Chinese 1 Syllabus
About this Course
Textbook & Supplies
Grading Plan
Class Expectations
Classroom Policies
Homework Policies
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Course Description
This beginning Chinese course is designed to develop student’s basic Chinese proficiency in the four modalities of language learning: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Classroom instruction is predominantly delivered in Chinese. English subtitles will be provided to ensure comprehensive input when needed. Students will be asked to speak Chinese primarily during class. Chinese classroom survival expressions will be taught intensively at the beginning of the course and at opportune teaching moments throughout the course. This introductory Chinese course will cover Hanyu Pinyin (Chinese pronunciation system), Chinese writing system, and Chinese typing. Students will acquire Chinese communication skills through a myriad of contextualized and personalized mini-situations. Since this is an introductory Chinese course, the ultimate emphasis will be put on cultivating students’ interest in learning the language and on introducing them to the fun customs and the beauty of Chinese culture. This course aims to help students to achieve the 5 goals (Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons and Communities) with a special emphasis on communicative competence and accuracy. Upon successful completion of this course, not only will students learn Chinese Pinyin, Chinese typing, Chinese classroom survival expressions and fundamental knowledge on Chinese culture and customs. they will also be able to communicate effectively with native Mandarin Chinese speakers in simple conversations on the topics listed below, Course Topics
Textbook & Workbook Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 1 Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 1 Workbook Classroom Supplies (I will show you the samples of the items on Wednesday, 9/5.)
Grading Plan Classroom Tasks 15% (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) Homework 20% Project 15% Quiz 20% Assessment 20% Final Exam 10% Grading Scale:
Expectations of the Teacher
Expectations of the Students/Classroom Rules
Consequences of Not Meeting Student Expectations/Classroom rules What will the teacher do when a student breaks a rule?
Chinese Classroom Policies Late and Tardy Policy:
Cell Phone/Digital Devices Policy:
Restroom & Food Policies:
Chinese Homework Policies 1. Absence Policy
2. No Late Homework Policy
3. Make-Up Work Policy
4. Cheating and Plagiarism Policies:
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You can download and print out the whole syllabus here:
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