Program Overview

Introduction to the Training Course: Introduction Language and to Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Training Course: Introduction Language and to Traditional Chinese Medicine is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the Chinese language and traditional Chinese medicine. The course aims to equip students with basic Chinese vocabulary, advanced vocabulary in science and medicine, and fundamental knowledge of traditional medicine.

General Objectives of the Course

The general objectives of the course are to:

• Provide basic Chinese vocabulary for daily usage
• Offer advanced vocabulary in science and medicine
• Impart basic knowledge of traditional medicine

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the course, applicants must:

• Be aged 16 years or over
• Check the admission requirements available on the site, in addition to the information provided here

Mode of Study

The course is offered in a face-to-face mode of study.

Teaching/Evaluation Language

The teaching and evaluation language for the course is Chinese.

Examination Regulations, Assessment, and Grading

The examination regulations, assessment, and grading for the course are as follows:

• Performance at classes: 20%
• Homework: 20%
• Presentation: 30%
• Vocabulary test: 30%
• Grading scale: 0-20 points (0-9: failed, 10-13: reasonable, 14-15: good, 16-17: very good, 18-20: excellent)

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

• Read, comprehend, and write basic Chinese vocabulary for daily usage
• Use frequent expressions correctly for daily usage
• Understand advanced Chinese vocabulary for science and medicine
• Comprehend fundamental notions of traditional Chinese medicine

Course Coordinator

The course coordinator is João Nuno Paixão Corrêa Cardoso.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The qualification requirements and regulations for the course are governed by Regulation n.º 339/2012, published in Official Gazette no. 152, 2. Grade, August 7th (Regulation of Creation and Operation of non-degree courses at the UC).

Graduation Requirements

The graduation requirements for the course are as follows:

• Continuous assessment is the preferred evaluation mode, requiring 75% attendance and completion of two tests
• Other elements, such as class participation, homework, and tasks performed throughout the course, are also taken into account for evaluation
• Students can request the corresponding certificate at the end of each level, if the course has been successfully completed

Study Programme

The study programme for the course is as follows:

• Introduction Language and to Traditional Chinese Medicine

Academic Year

The academic year for the course is available for selection.

Course Type

The course type is a non-degree course.

Qualification Awarded

The qualification awarded for the course is:

• Duration: 40 hours
• ECTS Credits: 1.5

Applications

The call for applications for the course is available.