Description
Class activities include intensive reading, extensive reading and writing.
Students are required to read two texts (10-15 pages in total) before each session and discuss those materials during the class.
Students are also required to write three short essays in the whole semester. Writing styles and format will be discussed.
Besides, students are also expected to be thoroughly prepared and to contribute actively.
Teaching method
Seminar
Admission requirements
The course is taught in Mandarin. Students must have a prior level of Mandarin at least equivalent to HSK 6 or CPT 3. They must also meet all entry requirements for the MA in Chinese Studies.
Course objectives
- Help MA students currently at a high-intermediate level to develop their skills by reading large amounts of varied, authentic materials, and writing short essays with reference to the said materials.
Course load
This course is a 5-ECTS course requiring 125-150 student learning hours (including hours of class session and activity outside the class).
Required reading
Authentic language materials will be distributed during the term.
Test method
Class reading comprehension assignments 30%
Essays 35%
Final exam 35%
Time table
First semester, two hours per week.
Check the timetable on the departmental website for time and location.
Contact
Lecturer: mrs C. Lin, e-mail <c.lin@hum.leidenuniv.nl>.
Registration
Through U-TWIST
Blackboard
Yes
For enrollment,visit the website Blackboard. Then click on: courses > Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen > China, Talen en Culturen van > 2009-2010> Registreer/enroll.
Remarks
None