COURSE SYLLABUS FOR COLLEGE BEGINNING CHINESE

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1 CATALOG DESCRIPTION COURSE SYLLABUS FOR COLLEGE BEGINNING CHINESE An introduction to modern spoken and written Mandarin Chinese. Beginners speaking, listening comprehension and basic principles in grammar along with simple exercises in compositions and reading which include cultural material. Students will write Chinese characters. CREDIT Four hours. (3 hrs. lec. 2 hrs. lab.) THIS COURSE IS TRANSFERABLE. PREREQUISITES ENGL 0305 or ENGL 0316 and ENGL 0307 or 0326, OR higher level course (ENGL 1301), OR placement by testing. PURPOSE The purpose of this course is to train students to communicate in Chinese in an authentic setting. TOPICS Chinese pronunciation Tones Chinese writing system Vocabulary Dialogues Idiomatic expressions Grammar Chinese culture Character writing Composing short paragraph using Microsoft Word REQUIRED MATERIALS * Tao-chung Yao and Yuehua Liu. Integrated Chinese: Simplified Character Edition. 2 nd ed. Cheng and Tsui: Boston, * Tao-chung Tao and Yuehua Liu. Workbook, Integrated Chinese: Simplified Character Edition. 2 nd ed. Cheng and Tsui: Boston, 2005 * Tao-chung Tao and Yuehua Liu. Character Workbook, Integrated Chinese: Simplified Character Edition. 2 nd ed. Cheng and Tsui: Boston, 2005 COURSE OBJECTIVES Students will be able to use the communicating skills learned from this class to survive the living overseas in either China or Taiwan. STANDARDS The Standards for Chinese Language Learning: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons and Communities are implemented in this course. COURSE OUTCOMES In completing this course, students will be able to Recognize 300 Chinese characters and produce the sounds associated with the characters. Write 300 Chinese characters in the Simplified or Traditional Chinese. Demonstrate comprehension of, and respond to, simple dialogues and speeches on given topics.

2 Recognize and use simple words and phrases in general social situations (e.g., to greet, introduce, thank, apologize, compliment, express pleasure or regret). Talk about daily activities using basic vocabulary, grammar patterns, and standard usage with clear pronunciation and correct tones. Demonstrate comprehension of short reading selections (e.g., articles, dialogues, or short stories) by correctly responding to multiplechoice or short-answer questions. Apply basic Chinese grammar rules and syntax in writing sentences on a given topic and in exercises. Complete both oral and written tests on vocabulary, grammar patterns, and common usage throughout the semester. Teaching Philosophy I believe that all students are equal. Students have the right to learn and the need to strive for a better life. Teachers are there to guide students to the right direction and to help them to gain the skills and knowledge to overcome the challenge they will face. Teaching Strategies Learner-centered instruction will be implemented along with well-defined tasks driven activities to enhance the learning process. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY The College upholds the core values of learning: honesty, respect, fairness, and accountability. We promote the importance of personal and academic honesty. We embrace the belief that all learners students, faculty, staff, and administrators will produce their own work and must give appropriate credit to the work of others. No fabrication of sources, cheating, or unauthorized collaboration is permitted on any work submitted within the College. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to preclude a professor or academic unit from issuing guidelines giving examples of plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty and academic misconduct which are pertinent to the subject matter of the class. Possible consequences for academic dishonesty to be determined by the professor, or the professor and Academic Dean, or the professor and Chief Student Services Officer can include but are not limited to 1. having additional course requirement imposed 2. receiving a grade of zero or "F" for an exam or assignment 3. receiving a grade of "F" for the course 4. being withdrawn from the course or program 5. being expelled from the college district Professors retain the primary responsibility for matters relating to Academic Integrity within their classes. Professors should clearly explain how the student s actions violated the academic integrity policy, how a grade was calculated, and the actions taken.

3 Students who wish to appeal inappropriate penalties imposed for an academic integrity violation related to classroom instruction should use the academic appeal process. Students who wish to appeal sanctions imposed for an academic integrity violation that is related to general student conduct should use the student discipline committee. The Vocational Rehabilitation Act (1973) The Americans with Disabilities Act 1990) These acts protect us against discrimination. Therefore, if you require reasonable accommodations because of a physical, mental, or learning disability, notify the instructor of this course as soon as possible and preferably before the 7 th hour of class. Additionally, students with disabilities who believe that they need accommodations in this course are encouraged to contact the Disability Services Office at xxx-xxx-xxxx, located in Building X, Office X, as soon as possible to better ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. Equal Opportunity statement The College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. The college does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or ethnicity in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, or other college administered programs and activities.

4 Syllabus Addendum Beginning Chinese Instructor: XXXXXXXXX CONTACT INFORMATION Office Location: xxxxx Office hours: By appointment Phone Number: xxxxxxxx address: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx CLASS INFORMATION Course: Beginning Chinese Term: xxxxxxxxx Section #: xxxxxxxx Location: xxxxxxxxx POLICIES ON ATTENDANCE AND MAKEUP WORK Students are expected to arrive to class on time. Three tardies make one absence. Attendance is mandatory. Three absences will result in failure. Late work is unacceptable. If late work is accepted by the instructor due to illness on the part of the student, only partial credit will be given. Make-ups: There are no make-ups. If a student misses an exam due to illness or other extenuating circumstances that are out of his control (this does not include trips or vacation, etc,) he must contact the instructor on the day of the exam. The instructor will decide whether a make-up exam will be given. Arrangements to take the make-up exam must be made prior to the next class session. If a student fails to contact the instructor on the day the exam is given, an automatic ten points will be taken off the exam. If a student fails to contact the instructor at all, he will receive a 0 on the exam. The instructor reserves the right to change the dates of tests and assignments. The class will be taught in Chinese. Students are responsible for contacting the instructor and other classmates to obtain the information discussed in class in the event of missing a class. Homework assignments are necessary not only to check the student s understanding of the material covered, but also to prepare him for exams and subsequent classes. Therefore, students will have regular homework assignments throughout the semester. Students are expected to do their own work. Copying from the Internet or having other people complete their assignments is not acceptable. Final Exams are to be given during the time specified by the District. No early finals will be given due to trips or vacation plans. Any disruptive, disrespectful behavior in class will not be tolerated and will be sanctioned as stated in the Student Code of Conduct. GRADING PROCEDURES Grade Points A Excellent Performance B Good Performance C Acceptable Performance D Passing F Failing

5 COURSE EVALUATION 30% Exams (2) 10% Daily Works 20% Quizzes 20% Homework and Assignments 10% Projects 10% Participation Exams A midterm test and a final exam Daily Works Quizzes A quiz will be given after each unit Homework Workbook and Character Workbook Assignments (Rubrics for each assignment will be given separately) 2008 Olympics Games Mid-Autumn Festival Spring Festival Dragon Boat Festival Projects (Rubrics for each project will be given separately) In groups, students will compose and act out three skits following the given rubrics Participation The success of this class depends in large part on your willingness to participate the class activities. Academic Integrity The District upholds the core value of learning: honesty, respect, fairness, and accountability. We promote the importance of personal and academic honesty. We embrace the belief that learners students, faculty, staff, and administration will act with integrity and honesty and must produce their own work and give appropriate credit to the work of others. No fabrication of sources, cheating, or unauthorized collaboration is permitted on any work submitted within the District. Plagiarism To use another person s ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source is to plagiarize. Plagiarism, then, constitutes intellectual theft. Strictly speaking, it is a moral and ethical offense rather than a legal one, since most instances of plagiarism fall outside the scope of copyright infringement, a legal offense [ ]. Nevertheless, plagiarism often carries severe penalties, ranging from

6 failure in a course to expulsion from school (Gibaldi, MLA Handbook 30). Plagiarism is grounds for failure. If you have concerns about it, please set up a conference. ELC Hours A tutor is offered to aid you with any problems you may have. The hours are to be determined.

7 Beginning Chinese Instructor: xxxxxxxxxxx Spring 2008 Tentative Schedule: Revisions may be made throughout the course of the semester. Always bring text and workbooks to class Lesson 0 Introduction, Pinyin, Chinese Characters, Tones, Courtesy Expressions 1-17 Lesson 0 Pinyin, Numbers, Radicals, Classroom Expressions, 2008 Olympics Games 1-22 Lesson 1 Greetings ; 7 grammar patterns Lesson 1 Continue Greetings 1-29 Lesson 2 Quiz #1. Family ; 6 grammar patterns Lesson 2 1 st project due; Continue Family. 2-5 Lesson 2 Continue Family. 2-7 Culture Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) (2/7/2008) Culture Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) (2/7/2008) Lesson 3 Quiz #2; Dates and Time ; 7 grammar patterns Lesson 3 Continue Dates and Time Lesson 3 Continue Dates and Time Culture Mid-Autumn Festival 3-4 Review Quiz #3; Review lessons Midterm Test Midterm Test (Lessons 1-3) 3-18 Lesson 4 Hobbies ; 7 grammar patters Lesson 4 2 nd Project Due; Continue Hobbies Lesson 4 Continue Hobbies Lesson 5 Quiz #4; Visiting Friends ; 6 grammar patterns. 4-1 Lesson 5 Continue Visiting Friends. 4-3 Lesson 5 Continue Visiting Friends. 4-8 Lesson 6 Quiz #5; Making Appointments ; 7 grammar patters Lesson 6 Continue Making Appointments Lesson 6 Continue Making Appointments Lesson 6 Continue Making Appointments Culture Quiz #6; Dragon Boat Festival 4-24 Application #1 Work on 3 rd Project.

8 4-29 Application #2 3 rd Project Due. 5-1 Final Review Review lessons Final Exam Final Exam (Lessons 4-6); 12:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.