Course Overview Chinese Language Center, National Chung Hsing University

The Chinese language credit courses include Practical Chinese, Chinese Oral Communication, and Introduction to Taiwanese Culture. Target students are non-Chinese speaking foreign students or exchange students of NCHU.

01｜Practical Chinese

Recommended for learners from beginner to A2 level

The Practical Chinese course series is designed to develop learners’ overall Chinese language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The series is offered at four levels, with each course carrying 3 credits.

Practical Chinese (I)

Suitable for students without any foundation in Chinese language.

Course material: Practical Audio-Visual Chinese Vol. 1, Lessons 1–6

Course introduction: This course aims to build the foundation for beginners to learn to listen, speak, read, and write Chinese, and teaches students to use the Chinese language in daily life communication. The course begins with an introduction to basic hànyǔ pīnyīn and the principles of writing Chinese characters. Afterwards, students slowly learn commonly used Chinese words and practice using short question and answer structures, such as those used for personal introductions, family members, and shopping.

Practical Chinese (II)

Suitable for students who:

1. Completed Practical Chinese (I) or equivalent thereof;
2. Have a vocabulary of 200 words; and
3. Are familiar with hànyǔ pīnyīn and basic sentence structures.

Course material: Practical Audio-Visual Chinese Vol. 1, Lessons 7–12

Course introduction: This course is a continuation of Practical Chinese (I). The course content is focused on pronunciations, Chinese writing, and Chinese grammars. By practicing repeatedly, students will be able to learn daily conversations and express their thoughts on unfamiliar topics in short words. Completing the course is equivalent to reaching Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Practical Chinese (III)

Suitable for students who:

1. Completed Practical Chinese (II);
2. Have a vocabulary of 460 words; and
3. Level A1 of CEFR or equivalent thereof.

Course material: Practical Audio-Visual Chinese Vol. 2, Lessons 1–6

Course introduction: This course is a continuation of Practical Chinese (I) and (II). The course content is focused on Chinese grammar (such as, comparatives, resultative complements, continuous aspects of a situation or action, asking about distance, and telephone conversations). Students who complete the course will develop basic conversational and communication skills and be able to solve everyday problems and describe personal views and events in detail.

Practical Chinese (IV)

Suitable for students who:

1. Completed Practical Chinese (III) or equivalent thereof; and
2. Have a vocabulary of 700 words.

Course material: Practical Audio-Visual Chinese Vol. 2, Lessons 7–13

Course introduction: This course is a continuation of Practical Chinese (I) to (III), and targets intermediate learners of Chinese language.Through lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, students will become acquainted with various everyday topics in Chinese and also learn Chinese communication skills and daily Chinese conversations. Completing the course is equivalent to reaching Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

02｜Chinese Oral Communication

Recommended for learners at A2 level and above

Focusing on everyday life and a variety of topics, the course develops students’ Chinese speaking skills through classroom activities, discussions, and practice. The course is offered at two levels, with each course carrying 2 credits.

03｜Introduction to Taiwanese Culture

Recommended for learners at A2 level and above

Through a variety of topics, including food, festivals, music, and films, the course helps international students explore Taiwanese culture and its unique characteristics. The course primarily focuses on cultural knowledge and cultural phenomena, with grammar and vocabulary introduced as supporting components. The course is offered in two levels, with each course carrying 2 credits.

Important Notes:

Please refer to the Academic Affairs Information System for course availability in a semester.
Course-offering unit reserves the right to adjust the course as needed.
Taiwanese students and overseas Chinese students are not eligible to enroll in these courses.
These are undergraduate courses. If you are a master's or doctoral student and wish to enroll, you may register during the online add/drop period, subject to the instructor's approval. The credits will not count toward graduation requirements unless special approval is obtained. For information on credit recognition, please contact the Registration Division directly.
If you are interested in taking non-credit Chinese courses, please visit the Office of International Affairs website for more information.