2017/2018

2018/2019

DM270

L-OR/21 (LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE OF CHINA AND SOUTH EAST ASIA)

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES

PERCORSO COMUNE

2°

1st semester (01/10/2018 - 14/12/2018)

9

60 lesson hours

Italian

WRITTEN AND ORAL TEST

FESTA MARCELLA (titolare) - 9 ECTS

Only students who passed the exam of Chinese Language I (Advanced Level) / Chinese Language 3 are admitted to take the exam of Chinese 2 (Advanced Level) Language

At the end of the second module the student will reach a intermediate language proficiency B2 (QCER), equivalent to HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) level 4.

The course aims at providing an intermediate/advanced language proficiency. More specifically, it focuses on the study of grammatical structures through the analysis and translation of texts on current issues related to Chinese culture and contemporary society. Furthermore, listening and conversation skills will be enhanced.

Frontal lessons

Masini, Federico et al. (2010), Il cinese per gli italiani, secondo volume. Milano: Hoepli.
Abbiati, Magda (1998), Grammatica di cinese moderno. Venezia: Cafoscarina.
Liu Lixin, Deng Fang, (2008), Home with Kids. Beijing: Shijie Tushu chuban.(Copies are provided by the Professor).
Additional material will be provided in due course

The exam will test grammar knowledge, comprehension (both reading and listening) and speaking skills.

The course is divided into two compulsory modules, Advanced Chinese I (second semester) and Advanced Chinese II (first semester) - nine credits each. Students are suggested to attend classes regularly.