This course provides am understanding of the Chinese language both from a prospective of syntax and lexicon and with regard to traditional and modern Chinese society. Furthermore, during the course students will study and apprehend special structures and complex expressions.
Masini, F. et al., Il cinese per gli italiani, vol. 2, Hoepli, Milano, 2010 (Lessons 17-20). Masini, F. et al., Il cinese per gli italiani. Corso avanzato, Hoepli, Milano, 2014 (Lezioni 1-6). Additional material provided in class or published on MOODLE.
Students are invited to take a small dictionary.
- Knowledge and understanding: the course aims to provide a deeper understanding of the Chinese language and its syntax as well as its traditional and modern society. By the end of the course, students should be able to communicate in various contexts and deal with intermediate level texts. The expected language level is level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), corresponding to levels HSK 3 and HSK 4.- Making judgements: By the end of the course, students should be able to comprehend text register (written or oral) and to draw information on lexicon, syntax and cultural contexts.- Communication skills: by the end of the 10 hours’ course, students should be able to read and comprehend intermediate level texts, translate sentences from and in Chinese, sustain a conversation on daily life and on cultural interest topics.- Learning skills: by the end of the course, students are able to consult bilingual dictionaries and to make use of specialized applications or online resources both to practice autonomously the Chinese language and to enrich ones’ cultural horizons by getting directly in touch with the Chinese reality.
Prerequisites
This course is designed for students who have complete at least two years of Chinese language courses or equal to level A2 of of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises in class, independent study.
Further information
besides the classes with the appointed professor, students are required to attend the classes with the Chinese native speaking instructor, that are part of the course.
Type of Assessment
Written and oral test. The written test consists in quizzes on grammar and lexicon, close and open questions, pattern drills, translation
from Chinese to Italian and vice versa. Each session has one written text at the beginning.
Once passed the written text, students have access to the oral test. Students who pass the
written test must take the oral test in the same session, as written and oral tests are two parts of the same exam.
The oral test consists in reading, translating and commenting one of the texts featured during the course and in a brief conversation in Chinese on the topics discussed in class.
Course program
1) figurative use of compound directional complements; 2) figurative use of interrogative pronouns 3) rhetorical use of interrogative sentences; 4) double negatives; 5) food culture in China; 6) tea culture; 7) etiquette; 8) names and surnames; 9) martial arts; 10) the women’s issue.