Chinese Language and Culture
This introductory course has two parts: Language and Culture. It gives students a basic foundation for their study of Standard Chinese Mandarin. It provides essential grounding in the pronunciation and tonal structure of Chinese. The programme will help learners to recognise and write approximately 120 basic Chinese characters as well as recognise a further 130 Chinese words and phrases.
On the other hand, students will not only learn the language, but acquire an overall understanding of Chinese political, social and economic aspects as well. This is the unique feature of this programme, which no other Universities or Institutes offer in this city. It is felt that learning the fundamental principles of writing and reading Chinese may not be enough to stand in the market competition unless job seekers know beyond language.
After successfully completing this programme, students will be able to participate in simple conversations in Chinese on topics relating to self, family and study.The Chinese language methodologies are presented in a way that aims to develop students' confidence and skills as a language learner to give them a confident start on the long-term journey towards an understanding of Chinese language and culture
DURATION: Six Months
OBJECTIVE: This Programme helps you become a skilled professional, providing career opportunities in:
Corporate Sector | Private Business Houses | Travel & Tourism | Business Entrepreneurship | Higher Studies and Research | Freelance Ventures
ELIGIBILITY: 18 years and above with minimum 10th standard English proficiency.
VENUE: IGNOU City Centre of YMCA Tourist Hostel, Jaisingh Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi-01. Ph: 011-23344915, 23344914.
Application forms, along with the prospectus, can be obtained in person by paying Rs 100 in cash (add Rs 50 if ordering by post) from:
The Registrar, SRD Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068 | Ph: 011-29532741
The form can also be downloaded from http://www.ignou.ac.in/schools/sofl/chinese/admission%20Form.pdf
Selection will be done on a first come-first serve basis. Last date for submission of filled in forms is August 06, 2010. Classes will commence from August 16, 2010 (3 pm to 6 pm, thrice a week).
School of Foreign Languages (SOFL) Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -110068, INDIA