Study programme 2022-2023Français
Culture and Institutions : Chinese
Programme component of Bachelor's in Translation and Interpretation (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Translation and Interpretation - School of International Interpreters

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UT-B3-TRAINT-167-MCompulsory UEHENRY KevinT203 - Communication écrite, littérature, traduction et analyse du discours
  • HENRY Kevin
  • JIANG Ning

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Chinois
Chinois39060033.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
T-CHIN-400Culture and Institutions390600Q1100.00%

Programme component
Prérequis

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Understand language of instruction and foreign languages (language skills)
    • Communicate easily and adequately, in both selected foreign languages, at a minimum level of B2 in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
  • Understand and integrate cultural similarities and differences (cultural and intercultural skills)
    • Demonstrate real knowledge of the cultures of the studied languages
    • Identify cultural differences and talk about them
    • Be familiar with codes and conventions of other cultures for the sake of interpersonal relationships
  • Use lexicographical resources and reference materials to lead linguistic mediation activities individually or as part of a team (professional skills)
    • Use printed or electronic dictionaries and reference materials appropriately
    • Carry out, alone or in groups, activities or projects involving critical analysis
    • Communicate results or conclusions of these activities or projects in an appropriate manner
  • Conduct relevant research and report on it in a critical manner (cognitive skills)
    • Conduct targeted and reasoned documentary research in both the core language and the foreign languages studied
    • Assess the relevance and reliability of documentary sources used
    • Give a critique of the studied literature

Language Combination

Unité d’enseignement de la combinaison linguistique

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the third block, students will be able to:
- identify, place and describe significant cultural events as a native speaker would (literature, Fine Arts, political, economic and social organisation,
judicial system, etc.);
- carry out competent and accurate research on these subjects;
- report on their methodology and research.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Familiarization with culture and literature.
Presentation of the organisation of the political, judicial and social systems, as well as of important social activities (education, media, etc.).
Personal work and research. Critical analysis of genuine audio-visual documents and varied texts.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
T-CHIN-400
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
  • Projets supervisés

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
T-CHIN-400
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
T-CHIN-400All course material is available on the Moodle e-learning platform.

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
T-CHIN-400Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
T-CHIN-400Jacques GERNET, Le Monde chinois, 3 volumes, Armand Collin, Paris, 1972/2005.
Jean-Pierre CABESTAN, Le système politique chinois : un nouvel équilibre autoritaire, Presses de Sciences Po, Paris, 2014
Jean-Pierre CABESTAN, La politique internationale de la Chine : entre intégration et volonté de puissance, 2e édition mise à jour et enrichie, Presses de Sciences Po, Paris, 2015.

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
T-CHIN-400Authorized

Term 1 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment
T-CHIN-400
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
  • Oral presentation - Face-to-face
  • Seminar participation - Face-to-face
  • Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face
  • Practical exam - Face-to-face

Term 1 Assessment - comments

AATerm 1 Assessment - comments
T-CHIN-400Multiple choice questions, True/False questions, open-ended or semi-closed questions
Comparisons between two historical periods, geographical settings, characters, events, works of art, ideas/concepts, etc.
Critical papers on issues dealt with in class
Oral presentation on subjects related to Chinese culture

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1)
T-CHIN-400
  • N/A - Néant

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
T-CHIN-400
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
  • Oral presentation - Face-to-face
  • Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face
  • Practical exam - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
T-CHIN-400Multiple choice questions, True/False questions, open-ended or semi-closed questions
Comparisons between two historical periods, geographical settings, characters, events, works of art, ideas/concepts, etc.
Critical papers on issues dealt with in class
Oral presentation on subjects related to Chinese culture
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 08/05/2022
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 21/06/2023
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