Syllabus Liu Lee
Syllabus Liu Lee
Syllabus Liu Lee
FOR
COLLEGE BEGINNING
CHINESE
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
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
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
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
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.
CLASS INFORMATION
Course: Beginning Chinese
Term: xxxxxxxxx
Section #: xxxxxxxx
Location: xxxxxxxxx
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 students 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
A
B
C
D
F
Excellent Performance
Good Performance
Acceptable Performance
Passing
Failing
90 100
80 89
70 79
60 69
0 59
Grade Points
4
3
2
1
0
COURSE EVALUATION
Exams
A midterm test and a final exam
Daily Works
Quizzes
A quiz will be given after each unit
Homework
Workbook and Character Workbook
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 persons 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
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.
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.
1-15
Lesson 0
1-17
Lesson 0
1-22
Lesson 1
1-24
Lesson 1
Continue Greetings
1-29
Lesson 2
1-31
Lesson 2
2-5
Lesson 2
Continue Family.
2-7
Culture
2-12
Culture
2-14
Lesson 3
2-19
Lesson 3
2-26
Lesson 3
2-28
Culture
3-4
Review
3-6
Midterm Test
3-18
Lesson 4
3-20
Lesson 4
3-25
Lesson 4
Continue Hobbies.
3-27
Lesson 5
4-1
Lesson 5
4-3
Lesson 5
4-8
Lesson 6
4-10
Lesson 6
4-15
Lesson 6
4-17
Lesson 6
4-22
Culture
4-24
Application #1
Mid-Autumn Festival
4-29
Application #2
5-1
Final Review
5-8
Final Exam