FYBA Chinese Studies _1 Syllabus Mumbai University


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AC- 29/06/2021
Item No. 5.23 (R)


UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI









Revised Syllabus for the
F.Y.B.A (Chinese Studies )
Sem - I and I I

(As per the Choice Based Credit System with effect from the
academic year 2021 -22)










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UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI




Syllabus for Approval
Date: Signature:
Name of BOS Chairperson / Dean: ____________________________________

Sr.
No. Heading Particulars
1 Title of the
Course F.Y.B.A. (Chinese Studies )
2 Eligibility for
Admission XII (10+2) passed: 40% + Personal Interview
3 Passing
Marks 40%
4 Ordinances /
Regulations (if any)
5 No. of Years /
Semesters 1 year / Sem I & II
6 Level U.G.
7 Pattern Semester
8 Status Revised
9 To be implemented
from Academic Year From Academic Year: 2021 – 22

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Ordinances and Regulations as per the credit system of the Faculty of Humanities , University
of Mumbai
O_________ Title: F.Y.B.A. (Chinese Studies)
O_________ Eligibility: Students seeking admission to this programme should have passed
XIIth (10+2): 40% + Personal Interview
R_________ Intake Capacity: 30.
R_________ Teaching Faculty Qualification: as per the University norms for BA courses.
R_________ Duration of the Course: One academic year
R_________ Fees: Tuition fees: Rs. 30000/ - (Full year - Sem I & II)
Exam fees: as per the university policy
R_________ Standard of Passing: as per the university policy
R_________ Scheme of Syllabus and Evaluati on
R_________ Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments


Pattern of the exam paper: 5 questions of 10 marks each

Pattern & Evaluation:
Continuous evaluation (Chinese): 3 tests or as decided by course in -charge



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F.Y.B.A. Semester I
Course
Codes Course Name Marks
(Internal +
Theory) Credits Lectures
per week
UACHN 101 Chinese Language: Listening Skills I 100 3 3
UACHN 102 Chinese Language: Speaking Skills I 100 3 3
UACHN 103 Chinese Language: Reading Skills I 100 3 3
UACHN 104 Chinese Language: Writing Skills I 100 2 2
UACHN 105 Introduction to East Asia 100 2 2
UACHN 106 Chinese History I 100 2 2
UACHN 107
Audit Course Chinese Language Tutorials
Listening + Speaking 3
UACHN 108
Audit Course Chinese Language Tutorials
Reading + Writing 3
Total 600 15 15
(+ 6 = 21)













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F.Y.B.A. Semester II
Course
Codes Course Name Marks
(Internal +
Theory) Credits Lectures
per week
UACHN 201 Chinese Language: Listening Skills II 100 3 3
UACHN 202 Chinese Language: Speaking Skills II 100 3 3
UACHN 203 Chinese Language: Reading Skills II 100 3 3
UACHN 204 Chinese Language: Writing Skills II 100 2 2
UACHN 205 Chinese History II 100 2 2
UACHN 206 Chinese Culture Studies I 100 2 2
UACHN 207
Audit Course Chinese Language Tutorials
Listening + Speaking 3
UACHN 208
Audit Course Chinese Language Tutorials
Reading + Writing 3
Total 600 15 15
(+ 6 = 21)

SYLLABUS IN DETAIL:
F.Y.B.A. Semester I
COURSE CODE: UACHN 101
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language: Listening Skills I
Credits = 03
Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend and recognise the Chinese phonetics and Intonation.
2. Develop the ability to differentiate between initials and finals sounds with emphasis
majorly on tones marks.
3. Identify and understand the similar sounding Chinese phonetics and changes in tone
marks as per the tone marks rules.
4. Analyze basic language structure and respond to daily life situation.
5. Use language apps and (online) dictionaries.
6. Develop the ability to work in different teams and mixed groups.

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7. Apply language learning skills of listening skills at the basic level in order to work
independently.
Course Outline:
The course shall introduce 300 basic Chinese words. The focus shall be on practice of
listening skills. Emphasis shall be on tone marks and oral comprehension.
Listening I:
Chinese Phonetics and Intonation
Basic Recognition of Sounds
Basic Recognition of the Four Tones
Simultaneous Reproduction of Sounds and the Four Tones

Prescribed Texts:
 New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook Volume 2, Beijing language and Culture
University Press, Liu Xun.
 Elementary Chinese Readers, Part 1 and Part 2, Sinolingua, Beijing, 2008.
Recommended Reading:
 A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course ( I) and Supplementary Book, Beijing
Language and Culture University Press, Beijing, 2014, Chen Zhuo.
 Modern Chinese Beginner’s Course, Part 1, BLCU, Beijing, 2008.
 Conversational Chinese 301, Beijing Langua ge and Culture University Press, Kang,
Yuhua and Li, Siping.
 A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners, Beijing Language and Culture
University Press, Li Dejin ; Cheng Meizhen .

(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments


COURSE CODE: UACHN 102
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language: Speaking Skills I
Credits = 03
Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend and apply and make use of basic language structures in authentic situations.
Construct and answer basic questions pertaining to one’s and other’s name, residence or
similar topics from one’s direct surroundings. Understand and build simple sentences
pertai ning to concrete necessities.

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2. Develop the ability to pronounce basic Chinese initials and finals with emphasis
majorly on tones marks.
3. Demonstrate the ability to introduce himself/ herself and others.
4. Analyze basic language structures and respond to daily life situations.
5. Use language apps and (online) dictionaries.
6. Develop the ability to work in different teams and mixed groups.
7. Apply language learning skills of speaking skills at the basic level in order to work
independently.
Course Outline:
The course shall introduce 300 basic Chinese words and elementary grammar for basic
conversation. The focus shall be on practice of speaking skills. Emphasis shall be on tone
marks and proper pronunciation. They should be able to speak basic Chinese for everyday
life.
Speaking I:
Intonation with emphasis on four tones and tonal modification
Simple sentence reading in pinyin

Prescribed Texts:
 New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook Volume 2, Beijing language and Culture
University Press, Liu Xun.
 Elementary Chinese Readers, Part 1 and Part 2, Sinolingua, Beijing, 2008.
Recommended Reading:

 Modern Chinese Beginner’s Course, Part 1, BLCU, Beijing, 2008.
 Conversational Chinese 301, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Kang,
Yuhua and Li, Siping.
 A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course ( I) and Supplementary Book, Beijing
Language and Culture University Press, Beijing, 2014, Chen Zhuo.
 A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners, Beijing Language and Culture
University Press, Li Dejin ; Cheng Meizhen .

(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments




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COURSE CODE: UACHN 103
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language: Reading Skills I
Credits = 03
Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend and make use of Chinese pinyin to differentiate between Chinese initials and
finals and understand the position of tone marks .
2. Read basic Chinese Pinyin with combination of initials and finals and emphasis
majorly on position of tones marks.
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify and read basic Chinese characters .
4. Able to read basic words and texts .
5. Use language apps and (online) dictionaries.
6. Develop the ability to work in different teams and mixed groups.
7. Apply language learning skills of reading skills at the basic level in order to work
independently.
Course Outline:
The course shall introduce 300 basic Chinese words and elementary grammar for basic
reading. The focus shall be on practice of readi ng skills. Emphasis shall be on tone marks,
proper pronunciation of pinyin tone marks and recognition of Chinese characters. They
should be able to read basic Chinese words and texts.
Reading I:
Introduction to the Intricacies of the Four Tones
Introducti on to Pinyin Romanization
Basic Recognition of Chinese Characters
Basic Reading of Simple Chinese
Sentences Focus on Pitch Contours

Prescribed Texts:
 New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook Volume 2, Beijing language and Culture
University Press, Liu Xun.
 Elementary Chinese Readers, Part 1 and Part 2, Sinolingua, Beijing, 2008.

Recommended Reading:
 A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course ( I) and Supplementary Book, Beijing
Language and Culture University Press, Beijing, 2014, Chen Zhuo.
 Modern Chinese Beginner’s Course, Part 1, BLCU, Beijing, 2008.
 Conversational Chinese 301, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Kang,
Yuhua and Li, Siping.
 A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners, Beijing Language and Culture
University Press, Li Dejin ; Cheng Meizhen .

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(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course In charge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments

COURSE CODE: UACHN 104
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language: Writing Skills I
Credits = 02
Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend and apply basic rules of Chinese Character writing .
2. Differentiate between Chinese radicals and stroke marks.
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify four types of Chinese characters .
4. Able to write basic Chinese characters .
5. Use language apps and (online) dictionaries.
6. Develop the ability to work in different teams and mixed groups.
7. Apply language learning skills of writing skills at the basic level in order to work
independently.
Course Outline:
The course shall introduce 300 basic Chinese words and elementary grammar for basic
writing in pinyin and Chinese ch aracters. The focus shall be on practice of writing skills.
Emphasis shall be on stroke order and 100 radicals. They should be able to write basic
Chinese characters and sentences.
Writing I:
History of Chinese Script
Introduction to Chinese Pictographs a nd Ideographs
Introduction to Basic Strokes and Stroke Order
Simple Character Writing
Basic Grammatical Constructions

Prescribed Texts:
 New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook Volume 2, Beijing language and Culture
University Press, Liu Xun.
 Elementary Chinese Readers, Part 1 and Part 2, Sinolingua, Beijing, 2008.

Recommended Reading:
 A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course ( I) and Supplementary Book, Beijing
Language and Culture University Press, Beijing, 2014, Chen Zhuo.
 Modern Chinese Beginner’s Course, Part 1, BLCU, Beijing, 2008.

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 Conversational Chinese 301, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Kang,
Yuhua and Li, Siping.
 A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners, Beijing Language and Culture
University Press, Li Dejin ; Cheng Meizhen .

(Additional material to be compli ed & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments

COURSE CODE: UACHN 105
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to East Asia
Credits = 02
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand Chinese geography, climate and its effect on day to day life .
2. Understand China’s relationship with East Asian nations, contribution of China
towards East Asian nations and vice versa.
Course Outline:
The course shall focus on East Asian nation’s relationship with China, the development and
progress took place through Silk Route Trade. Strengthen relationship among the nations and
geographical, political and economic relationship from China.
Prescribed Texts:
 East Asia: The Great Tradition ed. Edwin Reischauer and J.K. Fairbank, Geroge Allen
and Unwin Ltd; London, 1960.
 Veeck, Gregory. “China’s Geography: Globalization and the Dynamics of Political,
Economic and Social Change” in Changing Regions in Gl obal Context: New
Perspectives in Regional Geography Series, Rowman and Littlefield Publishers,
Second Edition, 2011.

Recommended Reading:

 National Geographic Atlas of China, National Geographic, 2009.

(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments



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COURSE CODE: UACHN 106
COURSE TITLE: Chinese History I
Credits = 02
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand ancient Chinese civilization, dynasties and modern historical period .
2. Develop researchable approach towards China’s history.
Course Outline:
The course shall focus on Chinese legendary history, emperors and uprising of social an d
economic developments under dynasties.
Chinese History:
Legendary Emperors
Political History from the Legendary Xia until the Qing Dynasty (2100 BCE - 1911 CE)
Social Institutions in Ancient China

Prescribed Texts:
 Chinese History , Liu Zepeng, Liu H ui, Xu Lin; Higher Education Press, 2007.
 Dawson, Raymond, Imperial China, Pelican Books, 1976


Recommended Reading:

 Schurmann, Franz and Schell, Orville(eds.). Imperial China and Republican China, 2
Volumes: China Readings, 1970.

(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments


COURSE CODE: UACHN 107
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language Tutorials (Listening + Speak ing)
Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend and apply and make use of basic language structures in authentic situations.
Construct and answer basic questions pertaining to one’s and other’s name, residence or
similar topics from one’s direct surroundings. Understand and build simple sentences
pertaining to concrete necessities.
2. Demonstrate the ability to introduce himself/ herself and others.
3. Analyze basic language structures an d respond to daily life situations.
4. Use language apps and (online) dictionaries.

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5. Develop the ability to work in different teams and mixed groups.
6. Apply language learning skills of listening and speaking skills at the basic level in
order to work independen tly.
Course Outline:
The course shall focus on reading and listening practice. Speaking and Listening exercises
shall be decided by the respective course teacher.
Prescribed Texts:
 A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course ( I) and Supplementary Book, Beijing
Language and Culture University Press, Beijing, 2014, Chen Zhuo.
 Elementary Chinese Readers, Part 1 and Part 2, Sinolingua, Beijing, 2008.

Recommended Reading:

 Modern Chinese Beginner’s Course, Part 1, BLCU, Beijing, 2008.
 New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook Volume 2, Beijing language and Culture
University Press, Liu Xun.
 Conversational Chinese 301, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Kang,
Yuhua and Li, Siping.
 A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners, Beijing Language and Cult ure
University Press, Li Dejin ; Cheng Meizhen .

(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments

COURSE CODE: UACHN 108
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language Tutorials ( Read ing + Writing)
Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend and apply and make use of basic language structures in authentic situations.
Construct and answer basic questions pertaining to one’s and other’s name, residence or
similar topics from one’s direct surroundings. Understand and build simple sentences
pertaining to concrete necessities.
2. Demonstrate the ability to introduce himself/ herself and others.
3. Analyze basic language structures an d respond to daily life situations.
4. Use language apps and (online) dictionaries.
5. Develop the ability to work in different teams and mixed groups.
6. Apply language learning skills of reading and writing skills at the basic level in order
to work independently .
Course Outline:

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The course shall focus on speaking and writing practice. Writing and Reading exercises shall
be decided by the respective course teacher.
Prescribed Texts:
 A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course ( I) and Supplementary Book, Beijing
Language and Culture University Press, Beijing, 2014, Chen Zhuo.
 Elementary Chinese Readers, Part 1 and Part 2, Sinolingua, Beijing, 2008.

Recommended Reading:

 Modern Chinese Beginner’s Course, Part 1, BLCU, Beijing, 2008.
 New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook Volume 2, Beijing language and Culture
University Press, Liu Xun.
 Conversational Chinese 301, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Kang,
Yuhua and Li, Siping.
 A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners, Beijing Language and Culture
University Press, Li Dejin ; Cheng Meizhen .

(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments


F.Y.B.A. Semester II
COURSE CODE: UACHN 201
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language: Listening Skills II
Credits = 03
Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend and recognise the Chinese phonetics and Intonation.
2. Develop the ability to differentiate between initials and finals sounds with emphasis
majorly on tones marks.
3. Identify and understand the similar sounding Chinese phonetics and changes in tone
marks as per the tone marks rules.
4. Analyze bas ic language structure and respond to daily life situation.
5. Use language apps and (online) dictionaries.
6. Develop the ability to work in different teams and mixed groups.
7. Apply language learning skills of listening skills at the basic level in order to work
independently.

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Course Outline:
The course shall introduce 600 basic Chinese words. The focus shall be on practice of
listening skills. Emphasis shall be on tone marks and oral comprehension.
Listening II:
Listening to the basic conversation audios
Simult aneous listening exercise

Prescribed Texts:
 A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course ( I) and Supplementary Book, Beijing
Language and Culture University Press, Beijing, 2014, Chen Zhuo.
 Elementary Chinese Readers, Part 1 and Part 2, Sinolingua, Beijing, 2008.

Recommended Reading:

 Modern Chinese Beginner’s Course, Part 1, BLCU, Beijing, 2008.
 New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook Volume 2, Beijing language and Culture
University Press, Liu Xun.
 Conversational Chinese 301, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Kang,
Yuhua and Li, Siping.
 A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners, Beijing Language and Culture
University Press, Li Dejin ; Cheng Meizhen .

(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments


COURSE CODE: UACHN 202
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language: Speaking Skills II
Credits = 03
Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend and apply and make use of basic language structures in authentic situations.
Construct and answer basic questions pertaining to one’s and other’s name, residence or
similar topics from one’s direct surroundings. Understand and build simple sentences
pertai ning to concrete necessities.
2. Develop the ability to pronounce basic Chinese initials and finals with emphasis
majorly on tones marks.
3. Demonstrate the ability to introduce himself/ herself and others.
4. Analyze basic language structures and respond to daily life situations.
5. Use language apps and (online) dictionaries.
6. Develop the ability to work in different teams and mixed groups.

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7. Apply language learning skills of speaking skills at the basic level in order to work
independently.
Course Outline:
The course shall introduce 600 basic Chinese words and elementary grammar for basic
conversation. The focus shall be on practice of speaking skills. Emphasis shall be on tone
marks and proper pronunciation. They should be able to speak basic Chinese for everyday
life.
Speaking II:
Conversation through simple sentences in dialogue on topics drawn from everyday life based
on text.
Prescribed Texts:
 A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course ( I) and Supplementary Book, Beijing
Language and Culture University Press, Beijing, 2014, Chen Zhuo.
 Elementary Chinese Readers, Part 1 and Part 2, Sinolingua, Beijing, 2008.

Recommended Reading:

 Modern Chinese Beginner’s Course, Part 1, BLCU, Beijing, 2008.
 New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook Volume 2, Beijing language and Culture
University Press, Liu Xun.
 Conversational Chinese 301, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Kang,
Yuhua and Li, Siping.
 A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners, Bei jing Language and Culture
University Press, Li Dejin ; Cheng Meizhen .

(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments

COURSE CODE: UACHN 203
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language: Reading Skills II
Credits = 03
Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend and make use of Chinese pinyin to differentiate between Chinese initials and
finals and understand the position of tone marks .
2. Read basic Chinese Pinyin with combination of initials and finals and emphasis
majorly on position of tones marks.
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify and read basic Chinese characters .

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4. Able to read basic words and texts .
5. Use language apps and (online) d ictionaries.
6. Develop the ability to work in different teams and mixed groups.
7. Apply language learning skills of reading skills at the basic level in order to work
independently.
Course Outline:
The course shall introduce 600 basic Chinese words and elementary grammar for basic
reading. The focus shall be on practice of reading skills. Emphasis shall be on tone marks,
proper pronunciation of pinyin tone marks and recognition of Chinese characters. They
should be able to read basic Chinese words and te xts.
Reading II:
Simple passages in Chinese
Select text
Basic Grammatical Construction

Prescribed Texts:
 A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course ( I) and Supplementary Book, Beijing
Language and Culture University Press, Beijing, 2014, Chen Zhuo.
 Element ary Chinese Readers, Part 1 and Part 2, Sinolingua, Beijing, 2008.

Recommended Reading:

 Modern Chinese Beginner’s Course, Part 1, BLCU, Beijing, 2008.
 New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook Volume 2, Beijing language and Culture
University Press, Liu Xun.
 Conversational Chinese 301, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Kang,
Yuhua and Li, Siping.
 A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners, Beijing Language and Culture
University Press, Li Dejin ; Cheng Meizhen .

(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments

COURSE CODE: UACHN 204
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language: Writing Skills II
Credits = 02
Course Outco mes:
1. Comprehend and apply basic rules of Chinese Character writing .
2. Differentiate between Chinese radicals and stroke marks.

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3. Demonstrate the ability to identify four types of Chinese characters .
4. Able to write basic Chinese characters .
5. Use language apps and (online) dictionaries.
6. Develop the ability to work in different teams and mixed groups.
7. Apply language learning skills of writing skills at the basic level in order to work
independently.
Course Outline:
The course shall introduce 600 basic Chinese wor ds and elementary grammar for basic
writing in pinyin and Chinese characters. The focus shall be on practice of writing skills.
Emphasis shall be on stroke order and 100 radicals. They should be able to write basic
Chinese characters and sentences.
Writing II:
Origin of Chinese Characters
Characters writing
Prescribed Texts:
 New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook Volume 2, Beijing language and Culture
University Press, Liu Xun.
 Elementary Chinese Readers, Part 1 and Part 2, Sinolingua, Beijing, 2008.

Recommended Reading:
 A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course ( I) and Supplementary Book, Beijing
Language and Culture University Press, Beijing, 2014, Chen Zhuo.
 Modern Chinese Beginner’s Course, Part 1, BLCU, Beijing, 2008.
 Conversational Chinese 301, Be ijing Language and Culture University Press, Kang,
Yuhua and Li, Siping.
 A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners, Beijing Language and Culture
University Press, Li Dejin ; Cheng Meizhen .

(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments

COURSE CODE: UACHN 205
COURSE TITLE: Chinese History II
Credits = 02
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand ancient Chinese civilization, dynast ies and modern historical period .
2. Develop researchable approach towards China’s history.

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Course Outline:
The course shall focus on modern Chinese leaders and their contribution towards China’s
freedom from semi -feudal and semi -colonized society.
Prescribed Texts:

 Chinese History , Liu Zepeng, Liu Hui, Xu Lin; Higher Education Press, 2007.
 Dawson, Raymond, Imperial China, Pelican Books, 1976.
Chinese History II : (1911 -1949 till date)
 Major Political, Social, and Economic Trends
 First Five -year Plan
 Socialist Construction of the State
 Collectivization of Agriculture
 Agrarian Reform Policy
 Hundred Flowers’ Campaign
 Anti-Rightist Movement
 Great Leap Forward
 Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution
 Reform and Opening up Pol icy

Recommended Reading:

 Schurmann, Franz and Schell, Orville(eds.). Imperial China and Republican China, 2
Volumes: China Readings, 1970.


(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments


COURSE CODE: UACHN 206
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Culture Studies I
Credits = 02
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand Chinese culture and society .

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2. Understand China’s cultural and historical contribution to the world and its long -
lasting existence in modern era.

Course Outline:
The course shall cover basic general knowledge about Chinese medieval and modern society,
culture, economy and lifestyle.
Pres cribed Texts:
Chinese Culture , Liu Zepeng, Liu Hui, Xu Lin; Higher Education Press, 2007 .

Recommended Reading:

 Chen Jerome, Mao Tse -Tung and the Chinese Revolution, 1915 – 1949, Oxford
University Press, 1971.
 Hsu, Y. Immanuel, The Rise of Modern China, Oxford University Press, 1989.
 Gifford, Rob. China Road: A journey into the future of a Rising Power, Random
House Trade Paperbacks, 2008.

(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of exami nation: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments

COURSE CODE: UACHN 207
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language Tutorials (Listening + Speak ing)

The course shall focus on reading and listening practice. Reading and Listening exercises
shall be decided by the respective course teacher.
Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend and apply and make use of basic language structures in authentic situations.
Construct and answer basic questions pertaining to one’s and other’s name, residence or
similar topics from one’s direct surroundings. Understand and build simple sentences
pertaining to concrete necessities.
2. Demonstrate the ability to introduce himself/ herself and others.
3. Analyze basic language structures and respond to daily life situations.
4. Use language apps and (online) dictionaries.
5. Develop the ability to work in different teams and mixed groups.
6. Apply language learning skills of listening and speaking skills at the basic level in
order to work independently.

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Course Outline:
The course shall focus on speak ing and listening practice. Speaking and Listening
exercises shall be decided by the respective course teacher.
Prescribed Texts:
 A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course ( I) and Supplementary Book, Beijing
Language and Culture University Press, Beijing, 2014, Chen Zhuo.
 Elementary Chinese Readers, Part 1 and Part 2, Sinolingua, Beijing, 2008.

Recommended Reading:

 Modern Chinese Beginner’s Course, Part 1, BLCU, Beijing, 20 08.
 New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook Volume 2, Beijing language and Culture
University Press, Liu Xun.
 Conversational Chinese 301, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Kang,
Yuhua and Li, Siping.
 A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners, Beijing Language and Culture
University Press, Li Dejin ; Cheng Meizhen .

(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments


COURSE CODE: UACHN 208
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language Tutorials ( Read ing + Writing)

The course shall focus on speaking and writing practice. Speaking and Reading exercises
shall be decided by the respective course teacher.
Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend and apply and make use of basic language structures in authentic situations.
Construct and answer basic questions pertaining to one’s and other’s name, residence or
similar topics from one’s direct surroundings. Understand and build simple sentences
pertaining to concrete necessities.
2. Demonstrate the ability to introduce himself/ herself and others.
3. Analyze basic language structures and respond to daily life situations.
4. Use language apps and (online) dictionaries.
5. Develop the ability to work in diffe rent teams and mixed groups.
6. Apply language learning skills of reading and writing skills at the basic level in order
to work independently.
Course Outline:

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The course shall focus on reading and writing practice. Writing and Reading exercises shall
be deci ded by the respective course teacher.
Prescribed Texts:
 A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course ( I) and Supplementary Book, Beijing
Language and Culture University Press, Beijing, 2014, Chen Zhuo.
 Elementary Chinese Readers, Part 1 and Part 2, Sinolingua , Beijing, 2008.

Recommended Reading:

 Modern Chinese Beginner’s Course, Part 1, BLCU, Beijing, 2008.
 New Practical Chinese Reader: Textbook Volume 2, Beijing language and Culture
University Press, Liu Xun.
 Conversational Chinese 301, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, Kang,
Yuhua and Li, Siping.
 A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners, Beijing Language and Culture
University Press, Li Dejin ; Cheng Meizhen .

(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Sch eme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments


Examination and Standard of Passing
As per existing University of Mumbai norms.