Ludic Chinese language learning method with tactile HYPA keyboard
Dates & timetable:
Application for this micro-credential is closed for now and will be open in academic year 2026/2027.
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Tuesday, 28/04/2026
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09:00-11:00 Central European Time – Croatia, France, Germany, Spain, or 10:00-12:00 Eastern European Time – Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, Romania, or 08:00-10:00 Western European Time – Ireland |
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Tuesday, 05/05/2026
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Tuesday, 12/05/2026
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Tuesday, 19/05/2026
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| Tuesday, 26/05/2026 |
Description:
Unlock new language horizons with this innovative micro-credential, designed to transform your Mandarin Chinese learning experience! Utilising cutting-edge HYPA (Hyper Pinyin Alphabet) technology from La Rochelle University, youโll explore a unified writing system that transcends linguistic boundaries. Through interactive phonetic drills and gesture encoding, youโll master Mandarin fundamentals while gaining fresh insights into how shared writing systems can revolutionise communication. Ideal for language lovers and digital learning pioneers, this micro-credential offers a unique fusion of culture, technology, and creativity.
Learning Outcomes:
- Show a basic knowledge of Chinese language.
- Demonstrate a first level of oral proficiency.
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG4: Quality education
- SDG10: Reduced inequalities
- SDG11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Sector:
University
Thematic area:
Professional Communication & Academic Writing
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#innovations #languages #culture #communication
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Oral comprehension Mastering digital tools
Soft skills:
Creative thinking Communication
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Chinese phonetic initiation
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 10
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 15
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
- Ability to write in pinyin some basic Chinese characters with the HYPA tools
- Introduction to what could one day become a common writing system inspired by the Chinese writing paradigm
- Ability to pronounce the basic Chinese phonems required to pronounce them in Chinese Mandarin
- Ability to repeat in Mandarin Chinese some examples of sentences in which those characters are used
HOST UNIVERSITY:
La Rochelle Universitรฉ, France
Stage of accreditation:
Institutional accreditation
