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2014/2015  BA-BALKO1003U  Chinese 3

English Title
Chinese 3

Course information

Language Chinese
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Bachelor
Duration One Semester
Course period Autumn
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for Asian Study Programme
Course coordinator
  • Susan Aagaard Petersen - Department of International Economics and Management (INT)
Main academic disciplines
  • Language and Intercultural Studies
Last updated on 28-10-2014
Learning objectives
The learning objectives of this course are to continuously develop competences in Chinese speaking, writing and reading.
The students must demonstrate the ability to:
  • Read about specific topics concerning culture, society and economy.
  • Write well-structured compositions with consistent language use regarding formality and style.
  • Write about a topic using the appropriate vocabulary.
Examination
This course has three individual exams:
Chinese assignment 1:
Exam ECTS2,5
Examination formHome assignment - written product
Individual or group examIndividual
Assignment typeWritten assignment
DurationWritten product to be submitted on specified date and time.
Grading scalePass / Fail
Examiner(s)One internal examiner
Exam periodAutumn Term
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Description of the exam procedure

The exam consists of duly submitting three compulsory written assignments during the Fall semester. In order to pass Chinese 3, all assignments must be graded as "pass" by the instructor. Dates and formats will be announced in the syllabus in the beginning of the Fall semester which is available on LEARN.

Chinese assignment 2:
Exam ECTS2,5
Examination formHome assignment - written product
Individual or group examIndividual
Assignment typeWritten assignment
DurationWritten product to be submitted on specified date and time.
Grading scalePass / Fail
Examiner(s)One internal examiner
Exam periodAutumn Term
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Chinese assignment 3:
Exam ECTS2,5
Examination formHome assignment - written product
Individual or group examIndividual
Assignment typeWritten assignment
DurationWritten product to be submitted on specified date and time.
Grading scalePass / Fail
Examiner(s)One internal examiner
Exam periodAutumn Term
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Course content and structure

The focus of teaching is to enable the students to read, write and communicate in intermediate Chinese on socioeconomic topics. The overall aim of the course is textual comprehension, vocabulary building and written/oral production.

Teaching methods
Teaching methods are a mix of lectures and group work guided by cooperative learning principles that engage each student to a maximum extent.
The languages of instruction are Chinese and English.
Active involvement in class discussions and activities is expected of all participants, so students should come to class prepared to contribute. We encourage the students to be active outside the classroom in looking for opportunities to prepare for classes and practice their language skills.
Student workload
Teaching 48 hours
Preparation 128 hours
Examination 30 hours
Expected literature
  • Duanduan Li and Irene Liu, Reading Into a New China, Volume 2, Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 2010.
Last updated on 28-10-2014