COURSE SYLLABUS -- CHINESE 122 JX
ADVANCED ELEMENTARY CHINESE II

        Spring 2010          CRN 36451         T 6:30-9:30pm          Bldg 16-202       

      Instructor: Jing Wu         Office: Bldg 15-111          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 fourth level course in elementary Chinese. A continuation of Chinese 121,
   with further development of oral communication, reading, composition and
   grammar. The emphasis is on practical topics, common sentence structures
   and vocabulary. (UC / CSU)

Course Content and Student Learning Outcomes:
Advanced study of the basics of Chinese language and culture with emphasis on practical vocabulary, common sentence structures, and accurate pronunciation. The practical topic include: dating, renting an apartment, sports, travel, at the airport.

   Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Speaking: Use fluent oral communication skills on conversations with accurate pronunciation and intonation in everyday situations covered in the course.
Listening: Demonstrate understanding of dialogues and narratives on daily life situations introduced in the textbook.
Reading: comprehend reading texts with idomatic usage on personal and social matters. Use basic reading strategies to identify categories, main ideas, organizations, and specific details.
Writing: Master commonly used traditional characters and comprehend co-relational simplified characters, use the phonetic Pinyin system fluently, and employ common sentence structures and appropriate vocabulary, to produce coherent letters, narratives, and advertisements on selected daily life topics and social events studied in class.
Culture: Describe distinctive features of China, Chinese daily life and cultural aspects.

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 will receive partial credit. After an absence,
   it is the student’s responsibility to make up a missed homework or assignment.
   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 Foreign Language Center or at home, listen to recorded audio or
   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 Policy:
   Students are expected to attend class on time. Six hours of absences are the
   maximum allowed in the entire semester. Three 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: February 16
   Last day to declare Pass/No Pass grade option: February 23
   Last day to withdraw with assurance of a “W” grade: April 29
   Final Exam: May 18 (written); May 25 (oral)