- Docente: Yan Wen
- Credits: 5
- SSD: L-OR/21
- Language: Chinese
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Forli
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Corso:
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
Specialized translation (cod. 9174)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Specialized translation (cod. 9174)
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from Oct 10, 2023 to Dec 13, 2023
Learning outcomes
The student knows the basic features (terms, concepts and methods) needed for the study of the structure, functions and textual organization of the Chinese language; s/he knows the basic techniques required for information mining, drafting, editing and revising text and is able to understand, analyze and coherently produce complex written texts (but also oral speeches) belonging to various specialized text types and genres.
Course contents
During the first part, students will be asked to read and analyze different materials such as literature,newspaper articles and social network extracts, dealing with current social issues, in order to improve their familiarity on complex syntactic structures. In the second section, the course will focus on writing ability starting from correction and revision exercises; in a further step, students will need to develop their own papers, based on topics and writing technique assimilated during the course.
Readings/Bibliography
Suggested readings:
Abbiati M., (2014) Grammatica del cinese moderno, Venezia: Cafoscarina
Romagnoli C., (2016) Grammatica cinese, Milano: Hoeplin
Dictionaries:
Zhao X., (2013) Il dizionario cinese-italiano, italiano-cinese, Bologna: Zanichelli
Casacchia, G., Bai Y., (2013) Dizionario cinese-italiano, Venezia: Cafoscarina.
Lv S., Ding S., (2012) Xiandai hanyu cidian (Modern Chinese Dictionary), Beijing:Shangwu yinshuguan
Further materials will be submitted by the teacher and available on Moodle platform
Teaching methods
The materials selected aim to draw students attention to the chinese current events and complex syntactic structures of chinese language. Through careful analyze of the above mentioned texts, difficulties related to writing skills will be highlighted.
Duration of the course (COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE 70%): 40 hours in traditional lecture mode + 40 practising hours with native chinese teacher
As concerns the teaching methods of this course unit, all students must attend the online Modules 1, 2 on Health and Safety [https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/health-and-safety/online-course-on-health-and-safety-in-study-and-internship-areas].
Assessment methods
the assessment consists in two tests and the final vote will be the average of both.
- writing test: students will need to complete a writing task, topic to be defined with the teacher.
- oral test: students will need to introduce and discuss on their writing project.
Teaching tools
Learning evaluation scale
30-30L
Excellent level. The candidate possesses excellent language skills, with a very high level of competence in Chinese.
27-29
Above average level. The candidate makes only minor errors, and shows a solid command of the required skills and competences.
24– 26
Generally sound level. The candidate displays a number of shortcomings, indicating a reasonable command of the required skills and competences.
21-23
Adequate level. The candidate displays significant shortcomings and only an adequate command of the required skills and competences.
18– 20
Minim level. The candidate only meets the minimum level required and shows a minimal command of the required skills and competences.
< 18 Fail
The candidate’s does not meet the required standard and shows a wholly inadequate command of the required skills and competences.
Office hours
See the website of Yan Wen