Certificate Course in Chinese Language | CERT(CHINESE)

The Chinese language programme has been successfully run at Somaiya Vidyavihar for over 15 years, with some of the best faculty in the city. The various levels are linked to the relevant HSK exams and at the end of each level, students become eligible to undertake internationally accredited exams, if they so wish.

Language skills are supported by continuous exposure to Chinese culture, history and business. The success of our programme is reflected in the number of students who have gone on to win scholarships to study in China and Chinese speaking countries, whether for further language studies or for graduate and post-graduate studies.

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Key Information

  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Programme Code
    ST3169
  • Course Type
    Foreign Language Courses
  • Mode of study
    Part time
  • Campus
    Vidyavihar - Mumbai
  • Institute

Eligibility

Chinese Level I:
  • HSC or equivalent examination from a recognized board
Chinese Level II:
  • HSC or equivalent examination from a recognized board
  • Certificate Course in Chinese Language Level I from our Institute or equivalent
Chinese Level III:
  • HSC or equivalent examination from a recognized board
  • Certificate Course in Chinese Language Level II from our Institute or equivalent
Chinese Level IV:
  • HSC or equivalent examination from a recognized board
  • Certificate Course in Chinese Language Level III from our Institute or equivalent
Chinese Level V:
  • HSC or equivalent examination from a recognized board
  • Certificate Course in Chinese Language Level IV from our Institute or equivalent
Chinese Level VI:
  • HSC or equivalent examination from a recognized board
  • Certificate Course in Chinese Language Level V from our Institute or equivalent

Pedagogy

Teaching-learning occurs primarily in lecture format. Students participate in speaking and listening sessions that prepare them for HSK exams, should they wish to take them. Films and cultural events, whenever feasible.

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, a student will:
  • Have reading, writing, listening and speaking skills at the necessary level of proficiency to qualify for the relevant HSK exams.
  • Have a comprehensive exposure to Chinese cultural traditions and modern trends.
  • Be sensitised and develop insights in cross-cultural communication.

Differentiators

While the curriculum essentially follows the HSK pattern, delivery is contextualised in Chinese culture and tradition. At higher levels of proficiency, translation and interpretation skills are also introduced.

The various levels are rigorous in approach and students get a strong foundation, based on which they proceed. This builds confidence and has ensured the success of our students in qualifying for scholarships to study abroad.

The special feature of the programme is a forum for interaction with native Chinese language speakers and students of higher levels of proficiency so that speaking skills are reinforced.

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