Chinese Upper Intermediate Course
Part of the range of Chinese language learning courses and activities at SOAS Language Centre
Duration:
This is a one-year course with three terms of twelve weeks.
Mode of Attendance: Part Time
Description
The course is a natural progression from the Lower Intermediate Chinese course. The course consists of three terms (each term consists of 12 weeks) with a continued focus on developing the practical listening, spoken and reading skills of the course participants, but gradually moving on to use the Chinese language to express one’s ideas and viewpoints with a wider range of vocabulary on various topics. By the end of the course, the participants should be able to engage in discussions of non-specialist current topics. It is also hoped that the participants should develop the ability to read traditional form of Chinese characters, as the textbook comes in both simplified and traditional forms
Course participants will have the freedom to develop their own vocabulary depending on their interest, and will develop the skills to gather information from authentic sources in Chinese.
The course uses "A Trip to China" (Princeton University Press 1996) over the period of three terms and possibly some supplementary materials prepared by the Language Centre. Chinese will be mainly used as the language of instruction in class. The course will be discussion based, with listening and speaking skills continuing to be the focus. Social and cultural elements will be an increased aspect of the course. Preparation for the class is highly recommended, and voluntary homework is set each week.
Class size is normally limited to fifteen to allow plenty of interaction.
Entry Requirements
Entry to the course is by assessment only. Applicants must contact the Language Centre to arrange for an assessment at least 3 weeks before the beginning of the term. Knowledge of basic Chinese grammar and approximately 850 characters is required.
Fee for this Course
The fee for each twelve-week term is £415 payable in advance.
Terms and Conditions
See our terms and conditions of payment before enrolling on the course.
How to Apply for this Course
You can apply and pay online or by post.
Classes may fill up quickly. In some cases, additional classes are set up. It is best to apply early in order to avoid disappointment.
Materials
Timetable
Classes will be held at the Bloomsbury or Kings Cross Campus of SOAS in central London on one evening a week or Saturday daytime. Participants receive 24 hours of language tuition over each twelve-week term (with additional weeks where public holidays displace a class session). See our timetable pages for dates and times.
