Chinese I Course Syllabus

Instructor: Dr. ChangRoom Number: 1206

Classes Periods: 1st-3rd at Athens; 5th -6th at THS Room 106Office Hour: 4th hour

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PREREQUISITE先修課: None

Course Description課程大綱

Chinese I is an introductory course in standard Chinese (Mandarin), which is proficiency-based and develops a foundation in basic listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural awareness. The course focuses on 1) daily conversing expressions, 2) Pinyin (Chinese sounding system) and Chinese characters recognition, 3) simple sentences construction, and 4) the comparison of Chinese and American cultures. The classes are enhanced with audio-visual aids, games, songs, short films, and festival celebrations. Language lab will be used as an integral part of the curriculum to strengthen students’ learning.

Textbook課本

Integrated Chinese(Level 1, Part 1,3rd Edition)中文听说读写，published by Cheng & Shui Company

* Both traditional and simplified characters textbooks are available for students to choose from. However, you are only required to learn one set of characters. The teacher will introduce both in class.

What you need to bring to class課堂用品

  1. Textbook (Please do not mark on your book.)
  2. A notebook for Bell Work
  3. A binder to keep all class materials and homework (Please design the front cover including your Chinese name, 中文一，張老師/张老师(zhang laoshi)，due on the Monday of the second week)
  4. At least two pencils
  5. $1.00 for classroom supplies, festival celebrations, andclass auctiongifts

Homework功課

* Most of the homework (except bell work) will be posted on class website. If you miss any homework, please print it from the website. In order to cut copy expenses, no extra homework sheets will be given.

  1. Bell Work—due at the end of each bell work session
  2. Homework---due on every Wednesday

---late submission will result in a deduction of 10% from the assigned points for each day late and receive no stamps

---a week-late assignment will receive a zero and your parent will be notified

Quizzes and Tests考試

  1. All quizzes/tests will be given on Wednesdays unless notified by the teacher. (one quiz or test each week)
  2. Make up quizzes will be at 6:45am of the day the teacher is available
  3. No quiz retake

Stamp System章的制度

Throughout the semester, you will have to collect stamps for yourclass participation, extra credits, or redeeming for prizes. For each marking period, you will need to turn in 25 stamps for full participation and for each semester, 20 stamps maximum can be used for extra credits. At the end of each semester a class auction will be held for you to redeem prizes for any leftover stamps.

How You Earn Stamps (章)

  1. Completing bell work sheet (+1 stamp)
  2. Turning in omework sheet on time (in the beginning of the class on the due date) (+1 stamp)
  3. Getting 100% on your homework grade (+1 stamp)
  4. Getting 100% on your Quiz or Test (+1 stamp)
  5. Being the class leader 班長(ban zhang) (+6 stamps)
  6. Participating in-class or out of class competition or special programs. (up to 20 stamps)

How You Lose Stamps (章)

  1. Being Tardy (if comes in after the final bellor not in your seat when the bell finishes ringing) (-1 stamp)
  2. Forgetting to bring the textbook when the book is needed(-1 stamp)
  3. Eating food including chewing gums in class (-2 stamps + food being taken away). If you do have to eat, please get my permission, step out of the classroom, and come in after you finish.
  4. Using electronic devices in class without my permission (-2 stamps + device being taken away)
  5. Leaving your seat without teacher’s permission (-1 stamp)
  6. Laying a foot up a table or a chair (-5 stamps)
  7. Going to bathroom (-1 stamp)
  8. Speaking without permission (-1 stamp)
  9. Leavingyour trash in the room (-1 stamp for each piece of trash)
  10. Stepping out the room before the final bell ring (-1 stamp)

Things You Should Never Do絕對避免 之事

  1. Cheating on quizzes or tests (get a zero grade and a Saturday detention)
  2. Copying someone’s homework or have someone to do homework for you (both the lender and borrower get a zero grade)

Grading Criteria評分標準

Marking Grade

  1. Homework—35%
  2. Class Participation—10%
  3. Oral Practice—10%
  4. Class Presentation—10%
  5. Quizzes and Tests—35%

Tentative Outline of Topics: (dates will be determined later)

Chapter / What you should learn / Major Assignments
Introduction /
  • Chinese Language and Dialects
  • Syllabic Structure & Pronunciation
Video (How to Read Pinyin 1, 2, 3, 4):
  • Chinese Writing System
  • Useful Expressions
  • Research Project: China and Taiwan Facts
/
  • Pinyin Practice
Practice with the video
  • Pinyin quiz
  • Radical HW
  • Radical Quiz
  • Useful Expression Quiz

Topic 1 --Greetings
1.1Exchanging Greetings /
  • Exchange basic greetings
  • Request a person’s last name and full name, and provide your own
  • Celebration: Moon Festival 中秋節
/
  • Vocabulary HW
  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Workbook HW
  • Lesson Test

Topic 1 --Greetings
1.2Asking about Someone’s Nationality /
  • Determine whether someone is a teacher or a student
  • Ascertain someone’s nationality
  • Introduction: Chinese Teacher Day 教師節
/
  • Vocabulary HW
  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Workbook HW
  • Lesson Test

Topic 2 --Family
2.1 Looking at a Family Photo /
  • Employ basic kinship terms
  • Describe a family photo
  • Introduction: National Day 國慶in China and Taiwan
  • Culture Lesson: Chinese Calligraphy
/
  • Vocabulary HW
  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Workbook HW
  • Lesson Test

Topic 2 --Family
2.2 Asking about Someone’s Family /
  • Ask about someone’s profession
  • Say some common professions
  • Family Photo Presentation
  • Introduction: Double 9th Day 重陽節Festival
/
  • Vocabulary HW
  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Workbook HW
  • Lesson Test

Topic 3 – Dates and Time
3.1 Taking Someone out to Eat on His/He Birthday /
  • Tell and speak about time and dates
  • Talk about someone’s age and birthday
  • Research Project: Chinese Festivals
/
  • Vocabulary HW
  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Workbook HW
  • Lesson Test

Topic 3 – Dates and Time
3.2 Inviting Someone to Dinner /
  • Invite someone to dinner
  • Arrange a dinner date
  • Porject: Chinese calendar Design
/
  • Vocabulary HW
  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Workbook HW
  • Lesson Test

Review: Topics 1-3 /
  • Mid-term Exam Review: contents in Topics 1-3
/
  • Mid-term Exam

Topic 4 –Hobbies
4.1 Talking about Hobbies /
  • Say and write the terms for basic personal hobbies
  • Ask about someone’s hobbies
  • Celebration: Chinese New Year 中國新年
  • Culture Lesson: Chinese Painting
/
  • Vocabulary HW
  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Workbook HW
  • Lesson Test

Topic 4 –Hobbies
4.2 Would You Like to Play Ball? /
  • Ask friends out to see a movie
  • Set up plans for the weekend
  • Research Project: Hobbies in China
  • China Quiz Bowl Preparation
/
  • Vocabulary HW
  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Workbook HW
  • Lesson Test

Topic 5 –Visiting Friends
5.1 Visiting a Friend’s Home /
  • Welcome a visitor
  • Introduce one person to another
  • Complement someone on his/her house
  • Introduction: Tomb Sweeping Day 清明節Festival
/
  • Vocabulary HW
  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Workbook HW
  • Lesson Test

Topic 5 – Visiting Friends
5.2 At a Friend’s House /
  • Ask for beverages as a guest at someone else’s place
  • Offer beverages to a visitor
  • Briefly describe a visit to a friend’s place
  • Research Project: Chinese culture topics
/
  • Vocabulary HW
  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Workbook HW
  • Lesson Test

Topic 6 –Making Appointments
6.1 Calling One’s Teacher /
  • Answer a phone call and initiate a phone conversation
  • Set up an appointment with a teacher on the phone
  • Celebration: Dragon Boat Festival 端午節
/
  • Vocabulary HW
  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Workbook HW
  • Lesson Test

Topic 6 – Making Appointments
6.2 Calling a Friend for Help /
  • Ask for a favor
  • Ask someone to return your call
  • Skit: Making an Appointment on the Phone
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  • Vocabulary HW
  • Vocabulary Quiz
  • Workbook HW
  • Lesson Test

Review: Topics 4-6 /
  • Final Exam Review: contents in Topics 4-6
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  • Final Exam