Chinese 1 Programme of Classes Autumn 2010
For complete beginners and basic users of the language.
This course will give beginners a good foundation in speaking and listening Mandarin Chinese. The emphasis is on developing practical listening and speaking capability. Students will learn the tonal system and emphasis will be placed on proper pronunciation. Pinyin will be studied while basic grammar will be introduced. The study of characters will be introduced from 1.4 onwards.
Course descriptions are currently being finalised and will be added to the site by end of July 2010.
Classes are led by the Confucius Institute teaching staff.
Chinese 1.1 Autumn Term Classes
In the autumn term there are thre new Chinese 1.1 classes on offer for complete beginners. These classes run on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6.00-8.00pm at the Confucius Institute.
Chinese 1.2 Autumn Term Classes
Those who have completed 1.1 or equivalent (20 hours of study) can progress to Chinese 1.2. Two classes are on offer on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6.00-8.00pm in the Confucius Institute.
Chinese 1.3 Autumn Term Classes
Those who have completed 1.2 or equivalent (40 hours of study) can progress to Chinese 1.3. This continuation class runs on Tuesday evenings from 6.30-8.30pm in Buccleuch Place
Chinese 1.4 Autumn Term Classes
Those who have completed 1.3 or equivalent (60 hours of study) can progress to Chinese 1.4. This continuation class runs on Tuesday evenings from 6.00-8.00pm and on Wednesday afternoons from 2.00-4.00pm in the Confucius Institute.
Chinese 1.5 Autumn Term Classes
Those who have completed 1.4 or equivalent (80 hours of study) can progress to Chinese 1.5. This continuation class runs on Thursday evenings from 6.00-8.00pm in the Confucius Institute.
Teaching method
All classes ares tutorial based with a combination of whole class activity and group work. Students will be provided with written and audio materials as learning aids.
In order to fully benefit from the course and to achieve the learning outcomes, students will need to devote 1-2 hours out with classes to revision and homework
Attendance
Students are expected to enrol for one class and attend this class regularly. If a student misses their regular class they may be able to attend an alternative class in the same week if numbers allow. Classes start week beginning 27 September and end week beginning 6 December 2010.
Questions?
Please contact us on 0131 662 2180 or email info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk
Price
The cost for a full term (ten or 11 weeks) is £125. A concessionary rate of £83 is available if:
- Your / your family's sole income is Department for Work and Pensions benefits
- You are in receipt of pension credit
- You are a full time student
Please note all classes are subject to minimum numbers.