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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 3 (Cont.)

CHIN3116 Applied Chinese Writing II 2 30 hrs CHIN3115
This course, as a continuation of Applied Chinese Writing I, aims to further enhance the

writing ability of non-native speakers of Chinese. The contents include posters,
advertisements, news and reports. The basic theories, writing skills and requirements
concerned are explained. Particular emphasis is laid upon cultivating the students' actual
writing ability.

YEAR 4
--- Complete subjects on elective group 4 60 hrs ---
B to obtain 4 credits

CHIN4107 Ancient Chinese 3 45 hrs ---
This course consists of two parts: selected readings in ancient Chinese and basic

knowledge of ancient Chinese. For the first part, emphasis is laid upon explaining the
words and sentences in the chosen texts, particularly the frequently used words. For the
second part, emphasis is laid upon explaining the theories of ancient Chinese in terms of
characters, vocabulary, grammar, phonology and stylistics. Students are instructed to
grasp the characteristics and rules of ancient Chinese so as to lay a solid foundation for
further study on related courses.
CHIN4108 Selected Readings of Classic Chinese 3 45 hrs ---
Works

This course aims to help students achieve a better and deeper understanding of Chinese
thinking, culture and society. It exposes students to classic Chinese works related to
Chinese thinking, culture, religion, philosophy, history, language, literature and arts.
Texts for further reading and discussions on inter-textuality are included, subject to
students' level of Chinese and actual needs.
CHIN4109 Language Fieldwork 2 60 hrs ---

Students are required to complete language fieldwork of 60 hours in Year 4, such as
secretarial work, translation, teaching and guided tour service, and write a report of not
less than 2,000 Chinese words to summarize the fieldwork and demonstrate the learning
results.

CHIN4110 Thesis 6 45 hrs ---
Supervisors will explain the academic norms, techniques, requirements, detailed rules,
choices of topics and the scope regarding thesis writing. With the help of their
supervisors, students are required to write independently a research paper or
investigation report of a certain academic value about the Chinese/ Portuguese/ English
language, literature and culture in Chinese with not less than 3,000 words.
CHIN4123 Communication in Chinese I 3 45 hrs ---

This course emphasizes the principle of practicalness. It aims to further enhance
students' comprehensive ability of expression on the basis of Advanced Chinese I and II
through extensive practices on reading, writing and oral expression.

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