COURSE SYLLABUS -- CHINESE 122 JX
ADVANCED ELEMENTARY CHINESE II
Fall 2009 CRN 89424 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 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: renting an apartment, at the post office, sports, travel, hometown, at
the airport.
Upon 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.
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
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.