# Bachelor of Arts in Oriental Languages

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## Programme Description

The relationship between China and Tanzania is firm and stable. However, Chinese
remains to be one of the far and unknown languages to many people in the World. 
Through learning Chinese language, students will acquire an opportunity to explore
Chinese culture, spirit, trend and the Chinese people. The language is strongly 
reflected in the Chinese culture and the way of thinking. Students are welcome to
take a ticket to experience China with 369 learning Chinese with Native Chinese 
Speakers. At the same time, it is true that students can deepen an appreciation 
of their own language and culture. This Programme is designed to increase students’
Chinese language ability synthetically. In other words, the students will be able
to acquire the four well – balanced indispensable skills such as Speaking, Listening,
Writing and Reading. In addition, this Programme places a special emphasis on conversation.
It goes without saying that improvement in the students' communication skills is
important above all. It also aims to build students basis for favorable relations
with Chinese people by talking about themselves and their surroundings and circumstances,
and asking about those of others.

## Learning Outcomes

 * Understand Chinese used in everyday situations such as coherent conversations
 * and news reports at naturally-spoken speed.
 * Understand reading materials on general topics written in Chinese language such
   as articles and commentaries in newspaper and magazines.
 * Acquire Chinese language abilities necessary for research and employment.
 * Acquire a firm foundation for more advanced Chinese language study.
 * Comprehend Chinese custom and culture deeply reflected by Chinese language.

## Programme Structure

### Year 1

#### Semester one

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  OC 111 |  Elementary Comprehensive Chinese 1 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 112 |  Elementary Chinese Listening 1 |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  OC 113 |  Elementary Spoken Chinese 1 |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  LG 102 |  Communication Skills |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  DS 102 |  Development Perspectives |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  OC 114 |  Elementary Chinese Reading 1 |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  OC 115 |  Elementary Chinese Writing 1 |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  OC 116 |  Chinese Cultural Activities 1 |  Core |  7.5 |

#### Semester two

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  OC 121 |  Elementary Comprehensive Chinese 2 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 122 |  Elementary Chinese Listening 2 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 123 |  Elementary Spoken Chinese 2 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 124 |  Elementary Chinese Reading 2 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  IT 111 |  Introduction to information and Communication Technology |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  OC 125 |  Elementary Chinese Writing 2 |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  OC 126 |  Chinese Cultural Activities 2 |  Core |  7.5 |

### Year 2

#### Semester one

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  OC 211 |  Intermediate Comprehensive Chinese 1 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 212 |  Intermediate Chinese Listening 1 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 213 |  Intermediate Spoken Chinese 1 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 214 |  Intermediate Chinese Reading 1 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 215 |  Intermediate Chinese Writing 1 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 216 |  Chinese Language and Culture 1 |  Core |  1E+1 |

#### Semester two

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  OC 221 |  Intermediate Comprehensive Chinese 2 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 222 |  Intermediate Chinese Listening 2 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 223 |  Intermediate Spoken Chinese 2 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 224 |  Intermediate Chinese Reading 2 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 225 |  Intermediate Chinese Writing 2 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 226 |  Chinese Language and Culture 2 |  Core |  1E+1 |

### Year 3

#### Semester one

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  OC 311 |  Advanced Comprehensive Chinese 1 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 312 |  Advanced Chinese Listening 1 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 313 |  Advances Spoken Chinese 1 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 314 |  Advanced Chinese Reading 1 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 315 |  Advanced Chinese Writing 1 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 316 |  Comparative Research on China -Tanzania Culture |  Other |  1 |

#### Semester two

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  OC 321 |  Advanced Comprehensive Chinese 2 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 322 |  Advanced Chinese Listening 2 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 323 |  Advances Spoken Chinese 2 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 324 |  Advanced Chinese Reading 2 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 325 |  Advanced Chinese Writing 2 |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  OC 326 |  Comparative Research on China Tanzania Culture 2 Core |  Other |  1E+1 |

## Special Programme Requirements

i. Practical training is not mandatory, but students are encouraged to seek internships
on their own so as to practice their Chinese language skills during holidays.