KSCA010 Chinese Language V

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/6/0. 4 credit(s) (plus 2 for the colloquium). Recommended Type of Completion: k (colloquium). Other types of completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Yu-Min Chang, MA (seminar tutor)
Chia-Jou Chen (seminar tutor)
doc. Wei-lun Lu, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Tzu-Yen Tai (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. Wei-lun Lu, Ph.D.
Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Yu-Min Chang, MA
Supplier department: Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Timetable of Seminar Groups
KSCA010/OS01: Mon 10:00–11:40 B2.42, Tue 8:00–9:40 B2.33, except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11., except, Y. Chang
KSCA010/01: Thu 18:00–19:40 B2.22, except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11., T. Tai
KSCA010/02: Thu 8:00–9:40 D33, except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11., Ch. Chen
KSCA010/03: Wed 8:00–9:40 D31, except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11., T. Tai
KSCA010/04: Wed 18:00–19:40 B2.52, except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11., Ch. Chen
KSCA010/05: Thu 16:00–17:40 B2.22, except Mon 18. 11. to Sun 24. 11.
Prerequisites
KSCA009 Chinese IV
- Upon entry, students are expected to have a solid proficiency level of CEFR A1.2 (or a solid HSK 3).
- The course is offered EXCLUSIVELY to the students of the Chinese Department of Masaryk University.
- Exceptions could be made ONLY IF an Erasmus student has Chinese Studies as their major at their home university and if the student can present documented proof. Language proficiency certificates (HSK/TOCFL) are NOT accepted.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
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Course objectives
This course meets three times a week and is designed to be both engaging and comprehensive. The first two sessions (KSCA010/OS01) focus on essential vocabulary and grammar, with all students attending together. During these sessions, the instructor will explain new words and grammatical concepts, followed by interactive classroom practice and lively discussions. Students will engage in extensive dialogue practice in small groups of 2-3 people, making the learning process dynamic and collaborative.
The third session (KSCA010/01-04) of the week is divided into smaller groups, where the teaching assistant will guide practice and review the material covered in the first two sessions. This smaller group setting allows for personalized attention and targeted feedback, helping students to reinforce their understanding and improve their speaking skills.
The course is conducted entirely in Chinese. To enhance the learning experience, students are encouraged to read the textbook and review the slides in detail before each class. This preparation will enable them to participate actively and get the most out of the interactive sessions. The course includes assignments and exams to track progress and ensure comprehension.
We use HSK4 as our textbook, which is the final spoken Chinese textbook in the HSK series. From HSK5 onward, the focus shifts to written Chinese. Therefore, this course is a crucial stage for mastering spoken Chinese. Through extensive in-class dialogue practice, students will learn to recognize various Chinese language contexts and master the grammatical usage within these contexts. They will also practice applying multiple grammatical structures in the same context, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively.
By the end of the course, students will have acquired advanced speaking skills that can be applied in daily life, travel, work, and natural conversations. This course aims to build confidence and fluency, preparing students for real-world communication in Chinese.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
- understand the main points of speech on familiar matters regularly encountered at work, school, leisure, etc.;
- understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency words or job-related language;
- deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken;
- enter a conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events);
- present clear and detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to his/her own field of interest;
- explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options;
- recognize contexts and apply correct grammars.
Syllabus
  • This course (Chinese V) uses the textbook HSK 4A (Lesson 1-10), following the order of the textbook's lessons.
Teaching methods
The teacher explains vocabulary and grammar.
Students practice and discuss in class.
The teaching assistant helps students practice.
Assessment methods
Final written exam (computerized, on campus) and oral exam (in person). The student needs to pass both the written (70% above) and the oral exam.
Besides the exam, the following rules must be observed:
1) Up to 4 unexcused absences are allowed in one semester. In case of 5 or more unexcused absences, the student will not be allowed to sit the final exam.
2) In order for an absence to be excused, students must notify the teacher in advance or within 24 hours after the class. If there is an official document (e.g., a medical certificate), students should submit a formal request to study Department of the Faculty.
3) The student fulfills all tasks given by the teacher (assignments, exams, etc.) Unpreparedness is judged as absence.
4) Students must not switch study groups, unless the teacher explicitly approved.
Language of instruction
Chinese
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: Posluchači vedlejšího studijního plánu 4 cvičení.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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