95471 - Chinese Language and Linguistic Exercises 2 - A

Course contents

The CHINESE LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS PRACTICAL SESSIONS 2-A will be taught by Dr Gao Xiaohong, a native speaker.

By the end of the course, students will have mastered the vocabulary and linguistic structures found in the short texts contained in the textbook.

In addition to studying the textbook, students will be guided throughout the year in developing their oral and written skills through exercises.

Chinese Language and Linguistics Practical Classes 2-A form an integral part of the Chinese Language and Linguistics course; they are intended for all second-year students.

Language Exercises 2-A focus on phonetics, the application of grammatical rules and vocabulary. This is a practical module lasting a full academic year. The languages of instruction are Italian and Chinese. All study materials are in Italian and Chinese.

The Chinese Language and Linguistics 2-A practical sessions involve carrying out the activities set out in the adopted textbook at a rate of approximately two units every three weeks; it is therefore expected that 15 units will be covered over the twenty weeks of the academic year.

The course aims to provide an intermediate understanding of the main structures of the written and spoken language.

The Chinese Language and Linguistics 2-A seminars comprise lessons organised around the four key language skills:

 

- listening comprehension: the ability to understand the communicative elements of a dialogue or speech;

 

- reading comprehension: the ability to understand the content of a written text;

 

- speaking: the ability to engage in an effective dialogue with an interlocutor or to deliver an effective and correct speech;

 

- writing: the ability to produce correct, comprehensible and effective texts.

Readings/Bibliography

Textbook used for the practical sessions:

 

Masini, F. et al. (2010). Chinese for Italians. Intermediate Course, Vol. II. Hoepli.

 

Recommended dictionary:

 

Zhao Xiuying (2013). The Chinese Dictionary. Chinese–Italian, Italian–Chinese Dictionary. Zanichelli.

 

Grammar texts adopted:

 

Romagnoli, Chiara (2012). Chinese Grammar: The Function Words of Modern Chinese. Hoepli

 

Paternicò, Luisa M., Varriano, Valeria and Tian Huiting (2021). Grammar of the Chinese Language. UTET.

 

Arcodia, Giorgio Francesco and Basciano, Bianca (2016). Chinese Linguistics. Pàtron.

 

N.B. For all modules:

 

Materials discussed during lectures and published on the course’s online platform form an integral part of the reading list. The relevant page numbers in the adopted texts will be indicated on the online platform at the start of the course. The adopted texts are required for passing the final examination, even for students who are unable to attend lectures. Lecturers are available to provide further explanations of the syllabus during their office hours.

Teaching methods

Reading and explanation of vocabulary, reading and comprehension of texts, completion of oral and written exercises proposed by the textbook and the instructor.

Assessment methods

Check the relevant section of the Language and Linguistics 2 course.

Teaching tools

Pleco Software (for iPhone/iPad and Android), free to download from www.pleco.com (however, we recommend purchasing at least one bundle).

Monolingual dictionaries available on gongjushu.cnki.net via access from Almastart (the list of dictionaries available free of charge will be posted on Virtuale).

Students with SLDs or temporary or permanent disabilities: we suggest that you contact the relevant university office ( https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en ) and your teacher immediately to work together to find the most effective strategies for attending classes and/or preparing for exams.
Any requests for exam accommodations must be made at least 15 days before the date of the exam, by sending an email to the teacher and copying (Cc) the email address disabilita@unibo.it (in case of disability) or dsa@unibo.it (for students with Specific Learning Difficulties).

Office hours

See the website of Tommaso Pellin