Description
This course is composed of two parts: class activity and after-class tasks.
Class activities include discussion of sample texts and students’ written works, discussion of writing styles and formats, pattern exercises, group/individual writing. After-class tasks include reading text samples and the completion of writing assignments, for instance, commenting on text samples or other students’ work. After-class tasks are internet-based: text samples are retrieved and assignments are handed in through the Blackboard system.
A personal portfolio for each student will record students’ writing output during this semester. In addition, students have to hand in three essays (CV with biography, report of interview and research proposal). They 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 Chinese writing skills for specific purposes, i.e., writing of research reports, application letters, curriculum vitae, comments and summaries. The focus lies on academic writing skills.
Familiarize students with common genres and styles of written Chinese.
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
Teaching materials will be distributed during the term.
Test method
After-class tasks (25%)
Essays (40%)
Final exam (35%)
Time table
Second semester, two hours per week.
Check the timetable on the departmental website for time and location.
Contact
Lecturer: mrs C. Lin, e-mail address 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