Syllabus

Chinese: Writing in Practice

Code
GKI3CC
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Language, Literatures and Learning
Subject field
Chinese (KIA)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
Chinese1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G2F
Approved
Approved, 19 June 2024.
This syllabus is valid from 19 June 2024.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • write short texts in Chinese in a variety of genres
  • use Chinese conjunctions, prepositions, particles and interjections correctly
  • master the use of Chinese punctuation
  • use established conventions of Chinese writing
  • review, revise and edit texts in Chinese.

Course Content

In the course students complete exercises in reading and revising short texts in Chinese. Texts from different genres are used.Students also practise applying Chinese syntax and punctuation and the established conventions of written Chinese.

Assessment

  • Active participation in seminars
  • Written assignments
  • Supervised written online examination

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

For a final course grade of VG (Pass with Credit), students must achieve VG for at least 5.5 credits, including the module Written examination.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Writing in practice - 2 Credits | U–VG
  • Narrative text - 2 Credits | U–VG
  • Argumentative text - 2 Credits | U–VG
  • Written examination - 1.5 Credits | U–VG

Entry Requirements

  • 60 credits in the main field of study Chinese

Other Information

The language of instruction is Chinese, and Swedish or English is used when necessary.

This course overlaps the previous course code GKI2PX.

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.