Chinese

China is becoming an increasingly important partner in academic study, research, and teaching. The most widely spoken Chinese language is Mandarin, which is currently spoken by around 1.3 billion people, the majority of whom live in the People's Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan). Saarland University has recognised the growing significance of China as a cooperation and trade partner and therefore currently offers exchange programs with two Chinese universities for students from all faculties: East China Normal University (ECNU) and Jiao Tong University (SJTU), both located in Shanghai. However, more than twice as many partnerships already exist in the areas of research and doctoral exchange.

The course structure consists of the following modules:

• Chinese A1 Parts 1+2 – Fundamentals
  • Hours per week: 4
    Total teaching hours: 60
    UNIcert/CEFR: Basic / A1
• Chinese A1–A2 Parts 1+2
  • Hours per week: 4
    Total teaching hours: 60
    UNIcert/CEFR: Basic / A1/A2
• Chinese A2 Parts 1+2
  • Hours per week: 4
    Total teaching hours: 60
    UNIcert/CEFR: Basic / A2

Upon successful completion of these courses, you may apply for the UNIcert Basic Certificate.

• For information about the UNIcert® certificate in this language, please contact: zertifikate(at)szsb.uni-saarland.de.
• If you have any questions regarding the Chinese courses, please contact Ms. Anja Wörner, preferably via email at  a.woerner(at)szsb.uni-saarland.de oder per MS Teams.

Online Learning Resources

Information about the Chinese language, country, and culture

• www.yellowbridge.com
• www.chinesetools.eu
• Chinese television programmes
• Chinese for Europeans
• Online Dictionary: handedict.zydeo.net

Culture and Study Abroad Opportunities

• Chinese Embassy in Berlin
• Chinese consulate in Frankfurt am Main
• China exchange programmes offered by the International Office of Saarland University