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Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Introduction to Chinese: Pronunciation and Tone
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)
This course introduces learners to Chinese Pinyin or Phonetics, which is the first step in developing your communicative Chinese skills to master the correct pronunciation and tone of the Mandarin language and improve your Chinese speaking skills.
3 weeks, 2 hours per week
张艳莉 Yanli ZHANG
Professor and Dean of School of Chinese Studies and Exchange
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Explore the Chinese phonology and understand the components and structure of Chinese phonology
- Demonstrate accurate and impressive pronunciation of all syllables in Mandarin Chinese
- Apply some words and sentences in daily communication
- Record the pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese with Pinyin and continue your further study with the help of Pinyin
Syllabus
● Key elements of Chinese phonetics: initials, finals and tones
● Core rules of spelling and tone marking
● Differentiation of similar sounds
● Simple daily language skills such as greetings, self-introduction, expressing thanks, love and apology.
Accreditation
Learners successfully completing the three weeks of course content (and the expected two hours plus per week of course engagement) and pass the final test can be considered for meeting the requirements of a 1-credit course at Shanghai International Studies University.
Issued on 3rd May 2020
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