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AC- 29/06/2021
Item No. 5.22 (R)
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
Revised Syllabus for the
S.Y.B.A (Chinese Studies )
Sem - III and IV
(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 S.Y.B.A. (Chinese Studies )
2 Eligibility for
Admission F.Y.B.A. (Chinese Studies ) or First Year
Bachelor’s Programme: 40% + HSK 3 / 150
hours of Chinese language training + Entrance
test + Personal Interview (Viva)
3 Passing
Marks 40%
4 Ordinances /
Regulations ( if any)
5 No. of Years /
Semesters 1 year / Sem III & IV
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: S.Y.B.A. (Chinese Studies )
O_________ Eligibility: Students seeking admission to this programme should have passed FYBA
in Chinese o r First Year Bachelor’s Programme: 40% + HSK 3 / 150 hours of
Chinese language training + Entrance test + Personal Interview (Viva).
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 III & IV)
Exam fees: as per the university policy
R_________ Standard of Passing: as per the university policy
R_________ Scheme of Syllabus and Evaluation
R_________ Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments
OR
100 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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Bachelor Programme 2020 -2021
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI
S.Y.B.A. Semester III
Course
Codes Course Name Marks
(Internal +
Theory) Credits Lectures
per
week
UACHN 301 Chinese Language: Listening Skills III 100 3 3
UACHN 302 Chinese Language: Speaking Skills III 100 3 3
UACHN 303 Chinese Language: Reading Skills III 100 3 3
UACHN 304 Chinese Language: Writing Skills III 100 3 3
UACHN 305 Introduction to Chinese Philosophy 100 3 3
UACHN 306 Contemporary Chinese Studies 100 3 3
UACHN 307 Introduction to Chinese Internet and
Technology 100 2 2
UACHN 308 Chinese Folktales 100 2 2
Total 800 22 22
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S.Y.B.A. Chinese Course Semester IV
Course
Codes Course Name Marks
(Internal +
Theory) Credits Lecture
per
week
UACHN 401 Chinese Language: Listening Skills IV 100 3 3
UACHN 402 Chinese Language: Speaking Skills IV 100 3 3
UACHN 403 Chinese Language: Reading Skills IV 100 3 3
UACHN 404 Chinese Language: Writing Skills IV 100 3 3
UACHN 405 Essay Writing and Comprehension 100 3 3
UACHN 406 Fundamental of Translation Skills I 100 3 3
UACHN 407 Introduction to Chinese Literature 100 2 2
UACHN 408 Introduction to Business Chinese 100 2 2
Total 800 22 22
SYLLABUS IN DETAIL:
S.Y.B.A. Semester III
COURSE CODE: UACHN 301
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language: Listening Skills III
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 Chine se phonetics and changes in tone
marks as per the tone marks rules.
4. Analyze language grammar 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:
This course shall introduce 500 new Chinese words. The focus shall be on practice of
listening skills. Emphasis shall be on the recognition of c orrect tone, words meaning as well
as understanding conversation at the intermediate level.
Prescribed Texts:
Chen Zhuo, Bridge: A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course (3rd Edition, English
Annotation) vol.1 (with Supplementary Book & 1 MP3 CD) , Beijing Language and
Culture University Press,2012.
Recommended Reading:
Liu Xun , New Practical Chinese Reader, Vol. 2 (2nd Ed.): Textbook (with MP3 CD)
(English and Chinese Edition) , Beijing Language and Culture UniversityPress,2011.
Kang Yuhua and Lai Siping, Conversational Chinese 301 (3rd ed.), Vol. 1(Chinese
and English Edition) , Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2007.
Kang Yuhua and Lai Siping, Conversational Chinese 301 (3rd ed.), Vol. 1 (3 CDs)
(Chinese and English Edition) (Chinese) Audio CD – Audio book, Beijing Language
and Culture University Press, 2007.
Li Dejin , A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners (Revised Edition) (English and
Chinese Edition) , Beijing Language and Culture University Press , 2008.
(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 302
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language: Speaking Skills III
Credits = 03
Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend and apply and make use of basic language structures in auth entic
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. 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.
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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:
This course shall introduce 500 new Chinese words at the int ermediate level. Emphasis shall
be on proper pronunciation and fluency, a long with the practice of spoken Chinese, their
application in authentic situations shall also be dealt with. They should be able to speak
fluent Chinese in daily and social life.
Prescribed Texts:
Chen Zhuo, Bridge: A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course (3rd Edition, English
Annotation) vol.1 (with Supplementary Book & 1 MP3 CD) , Beijing Language and
Culture University Press, 2012.
Recommended Reading:
Liu Xun , New Practical Ch inese Reader, Vol. 2 (2nd Ed.): Textbook (with MP3 CD)
(English and Chinese Edition) , Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2011.
Kang Yuhua and Lai Siping, Conversational Chinese 301 (3rd ed.), Vol. 1(Chinese
and English Edition) , Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2007.
Pimsleur Language Programs,Chinese (Mandarin) I (Chinese) 2nd Edition, Simon &
Schuster Audio,2000.
Wu Yuemei, My Chinese Picture Dictionary, Commercial Press, 2009.
Li Dejin , A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners (Revised Edition) (English and
Chinese Edition) , Beijing Language and Culture University Press , 2008.
(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 303
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language: Reading Skills III
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) d ictionaries.
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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:
This course shall include read 500 new Chinese words in text and frequently used grammar
patterns. Emphasis shall be on reading skills at the intermediate level. It shall involve diverse
exercises for practice. They should be able to read Chinese texts in a wild range of topics.
Prescribed Texts:
Chen Zhuo, Bridge : A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course (3rd Edition, English
Annotation) vol.1 (with Supplementary Book & 1 MP3 CD) , Beijing Language and
Culture University Press, 2012.
Recommended Reading:
Liu Xun , New Practical Chinese Reader, Vol. 2 (2nd Ed.): Tex tbook (with MP3 CD)
(English and Chinese Edition) , Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2011.
Kang Yuhua and Lai Siping, Conversational Chinese 301 (3rd ed.), Vol. 1(Chinese
and English Edition) , Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2007 .
(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 304
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language: Writing Skills III
Credits = 03
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 monosyllable and disyllable Chinese characters.
5. Use language apps and (online) dictionaries.
6. Develop the ability to work in different teams and mixed groups.
7. Apply languag e learning skills of writing skills at the basic level in order to work
independently.
Course Outline:
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This course shall include writing 500 new Chinese words at the intermediate level. Emphasis
shall be on writing skills, as well as the correct stroke ord er and writing short passage.
Prescribed Texts:
Chen Zhuo, Bridge: A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course (3rd Edition, English
Annotation) vol.1 (with Supplementary Book & 1 MP3 CD) , Beijing Language and
Culture University Press, 2012.
Recommended Reading:
Hu Xing, HSK Chinese Characters 2000 (Chinese Edition), Beijing Language &
Culture Univ. Press, 2004.
Alison Matthews & Lawrence Matthews, Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters: (HSK
Levels 1 -3) A Revolutionary New Way to Learn and Remembe r the 800 Most Basic
Chinese Characters , Tuttle Publishing, 2007.
William McNaughton, Reading and Writing Chinese: Third Edition, HSK All Levels
(2,349 Chinese Characters and 5,000+ Compounds), Tuttle Publishing; 2013.
Ping Makarsky, Easy Learning: Chinese Characters, CreateSpace Independent
Publishing Platform,2012.
(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 305
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Chinese Philosophy
Credits = 03
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand ancient Chinese Philosophers and their contribution towards Chinese
society and politics .
2. Understand China’s philosophical contribution in the world and contribution of
modern Chinese philosophers in western philosophy.
Course Outline:
This course shall introduce various aspects of Chinese society and culture. Em phasis shall be
on Chinese Philosophy .
Prescribed Texts:
Karyn L. Lai , An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy (Cambridge Introductions to
Philosophy), Cambridge University Press, 2008.
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Recommended Reading:
Wing -Tsit Chan ,A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy, Princeton University Press,
1969.
Jeeloo Liu, An introduction to Chinese Philosophy: From Ancient Philosophy to
Chinese Buddhism, Wiley Blackwell, 2006.
Bryan Van Norden , Introduction to Classical Chinese Philosophy, Hackett Publishing
Company, Inc,2011.
Wen Hanming, Chinese Philosophy (Introductions to Chinese Culture), Cambridge
University Press; 3 edition, 2012.
(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 306
COURSE TITLE: Contemporary Chinese Studies
Credits = 03
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand the developments and changes taking place in Chinese society .
2. Understand China’s growth in the field of technology.
3. Understand China’s economy and its impact on the world.
Course Outline:
The course attempts to develop an understanding of the major deve lopments and changes in
China since 1949 from social, political and economic perspectives and enables them to have a
basic understanding of Chinese politics, society and economy. The focus would be on the
political and economic institutions, political move ments, economic developments and social
reforms in contemporary China Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao.
Prescribed Texts:
Elizabeth Freund Larus , Politics & Society in Contemporary China , Lynne Rienner
Pub,2012.
Recommended Reading:
Kerry Brown, Contemporary China (Contemporary States and Societies) , Palgrave;
2015.
Wang Hui, China's New Order: Society, Politics, and Economy in Transition, Harvard
University Press, 2003.
Michael Dillon , Contemporary China - An Introduction , Routledg e,2008.
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David B. H. Denoon , China: Contemporary Political, Economic, and International
Affairs, NYU Press,2007.
Sebastian Heilmann , China's Political System, Rowman & Littlefield Publishers,2017.
(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 307
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Chinese Internet and Technology
Credits = 02
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand China’s mainland internet usage and advancement in technology .
2. Understand and apply and make use of technical vocabularies in situational
conversations.
3. Able to use Chinese websites, email id and search engines for shopping, writing an
email to Chinese firm/person, search information etc.
4. Able to handle and work on Chinese technology and computer system.
Course Outline:
This cou rse shall introduce computer application in Chinese. Material, exercises and tasks
shall be given by teacher. They should be able to work with Chinese office software.
(Additional print, audio and visual material to be complied & provided by Course Inchar ge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments
COURSE CODE: UACHN 308
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Folktales
Credits = 02
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand Chinese folktales and its influence on Chinese society and culture.
2. Understand the connectivity of Chinese folktales with other cultures and beliefs.
3. Understand the significance of various objects, animals and symbolic messages throu gh its
characters in the long -lasting social customs and traditions in China.
4. Able to analyse ancient cultural and social practices such as songs, poetry, dance, puppetry
and takes and its influences on human nature and contemporary Chinese society.
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Course Outline:
This course shall introduce the folklore of China which also includes songs, poetry, dance,
tales etc. The student shall be able to relate and connect the Chinese culture with various
other cultures(e.g. India) through the representation of various objects and animals and uses
symbolic messages through its characters, which will help them to develop a critical thinking
towards the source and origin of various Chinese social customs, rituals and festivals, along
with its expression and usage in Chinese language.
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments
S.Y.B.A. Semester IV
COURSE CODE: UACHN 401
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Langu age: Listening Skills IV
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 language grammar structure and respond to daily life situation.
5. Use language apps and (online) dictionaries.
6. Develop the ability to work in different team s and mixed groups.
7. Apply language learning skills of listening skills at the basic level in order to work
independently.
Course Outline:
This course shall be a continuation of Course UACHN 301. It shall include 1000 new
Chinese words in texts at the inter mediate level. Emphasis shall be on listening skill,
understanding complex sentences and short passage.
Prescribed Texts:
Chen Zhuo, Bridge: A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course (3rd Edition, English
Annotation) vol.2 (with Supplementary Book & 1 MP3 CD), Beijing Language and
Culture University Press, 2012.
Recommended Reading:
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Liu Xun , New Practical Chinese Reader, Vol. 3 (2nd Ed.): Textbook (with MP3 CD)
(English and Chinese Edition) , Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2011.
Kang Yuhua and Lai Siping, Conversational Chinese 301 (3rd ed.), Vol. 2(Chinese
and English Edition) , Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2007.
Kang Yuhua and Lai Siping, Conversational Chinese 301 (3rd ed.), Vol. 2 (3 CDs)
(Chinese and English Editio n) (Chinese) Audio CD – Audio book, Beijing Language
and Culture University Press, 2007.
(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 402
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language: Speaking Skills IV
Credits = 03
Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend and apply and make use of intermediate 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. 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) di ctionaries.
6. Develop the ability to work in different teams and mixed groups.
7. Apply language learning skills of speaking skills at the intermediate level in order to
work independently.
Course Outline:
This course shall be a continuation of Course UACHN 302 and emphasize upon speaking
skill extempore, debate and discussions. Exercises based on seen and unseen texts shall be
dealt with. They should be able to speak fluently with native Chinese speaker.
Prescribed Texts:
Chen Zhuo, Bridge: A Practical Interm ediate Chinese Course (3rd Edition, English
Annotation) vol.2 (with Supplementary Book & 1 MP3 CD) , Beijing Language and
Culture University Press, 2012.
Recommended Reading:
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Liu Xun , New Practical Chinese Reader, Vol. 3 (2nd Ed.): Textbook (with MP3 CD)
(English and Chinese Edition) , Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2011.
Kang Yuhua and Lai Siping, Conversational Chinese 301 (3rd ed.), Vol. 2(Chinese
and English Edition) , Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2007.
Pimsleur Language Programs, Chinese (Mandarin) II (Chinese) 2nd Edition, Simon &
Schuster Audio,2000.
Wu Yuemei, My Chinese Picture Dictionary, Commercial Press, 2009.
Li Dejin , A Practical Chinese Grammar for Foreigners (Revised Edition) (English and
Chinese Edition) , Beijing Language and Culture University Press , 2008.
(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 403
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language: Reading Skills IV
Credits = 03
Course Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate the ability to identify and read intermediate level Chinese characters.
2. Able to read intermediate level words and texts.
3. Use language apps and (online) dictionaries.
4. Develop the ability to work in different teams and mixed groups.
5. Apply langua ge learning skills of reading skills at the intermediate level in order to
work independently.
Course Outline:
This course shall be a continuation of course UACHN 303. It emphasizes on the reading skill
and involves diverse exercises for practice at the in termediate level.
Prescribed Texts:
Chen Zhuo, Bridge: A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course (3rd Edition, English
Annotation) vol.2 (with Supplementary Book & 1 MP3 CD) , Beijing Language and
Culture University Press, 2012.
Recommended Reading:
Liu Xun, New Practical Chinese Reader, Vol. 3 (2nd Ed.): Textbook (with MP3 CD)
(English and Chinese Edition) , Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2011.
Kang Yuhua and Lai Siping, Conversational Chinese 301 (3rd ed.), Vol. 1(Chinese
and English Editi on), Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2007.
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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 404
COURSE TITLE: Chinese Language: Writing Skills IV
Credits = 03
Course Outcomes:
1. Comprehend and apply 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 monosyllable and disyllable 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 intermediate level in order to
work independently.
Course Outline:
This course shall be a continuation of UACHN 304. It involves diverse exercises for prac tice
writing at the intermediate level. Emphasis shall be on correct stroke order, characters and
writing passages, short stories etc.
Prescribed Texts :
Chen Zhuo, Bridge: A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course (3rd Edition, English
Annotation) vol.2 (with Supplementary Book & 1 MP3 CD) , Beijing Language and
Culture University Press, 2012 .
Recommended Reading:
Hu Xing, HSK Chinese Characters 2000 (Chinese Edition), Beijing Language &
Culture Univ. Press, 2004.
Alison Matthews & Lawrence Matthews, Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters: (HSK
Levels 1 -3) A Revolutionary New Way to Learn and Remember the 800 Most Basic
Chinese Characters , Tuttle Publishing, 2007.
William McNaughton, Reading and Writing Chinese: Third Edition, HSK All Levels
(2,349 Chinese Characters and 5,000+ Compounds), Tuttle Publishing; 2013.
Ping Makarsky, Easy Learning: Chinese Characters, CreateSpace Independent
Publishing Platform,2012.
(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
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Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments
COURSE CODE: UACHN 405
COURSE TITLE: Essay writing and Comprehension
Credits = 03
Course Outcomes:
1. Develop an ability to express oneself on various topics through essay writing.
2. Able to make use of Chinese phrases and idioms.
3. Apply writing skills by proper use of grammar and vocabularies to make content
standard.
4. Read, understand and interpret complex text.
5. Develop the ability to work in different teams and mixed groups.
Course Outline:
This course introduces vocabulary related to geography, history and culture of China. This is
for improving the writing ability in Chinese on various topics. Emphasis shall be on essay
writing, official letter writing, drafting business contracts.
Prescribed Texts:
Chen Zhuo, Bridge: A Practical Intermediate Chinese Course (3rd Edition, English
Annotation) vol.2 (with Supplementary Book & 1 MP3 CD) , Beijing Language and
Culture University Press, 2012 .
(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 406
COURSE TITLE: Fundamentals of Translation Skills I
Credits = 03
Course Outcomes:
1. Distinguish different domains of source texts and subject specific vocabulary and
understand the difference in usage of language styles.
2. Identify, analyse and translate different types of texts.
3. Research concepts and terminology online and use online dict ionaries.
4. Understand the context and identify the appropriate word.
5. Upgrade Chinese & English language skills.
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Course Outline:
This course introduces translation (English>Chinese and Chinese>English) as an
employability skill. The course material shall be compiled by the respective teacher and may
consist of (online) newspaper and magazine articles, letters, speeches, brochures, (simple)
literary texts, instruction manuals and introduce translation of texts of different domains like
technical, scientific , engineering, medical, legal, commercial . The course imparts knowledge
on China’s current affairs such as politics, foreign policy and socio -economic issues through
translation. Moreover, the course also intends to approach the cultural gaps between China
and India which is a major challenge in translation.
Prescribed Texts:
Shi Guangheng, Guided Readings in Journalistic Chinese ,Beijing Language &
Culture University Press,1996.
Times, Elementary Level.
Recommended Reading:
Chinese Newspaper (People’s Daily, Liberation Daily) & English Newspaper,
Materials from Internet.
(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 407
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Chinese Literature
Credits = 02
Course Outcomes:
1. Understand China’s ancient -modern literature work .
2. Introduction of well – renowned Chinese literati and their contributions in Chinese as
well as World literature.
3. Understand the Chinese literature works and implementing in translation studies .
4. Develop interest towards literature work .
Course Outline:
This course emphasis on ancient as well as modern Chinese literature, famous Chinese literati
and their literature work. This course imparts knowledge about the contributions of the
Chinese literati in the world of literature and gives a deep understanding about Chinese
society a nd changing trends. The objective of the course is to develop interest among Indian
students towards Chinese literature and carry out independent learning and research work
while pursuing higher education further. The language of instruction would be Engli sh.
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(Additional print, audio and visual material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Prescribed Texts:
Chinese Literature , China International Press, 2010.
(Additional print, audio and visual material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 marks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments
COURSE CODE: UACHN 408
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Business Chinese
Credits = 0 2
Course Outcomes:
1. Identify and respond effectively and concisely to various types and formats of formal
letters and emails in a corporate setting.
2. Outline and demonstrate essential presentation skills. Analyse and express one’s
opinions in a structured manner about different day -to-day situations in business
scenario.
3. Apply appropriate vocabulary and language structures.
4. Understand the importance o f original writing and avoid plagiarism from secondary
literature and internet and respect the code of conduct inside and outside classrooms.
5. Utilise electronic presentation software effectively in presentations.
6. Respond appropriately to various business scenarios effectively and maintain a cordial
inter-personal relationship in office setting. Develop the ability to work in
heterogeneous groups and demonstrate business etiquettes in order to maximize
employability.
Course Outline:
This course shall mai nly deal with business correspondence. Written and oral formal
communication in business scenario shall be practised. Awareness about various business
etiquettes, professional ethics and behaviour shall be created.
Prescribed Texts:
Better Chinese, Better Business,Volume 1,Wang Huiling, Zhou Hong; Foreign
Language Teaching and Research Press, 2011.
Better Chinese, Better Business,Volume 2,Wang Huiling, Zhou Hong; Foreign
Language Teaching and Research Press, 2011.
Chinese for Managers, Business Chine se Volume 1; Zhang Xiaohui, Z hang Hong;
Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press,2005.
Chinese for Managers, Business Chinese Volume 2; Zhang Xiaohui, Z hang Hong;
Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press ,2005
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Recommended Reading:
Gateway to Business Chinese Daily Communication, Zhang li, Nie Xuehui; Peking
University Press, 2005
BCT Standard Course Volume 1 & 2, Hanban, Beijing, 2005.
(Additional material to be complied & provided by Course Incharge)
Pattern & Scheme of examination: 50 mar ks End Semester Exam + 50 marks Internal
Assessments
Examination and Standard of Passing
As per existing University of Mumbai norms.