BASIC CHINESE LANGUAGE

The course is part of the integrative educational activities related to the Bachelor’s degree courses in “Sustainable Chemistry and Technologies” and “Engineering Physics”, and is designed for students who are interested in learning the Mandarin Chinese language, with the aim of providing the first tools and skills in the linguistic-translation field for basic communication.
The course is structured in such a way as to promote skills related to the human and social sciences, in consideration of the fact that the internationalization of markets accelerates the formation of multicultural work environments where knowledge of the language and linguistic mediation are desirable skills for building inclusion and shared visions.

At the end of the course the student will be able to critically understand and use elementary structures of the Chinese language, achieving a level of language proficiency equivalent to level A1 of the CEFR (Common European framework of reference for language proficiency). Specific objectives are: knowledge and understanding and their applications, including phonology, pinyin transcription system, basic grammar, writing rules, the ability to master a lexicon of about 350 words and 300 characters; Ability to judge, i.e. how to use the tools and digital resources made available on moodle; Communication skills, i.e. how to make use of proper terminology, and know how to interact in a respectful way; learning skills, i.e. to develop a relational way to address the different contexts of study and shape an integrated view of the knowledge and skills acquired.

A very good theoretical and practical knowledge of the Italian language is mandatory to attend the course, particularly oral and written expressions, grammatical analysis and logical analysis.

The course provides students with an overall knowledge, at a beginner level, of written and spoken modern Chinese for basic communication on topics such as family, work, friendship, etc. Specific topics: Chinese characters, phonetic transcription, grammar basics, book lessons, audiovisual material related to the HSK 1-2 level.

1) Boya Chinese: Volume 1: Elementary [2nd Edition], Beijing University Press
2) Additional material will be supplied during the course.

Other references:
Abbiati M., Grammatica di cinese moderno, Cafoscarina, Venezia 1998 e succ.
Abbiati M. e Chen Liansheng, Caratteri cinesi, Cafoscarina, Venezia 2001 e succ.

The verification of acquired abilities and skills is carried out through a written exam (grammar, listening, reading comprehension, writing).

Teaching is organized in lectures; flipped classroom on given topics specified on moodle platform; writing and conversation practice through the experiential learning and group work aimed at building and consolidating the knowledge, skills and competences necessary to meet the goal of the course; use of digital instruments.

Italian

written

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development