Diploma in Chinese Language

Diploma in Chinese Language offered by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nāgānanda International Institute for Buddhist Studies (NIIBS)

The Diploma in Chinese Language helps interested individuals to learn and improve their Chinese proficiency excitingly with four modalities of language learning: listening, speaking, reading, and writing like a native. Classroom instruction is predominantly delivered in Chinese. Chinese classroom survival expressions will be taught intensively at the beginning of the course and at opportune teaching moments throughout the course. This Diploma course will cover Hanyu Pinyin (Chinese pronunciation system), Chinese writing system, and Chinese typing. Students will acquire Chinese communication skills through a myriad of contextualized and personalized mini-situations. Since this is an introductory Chinese course, the ultimate emphasis will be put on cultivating students’ interest in learning the language and on introducing them to the fun customs and the beauty of Chinese culture.

Course Fee: LKR 36,000

Medium: Sinhala

Course Duration: 01 year

Entry Requirements: Three passes (3) at A/L in any stream (Art, Commerce Science or Technology)

Lecture Panel: Experienced Chinese lecturers and local lecturers conduct the course

For more details contact: 070 427 7037 / 076 496 6094

Email: fhss@niibs.edu.lk

Course Outline

NoModule
1Introduction to the Chinese Language and Chinese Culture
2Chinese four Tones / Pinyin / Typing
3Chinese writing system (Radical / Stroke Order / Calligraphy)
4Traditional Chinese Vs Simplified Chinese characters
5Grammar of Chinese Language
6Text and Vocabulary
7Spoken and reading of Chinese Language
8Letter and essay writing
9Composition and translation
10Viva-Voce / Oral expression of the language

Course Levels

NoLevel
1Chinese Language for Beginners (HSK 1)
2Intermediate Chinese Language Ⅰ (HSK 2)
3Intermediate Chinese Language Ⅱ (HSK 3)