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Chinese 4

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Chinese 4
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2018
Module code: DFBGM412
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
2V (2 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
2
Semester: 4
Mandatory course: no
Language of instruction:
German
Assessment:
Written exam (50%) + presentation (25%) + informal tests (25%)

[updated 25.11.2020]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

DFBGE-400 Electrical Engineering - Renewable Energy and System Technology, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2018 , semester 4, optional course
DFBEES-403 (P610-0035) Electrical Engineering - Renewable Energy and System Technology, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2019 , semester 4, mandatory course, course inactive since 22.09.2023
DFBBW-441 (P620-0573) Business Administration, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2013 , optional course
DFBGE-400 Electrical Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2015 , semester 4, optional course
DFBGM412 Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2018 , semester 4, optional course
DFBME-403 (P610-0323) Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2019 , semester 4, mandatory course
DFBME-403 (P610-0323) Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2024 , semester 4, mandatory course, course inactive since 22.09.2023
DFBTO408 International Tourism Management, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2018 , optional course
DFITM-403 (P620-0474) International Tourism Management, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2020 , semester 4, mandatory course, course inactive since 22.09.2023
DFBI-415 Computer Science and Web Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2018 , semester 4, optional course
DFIW-403 (P610-0189) Computer Science and Web Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2019 , semester 4, mandatory course, course inactive since 22.09.2023
DFBLG413 International Logistics Management, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2018 , semester 4, optional course
DFILM-403 (P620-0559) International Logistics Management, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2019 , semester 4, optional course
DFILM-403 (P620-0559) International Logistics Management, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2022 , semester 4, optional course, course inactive since 22.09.2023
DFBBW-441 (P620-0573) German-French and International Management, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2018 , optional course
DFIM-403 German-French and International Management, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2019 , semester 4, mandatory course, course inactive since 22.09.2023
DFBLG413 Logistics, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2013 , semester 4, optional course
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
30 class hours (= 22.5 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 60 hours (equivalent to 2 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 37.5 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Thomas Tinnefeld
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Thomas Tinnefeld

[updated 30.10.2017]
Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students will:
- be able to understand short dialogues and identify specific information components
- be able to exchange information orally in more standard situations  
- be able to understand shorter texts of written Chinese (characters)
- be able to use the appropriate input software to reproduce longer texts
- be able to use the appropriate input software to produce longer texts in the foreign language  
- be able to develop and apply strategies to solve language problems
- be able to assess the prevailing cultural differences in the source and target culture


[updated 25.11.2020]
Module content:
- More basic topics from everyday life (e.g. asking for the time, talking about your health, going to the doctor, meeting with friends, renting an apartment, making excuses and complaints)
- More basic topics pertaining to student life (e.g. presenting your own course of study)
- Expressing personal concerns and asking polite questions (advanced)
- More experience in dealing with small talk situations


[updated 25.11.2020]
Teaching methods/Media:
- Presentations by the lecturer
- Partner work and presentations
- Group work phases where students tackle specific tasks
- Multimedia language lab
- Short presentations by the students
- Internet research
- Computer transcription and audio recordings of selected texts


[updated 25.11.2020]
Recommended or required reading:
- Internet resources
- Subject-related multimedia programs
- Textbook: New Practical Chinese Reader. Textbook (Chinese-English version). Vol.1. Lessons 11 to 14. Beijing: Beijing Language and Culture University Press
- Power-Point presentations from the lecturer or equivalent forms of visualization to illustrate intercultural aspects
- Internet resources, for example Quizlet, Pinterest and learning applications
- Video and audio material


[updated 25.11.2020]
 
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