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Chinese Language and Culture Level 6 Part 1

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Level: Advanced (is this the right level for me?)

This course does not carry any credit towards a degree

Overview

By studying Chinese Language and Culture level 6  you will be able to understand a range of spoken and written discourses in different styles: factual, journalistic and non-specialist technical with ease and be able to express yourself orally and in written form using a range of accurate vocabulary and appropriate register, stating an opinion with confidence. You will  be able to refine your intercultural competence by accessing political, historical and cultural information from a variety of sources  and be able to make presentations on various subjects .

What does this course cover?

Topics

  • Gender Equality 
  • Women’s status in contemporary society 
  • The changing roles of women in society 
  • Changes in the family life pattern 
  • The changes in family role 
  • E-Commerce development 

Functions

  • Discussing social, cultural, political and economic matters at an advanced level 
  • Understanding metaphor and simile 
  • Using formal Chinese expression 
  • Making comparisons  
  • Drawing conclusions  
  • Summarising texts 

Grammar

  • Revision and consolidation of grammar aspects introduced at level 5 
  • Adjective reduplication 
  • Reported speech 
  • Causative verbs  
  • Resultative-verb-compounds 
  • Characters with multiple pronunciations and meanings  
  • Double entendre or pun 

 

What will I achieve?

When Chinese Language and Culture level 6 is complete you will improve existing language skills to achieve the equivalent of B2/C1 level of the CEFR.

 

*The above is an indication of content that may be covered over the duration of the course but it could vary depending on the level and progress of students in the class.

Key information

Course status: Places available

Full fee:£250

Alumni/Staff/UoL/KHP fee:£215

King's degree student fee:£175

Enrolment deadlines:

  • Winter term courses: Enrolment closes at 23.59 Thursday 11 January 2024. Teaching starts w/c January 20.
  • Winter Intensive courses: Enrolment closes at 23.59 Thursday 22 February 2024. Teaching starts w/c 26 February.

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