulary when speaking slowly and clearly.

Teaching basic grammar and vocabulary, as well as listening comprehension and communication skills in everyday language situations.

Students will be able to use basic grammatical and syntactical structures as well as a general vocabulary.

Through short presentations and text production, students will be able to navigate and express themselves in familiar communication situations.

Students develop a sensitivity to the links between linguistic and cultural characteristics. On this basis, they develop the ability to communicate interculturally.

This module is a preparation for the participation in the module "Elementary Chinese Course A 2.1".

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