Chinese Language 3
Undergraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 15
- Teaching semesters
- Autumn
- Course code
- KIN103
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Chinese and English/Norwegian
- Resources
- Schedule
- Reading list
Course description
Objectives and Content
KIN103 builds on KIN101 and KIN102, providing additional beginner's level instruction in and about the Chinese language, with emphasis on language structure, written language and everyday speech. The course is offered to students who wish to learn modern mandarin on more than just a basic level.
Students will acquire practical skills in modern Mandarin, both written and oral. They will acquire a vocabulary of 300 words related to daily life and society, as well as 160 signs. They will also familiarize themselves with common social and cultural activities in China. Correct pronunciation will be emphasized.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the course, the student is expected to:
- have acquired a basic vocabulary and a basic grasp of the grammar
- have acquired a 300-word vocabulary associated with daily life and 160 signs
- have knowledge of daily life, customs, customs and other cultural activities in China
- be able to write a series of the most useful Chinese signs without consulting a glossary or dictionary
- be able to express his/her opinion on various subjects
Full-time/Part-time
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
KIN101 and KIN102 or the equivalent. Good English skills.
Students who have previously taken KIN623 and KIN624 (previously KIN621 and KIN622) must prepare for the course on their own. Please contact the student advisor for information on this matter.
It is a clear advantage to take KIN103 and KIN104 in the same semester.
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
In order to be able to take the exam, the student must submit 5 written assignments, obtaining approval on a minimum of 4 assignments.
In addition, the student must submit 5 oral exercises. The exercises are to be submitted as audio files. The student must obtain approval on a minimum 4 assignments.
Students must attend at least 75 % of the teaching sessions. Mandatory assignments are valid for one additional semester following the semester of instruction.
Forms of Assessment
Grading Scale
Assessment Semester
Reading List
Textbook for beginners, which comes with its own workbook, and multimedia tools. Dictionaries and a separate grammar book.
The reading list will be ready by 1 Jul for the fall semester, and 1 Dec for the spring semester.