Certificate in Chinese Language

Programme Aims and Objectives:

• To introduce Chinese oral, aural and writing skills;
• To develop all aspects of the Chinese Language and basic communication skills;
• To provide 800-1000 basic vocabulary and phrases, which can be applied in daily oral and written conversations;
• By learning the language, to develop an understanding of Chinese civilization and the specific political, social and legal context for doing business in/with China.

Entry Requirements:

• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age by 1 January of the year of application
• Candidates would normally hold Leaving Certificate or FETAC Level 5 qualification or equivalent

and/or

Hold relevant experience or demonstrate an interest in Chinese language.

Programme Requirements:

Students take modules to the value of 30 credits as follows:

• CH1800 Basic Chinese (Putonghua) (15 credits)
• CH1801 Chinese (Putonghua) Intermediate Level (10 credits)
• CH1802 Chinese (Putonghua) for Business and Administration (5 credits)

Fees: €450 for the academic year 2009-2010.

Venue: UCC

Duration: The Certificate will be taken on a part-time basis over a one-year period.

Closing Date: Monday, 14 September 2009.

The course will start in the first week of Oct and be taught on Tuesday evenings, from 630-930 pm in WW3. The course leader is Dr Zhang Lihua.

This is a one-year course, you will obtain a certificate after completion of the course.

Please contact Sinead Lennon at the Adult Education Centre for registration.

For further informatrion, please see: http://www.ucc.ie/en/ace/Courses/Certificate/ChineseLanguage/  or 

Please contact Ching Keane at the IICS:

Tel:  +353-21-4902825
Fax:  +353-21-4903825
Email:  ching.keane@ucc.ie