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Course Description

BASIC REQUIRED COURSES

ICH (101, 105, 201, 208, 304, 310) Chinese Intensive (Ⅰ to Ⅵ)

Ms. Zhang Weiping, Ms. Cao Yanting
Years I, II & III, Semester I & II

This course introduces the general knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and character writing in Chinese language from fundamental to advanced level. It builds student’s understanding of and skills in using the Chinese language.

ICH (102, 108, 202, 209) Chinese Listening (I to IV)

Ms. Feng Yanmin
Year I & II, Semesters I & II

This courses focus on training learners’ skill of listening Chinese. Students build their abilities in listening to Chinese speakers.

ICH (103, 106, 203, 210) Chinese Speaking (I to IV)

Ms. Zhang Weiping
Year I & II, Semesters I & II

This courses focus on training learners’ skill of speaking Chinese. Students learn and practice improving their ability to communicate smoothly in Chinese. Moreover, students learn about Chinese society which is necessary for successful communication with native Chinese speakers.

ICH(107, 204,211, 305) Chinese Reading (I to IV)

Ms. Cao Yanting
Year I, II & III, Semester I & II

This course trains the learners’ skill of reading and makes the learners achieve the ability of Chinese reading. In this course, students learn to comprehend texts, various kinds of authentic reading materials are used in this subject, students will enlarge their knowledge about the world, and China in particular.

ICH (205, 212) Basic Chinese Writing (I, II)

Mr. Fan Shan
Year II, Semesters I & II

This course focuses on developing students’ skills and competence in Chinese writing. It introduces basic knowledge of Chinese writing from Character to simple composition. Students learn the knowledge of Chinese characters and how to express the knowledge and opinions using Chinese language.

ICH213 Chinese Survey

Teacher TBA
Year II, Semesters II

This course introduces the country of China briefly and simply, students learn about China from the whole view and systematically, including Chinese history, geography, culture, philosophy and so on.

SPECIALTY REQUIRED COURSES

ICH (306, 311) Modern Chinese Language (I, II)

Mr. Zhou Jinguo
Year II, Semester I & II

This course introduces modern Chinese language including Putonghua and dialects. It focuses on Putonghua from the points of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation character and rhetoric.

ICH (307, 312) Ancient Chinese Language (I, II)

Mr. Fan Shan
Year II, Semester I & II

This course introduces the most important part of Chinese language—Ancient Chinese Language, including the original complex Chinese character, ancient Chinese pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar. It makes learners understand the development of Chinese language from the whole view

ICH308 Selected Modern Chinese Literature Reading

Ms. Yu Haoyan
Year III, Semester II

This course introduces the most valuable part of Chinese literature—Ancient Literature and makes learners understand literature itself and Chinese history, tradition and civilization as well.

ICH314(405) Selected Ancient Chinese Literature Reading

Ms. Zhang Ruolan
Year III, Semester II

This course introduces the most valuable part of Chinese literature—Ancient Literature and makes learners understand literature itself and Chinese history, tradition and civilization as well.

ICH313 Traditional Chinese Culture

Ms. Zhang Rumei
Year III, Semester II

This course offers the learners chance to understand the core and the spirit of traditional Chinese culture as an important part of eastern culture. It introduces the background and development of traditional Chinese culture.

ICH309 Chinese History

Teacher TBA
Year III, Semester I

This course introduces the history of China from more than 2000 years before till the contemporary society, with a particular focus on the economical, political, cultural and identity development of China.

ICH207 Chinese Human Geography

Teacher TBA
Year III, Semester I

This course introduces the environment and the resources of China in the view of geography.

ICH315 Chinese Composition

Ms. Rao Junshu
Year III, Semester II

Building upon the skills gained in the ‘Basic Chinese Writing’ course, students learn how to write composition using high level vocabulary, grammar and rhetoric, then improve their written expression competence.

ELECTIVES

Video and Talking

Ms. Zhang Weiping
Year II, Semester I

With the assistance of Chinese video, Chinese movie and Chinese TV play, students learn more about Chinese language, Chinese society and Chinese culture, and improve their communication competence.

ICH104 Pronunciation

Ms. Cao Yanting
Year II, Semester I

This course introduces basic knowledge of Chinese pronunciation. Students learn how to speak like a Chinese with lots of practice, eventually improve their speaking competence.

ICH214 Computer Manipulation in Chinese

Teacher TBA
Year II, Semester II

This course introduces students to the vocabulary necessary for computer skills and computer usage in China. In addition, students are taught basic Chinese computer skill, becoming acquainted with and using Chinese Windows, typing documents in Chinese, communicating in Chinese via e-mail, and surfing Chinese websites.

ICH406 Ancient Chinese Philosophy

Teacher TBA
Year IV, Semester I

This course introduces the principal modes of Chinese thought in ancient China, from Confucius to Mencius, Lao Tzu to Chung Tzu. It leads students to deeper understanding of Chinese thoughts.

ICH407 Contemporary Society of China

Teacher TBA
Year IV, Semesters I

This course introduces contemporary society of China, including modern Chinese life, custom and so on. Students get deep understanding of modern China.

ICH421 Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Introduction

Teacher TBA
Year IV, Semester II

This course introduces an important part of Chinese culture—Chinese calligraphy, students learn the development of Chinese character, different way of writing character and writing tools.

Contact Info

Head of Department:

Mr. Ith Sothea
Tel:+855-17771468
Fax: +855-23-881-087

Coordinator of Department:

Zhou Liyuan
Tel: +855 010 683 200
Office:IFL Campus E building 3th Floor Room 319

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