Chinese language and culture 1 3600-7-SI4-JKCH1

Study Based on the Textbook *HSK Standard Course 5*

In the winter semester, lessons 1–12 of *HSK Standard Course 5* are covered, while in the summer semester lessons 13–24 are completed.

By the end of the academic year, students are expected to master more than 2,500 words and achieve a proficiency level corresponding to the HSK 5 examination.

Course Characteristics

*HSK Standard Course 5* is an advanced thematic course designed to develop practical skills in listening, speaking, reading, and comprehension of the Chinese language.

Scope of the Course Material

Upon completing the full academic year, students will:

* master more than 2,500 vocabulary items,
* develop the ability to express themselves fluently in Chinese,
* learn to distinguish between near-synonyms,
* expand their knowledge of Chinese idioms (*chengyu*) and colloquial expressions.

Topics Covered in the Texts

The course texts address topics related to:

* philosophy of life,
* social issues,
* history,
* geography,
* Chinese culture.

The dominant forms of discourse are narrative and argumentative texts.

Additional Materials

The course also includes:

* a workbook,
* regular dictation exercises,
* additional vocabulary and grammar exercises,
* tasks developing oral and written expression skills.

Cultural Aspects

The classes also provide an in-depth introduction to Chinese culture and Chinese society.
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Taiwanese Business Chinese Module

This course is designed for intermediate learners of Mandarin Chinese who have achieved a CEFR B1 level or above, particularly fourth-year Sinology students who wish to develop practical Mandarin Chinese communication skills for professional and business settings.
The course adopts a task-based and project-based learning approach, placing students in simulated workplace environments where they actively use Chinese to complete authentic communication tasks. Throughout the semester, students participate in role-plays, meetings, presentations, negotiations, and collaborative projects modeled on real business situations in Taiwanese and Chinese-speaking professional contexts.
The course focuses not only on language acquisition, but also on intercultural communication and understanding of Taiwanese workplace culture. Students will learn basic business terminology, professional expressions, formal written communication, and strategies for effective oral interaction in workplace situations.
Topics include:
job applications and résumés;
job interviews;
workplace communication;
office culture;
meetings and presentations;
business forms and documents;
marketing and product promotion;
business travel and intercultural communication.
The course also encourages students to compare Taiwanese and Polish workplace culture, communication styles, and business etiquette. Particular attention is paid to politeness strategies, hierarchy, teamwork, indirect communication, and cultural expectations in Taiwanese professional environments.
Classroom activities include:
role-play and workplace simulations;
mock interviews and meetings;
business presentations;
formal email and message writing;
business news sharing;
collaborative marketing projects;
intercultural discussion and analysis.
The course culminates in a final group project in which students develop and present a marketing plan for introducing a Taiwanese product or service to the Polish market.