2024 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses Second foreign language courses
Chinese Conversation: Basic Course 1
- Academic unit or major
- Second foreign language courses
- Instructor(s)
- Li Zhang
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Wed
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAL.C231
- Number of credits
- 010
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 17, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
In this course, students will learn the Chinese phonological system, basic conversational topics, vocabulary and grammar. Emphasis is placed on listening and speaking, We use the textbook that show various scenes of everyday life, it will develop students’ abilities to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form, shot and rhythmical conversation will be easy for students to remember. Under the guidance of native instructor, learners will be able to communicate in Chinese more appropriately and correctly.
Course description and aims
At the end of this course, students will have increased their knowledge about Chinese phonological system, basic conversational topics of everyday life, will be able to introduce himself, and to have a positive attitude towards Chinese language learning, have gained confidence in using Chinese.
Keywords
correct pronunciation, basic conversational ability
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
At the beginning of each class, the instructor will explain the essential points of the class, including the key words, phrases and grammar. The instructor also corrects students 's pronunciation, has students to do exercise problems. We use the textbook that show Chinese culture and everyday life of ordinary people, the course will develop students’ abilities with spoken and written communication in Chinese, also expands what students know about modern society of China.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Lesson of pronunciation 1 | Practice of simple vowel |
| Class 2 | Lesson of pronunciation 2 | Practice of diphthong, Practice of consonant |
| Class 3 | Review of pronunciation, greeting | Practice of greeting |
| Class 4 | Dialogue1, introduce to each other. | Practice of self-introduction |
| Class 5 | Dialogue 2, have fun | Practice of adjective |
| Class 6 | Dialogue 3, weekend | Practice of speaking the days of the week and time |
| Class 7 | Review and short test | General review |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 30 minutes preparing for class and another 30minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Start with Reading Chinese Item15 by Zheng Gaoyong, Asahi Press
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None required
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students will be assessed on their attendance and activities in class.
Related courses
- LAL.C361 ： Chinese Conversation: Advanced Course 1
- LAL.C362 ： Chinese Conversation: Advanced Course 2
- LAL.C363 ： Chinese Conversation: Advanced Course 3
- LAL.C364 ： Chinese Conversation: Advanced Course 4
Prerequisites
None required