B3551 - Chinese Language and Linguistic Exercises 2 - C

Course contents

The CHINESE LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS PRACTICAL SESSIONS 2-C will be taught by Dr Clara Longhi.

 

By the end of the course, students will have mastered the 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 written production through exercises.

 

Chinese Language and Linguistics Seminars 2-C form an integral part of the Chinese Language and Linguistics course; they are intended for all second-year students. Chinese Language and Linguistics Seminars 2-C focus on writing practice. 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 tutor will provide texts of varying length and nature, with the aim of strengthening and assessing the acquisition of grammatical skills relating to the structures covered both during the Chinese Language and Linguistics 2 course and during the 2-A practical sessions.

 

The texts will be marked in class, errors will be discussed, and any structures will be explained again if necessary.

 

In addition, the tutor will provide audio and video clips to improve understanding of everyday language and to help students produce written and audio-visual texts at a level appropriate for the class.

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

The lessons include lectures involving discussion with students, in-class analysis of video and text material, and group work.

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