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CHINESE MANDARIN 2016
Chinese
Mandarin
2016
During this Course you will be introduced to the very beginnings of China that we know today through: China’s history, remarkable writing system, and the captivatingly detailed culture.
History:
Feudal China
Dynasties
Languages
Modern China
Writing system:
Oracle bones
Pinyin
Traditional
Simplified
Culture:
Festivals
Chinese Zodiac
Ethnic Minorities
Traditions
The Bund, Shanghai
City Wall, Xian
Modern Shanghai
Introduction to Chinese A brief overview of history, writing, and culture
Contact: Fintan Kemple Email: [email protected] Phone: 053 9421167 www.goreyadulted.ie
CHINESE MANDARIN | 2016 2
Introduction to Chinese Elementary level, for travelling, greetings and basic phrases
This course will be delivered through a communicative approach which involves more emphasis on talking than reading and writing. The pace will always be kept to a beginner’s level and no advancements will be made without everyone’s satisfaction being met. This is a very enjoyable class when everyone gets talking.
Introduction to Chinese Learn how to draw and write Characters
Learn how to hold a calligraphy brush and write like a true native. Learn how to recognize characters based on their composition and make-up. Learn how to distinguish characters based on their radicals/chunks, and then you have mastered the art of Characters.
Objectives:
Use elementary level vocabulary and grammar
Communicate with classmates using general phrases and greetings
Learn through a solid beginner’s foundation without the pressure
Communicate within a warm environment in which you feel comfortable with making mistakes and learning
Participate within a class with interactive and authentic learning through a communicative approach by a non-native Teacher
Objectives:
Acquire the basic stroke order used in Calligraphy
Use Calligraphy brushes to experience the true quality of drawing characters
Write your own unique Chinese name
Practice writing new and old vocabulary
Develop a more profound knowledge into character construction based on traditional characters
CHINESE MANDARIN | 2016 3
Your Teacher
:
Photos from my time in China
Alana Dooley 丽丽
Irish
Studied at University College Cork 2011-2016
Bachelor of Arts International (Major Chinese Studies). Qualified with a high 2:1
Master’s Degree at University College Cork in Teaching Chinese
Lived in Shanghai, China 2013-2014 Studied in Shanghai University
Awarded full Confucius Scholarship
Currently a Chinese and English language Teacher
Chinese Language teacher with the Chinese Teachers Association of Ireland.
First and only non-native Chinese student to study at UCC through the MA in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of other Languages programme.
Qualified with a high 2:1 Fully committed to teaching Chinese Mandarin in a fun, enjoyable, and
communicative style.