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Chinese for Beginners 2

(course inactive since 30.09.2022)

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Chinese for Beginners 2
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Mechatronics and Sensor Technology, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2012
Module code: MST.CA2
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P400-0004
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: according to optional course list
Mandatory course: no
Language of instruction:
English
Assessment:
Term paper with presentation

[updated 05.10.2020]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

EE-K2-544 (P400-0004) Energy system technology / Renewable energies, Bachelor, ASPO 01.04.2015 , optional course, general subject, course inactive since 30.09.2022
KIB-CHI2 (P400-0004) Computer Science and Communication Systems, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2021 , optional course, not informatics specific, course inactive since 30.09.2022
KIB-CHI2 (P400-0004) Computer Science and Communication Systems, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2022 , optional course, not informatics specific, course inactive since 30.09.2022
MAB.4.2.1.24 (P400-0004, P610-0465, P620-0564) Mechanical and Process Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2013 , semester 5, optional course, non-technical, course inactive since 30.09.2022
MST.CA2 (P400-0004) Mechatronics and Sensor Technology, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2012 , optional course, non-technical, course inactive since 30.09.2022
MST.CA2 (P400-0004) Mechatronics and Sensor Technology, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2019 , optional course, non-technical, course inactive since 30.09.2022
MST.CA2 (P400-0004) Mechatronics and Sensor Technology, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2020 , optional course, non-technical, course inactive since 30.09.2022
PIBWN62 (P400-0004) Applied Informatics, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2011 , semester 6, optional course, course inactive since 30.09.2022
PIB-CHI2 (P400-0004) Applied Informatics, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2017 , optional course, not informatics specific, course inactive since 30.09.2022
MST.CA2 (P400-0004) Mechatronics and Sensor Technology, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2011 , optional course, non-technical, course inactive since 30.09.2022
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):
MST.CA1 Chinese for Beginners I


[updated 01.10.2012]
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Thomas Tinnefeld
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Thomas Tinnefeld

[updated 01.10.2012]
Learning outcomes:
- Advanced introduction to Pinyin, the phonetic Chinese alphabet
- Ability to understand simple dialogues
- Ability to communicate in basic contexts for the purpose of exchanging information
- Development of basic reading skills with regard to narrowly defined thematic contexts
- Development of skills for the writing texts in Pinyin
- Ability to recognize Chinese characters and translate them into Pinyin
- Ability to transcribe narrowly defined texts in Chinese script using appropriate computer software (optional)
- Development of a basic understanding of Chinese grammar
- Awareness of fundamental differences between the target and source cultures


[updated 05.10.2020]
Module content:
- Repetition and consolidation of basic greetings
- Consolidation of Hanyu-Pinyin
- In-depth introduction to written Chinese (radicals and writing direction)
- Detailed presentation of yourself and your family in Chinese
- Dealing with basic grammatical phenomena (e.g. word order in a statement, sentences with adjective and verbal predicate, questions with and without a question word)
- Awareness for the Chinese culture (e.g. Chinese festivities)
- Ordering food and drinks in a restaurant


[updated 05.10.2020]
Teaching methods/Media:
- Presentations by the lecturer
- Partner work
- Group work phases where work assignments will be completed by the students
- Multimedia language lab
- Short presentations by the students
- Internet research

[updated 05.10.2020]
Recommended or required reading:
- Listening comprehension texts (audio and/or video)
- Internet resources
- Subject-related multimedia programs
- Additional materials on vocabulary and grammar
- Textbook: New Practical Chinese Reader. Textbook (Chinese-English Version). Vol.1. Lessons 1-6. Beijing: Beijing Language and Culture University Press


[updated 05.10.2020]
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