COURSE SYLLABUS -- CHINESE 121 JX
ADVANCED ELEMENTARY CHINESE I
Fall 2009 CRN 86405 W 6:30-9:25pm Bldg
16-247
Instructor: Jing Wu Office: Bldg 12-188 Phone: (650) 574-6341
E-mail:
wu@smccd.edu
Office Hr: MTW
5:30-6:30 pm
Textbook: Integrated
Chinese, Level 1 Part 2
Workbook: Workbook
for Integrated Chinese, Level 1 Part 2
Character Workbook for Integrated Chinese,
Level 1 Part 2
Course
Description:
The third
level course in elementary Chinese. A continuation of Chinese 112,
with further development on
oral communication, reading, and writing skills.
This course covers the basics of Chinese language and culture with
emphasis
on practical topics, common sentence
structures and vocabulary. (UC / CSU)
Course
Content and Student Learning Outcomes:
Instruction in oral communication, reading and basic composition in daily
topics:
dining, at the library, asking directions,
birthday party, seeing a doctor, dating.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Speaking: Use oral
communication skills carry on conversations with
accurate pronunciation and intonation in daily social situations covered in the
course.
Listening: Comprehend
standard Chinese Mandarin speaking in authentic
listening materials or from daily
life situations.
Writing: Master commonly used traditional characters, comprehend co-
relational simplified characters.
Employ basic sentence structures and produce
coherent short compositions on selected topics studied in class.
Culture:
Describe distinctive features of
Homework
and Assignments:
Homework and assignments will be on
both oral and written (characters and
pinyin). Students are expected to turn in
homework and assignments on time to
receive full credit. Late submission within the
week of the due date will receive
only half credit. If later than a week, the
homework or assignment may not be
accepted.
After an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to make up a
missed homework or assignment with in the week
of the due date. Test and
quiz cannot be made up unless it was approved
by the instructor in advance.
The
required hours by arrangement in this class can be fulfilled in a number of
ways, in the
video materials that accompany
the textbook, do on-line exercises, or visit
recommended web sites to learn about the culture.
Final
Examination:
The final examination will be
comprehensive exams covering the lessons
taught in the textbook and the supplementary
materials practiced in class.
The final Exam will be held on the
date assigned by the college.
Attendance
Regulations:
Students are expected to attend class on time. Six hours of absences are
the
maximum
allowed in the entire semester. Two tardies are
considered the
equivalency of one absence. Come to the class
30 minutes late will be count as
half
absence. If a student is absent excessively, the final grade will be affected.
It is student’s responsibility to drop or withdraw from the class.
During class sessions turn off your cell phone, and no gum chewing.
Grading
Policy:
The final grade will be based on the following:
a. Class participation (20%)
b. Completion of assignments on time (30%)
c. Quizzes (15%)
d. Final exam (35%)
Disability
Policy:
If you have a documented disability
and need accommodations for this class,
please see me as soon as possible or
contact the Disability Resource Center
(DRC) for assistance. The DRC is
located in Bldg. 16 Room 150. (650)
574-6438; TTY (650) 574-6230
Plagiarism/Cheating Policy:
Dishonesty such as
cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false
information to the
College and its officials is prohibited and may lead to
appropriate disciplinary action.
Important
Dates:
Last day to
drop without appearing on record: September 11
Last day to
declare Pass/No Pass grade option: September 23
Last day to
withdraw with assurance of a “W” grade: November 18
Final Exam: December
8 (written); December 15 (oral)
*It
is student’s responsibility to drop or withdraw from the class.