Chinese IV
The course covers fourth-semester studies in modern standard Chinese (putonghua) at undergraduate level.
Information for admitted students Spring 2021
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on wether you have to reply to your offer or not.
universityadmissions.se
Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
IMPORTANT
Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department - courses
The following information is for students admitted to a course at the Department of Asian, Middle Eastern and Turkish Studies at Stockholm University. We are happy that you want to study with us!
Email to admitted students
If you have been admitted to a course or programme at our department you will recieve an email with information about your studies with us during the next semester.
Registration
When you have a university account, you must register online in Ladok. When you register you claim your place in the course and have the right to participate in lectures and examinations.
Ladok for students
Web registration is open from 28 december 2020. Registration closes one week after the course starts.
In the email from the department you will find information about the registration period for your course. It is important that you registrer before the last date that is listed in the email.
If you are conditionally admitted, you must be able to show that you are eligible for admission no later than course start to claim your place in the course.
Learning platform
Once you register, you get access to the course page on Athena, where you can find important information and course materials.
Athena
In Athena you can:
- See course plans and reading instructions
- Receive messages from teachers and the department
- Submit your exams and assignments
- Find schedules
- Find uploaded articles and course materials
In TimeEdit you can find your schedule by searching for course name or course code. You can subscribe to your schedule to get it directly in your mobile calendar.
Teaching and education spring semester 2021
All teaching and examinations at the department will be web-based during spring semester 2021 because of the Coronavirus.
The decision is subject to change based on directives from the government, or the University and faculty boards.
More information can be found at the department's website:
Continued web-based education during spring semester 2021
More information about your studies at the Department of Asian, Middle Eastern and Turkish Studies:
www.su.se/department-of-asian-middle-eastern-and-turkish-studies/education
Student office at The Department of Asian, Middle Eastern and Turkish Studies
At the Student Office you can register for courses (in cases where you can't register online) and obtain help with other administrative matters concerning your studies.
Please note that the Student office is temporarily closed for visits because of Covid-19. You are welcome to contact us by phone or email.
Email:
exp.asien@su.se
Phone: +46 (08) 16 10 35
Phone hours:
Mondays and thursdays: 10-12
Wednesdays: 13-15
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
The course further develops the knowledge of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong by problematizing modern society, collective memory, identity and the Chinese vision of the world.
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Course structure
The course consists of four modules that deal with language proficiency and China studies.
Modules
Modern Chinese IV a, 7.5 credits
Modern Chinese IV b, 8.0 credits
Practical Proficiency IV, 4.5 credits
China Studies IV, 10 creditsTeaching format
The teaching is given in the form of lectures, seminars and language exercises individually and in groups.
For more detailed information, see the course description.
Course details and resources
Course infromation, details and literature lists can be found in the learning platform Athena.
Please note that only registred students have access to downloadable resources, like PDF documents, in Athena.
Assessment
Modern Chinese IV a and IV b are examined through a written assignment at the end of the module.
Practical language proficiency IV is examined through an oral presentation and a final oral examination at the end of the module as well as eight assignments.
China Studies IV is examined through a home exam, an oral presentation and a final translation assignment.
For more detailed information, see the course description.
Examiner
Full course: Hailin Wang
Modern Chinese IV a, 7.5 credits Hailin Wang
Modern Chinese IV b, 8.0 credits Ingela Jin
Practical Proficiency IV, 4.5 credits Ingela Jin and Hailin Wang
China Studies IV, 10 credits Monika Gänssbauer -
Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.The course literature can be found in the learning platform Athena.
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Contact
Do you have questions about the courses in Chinese?
Student Councelor:
studievagledare.asien@su.seDirector of Studies:
Johan Fresk
Room 107, Kräftriket 4B
Phone: 08-16 36 20
