COURSE SYLLABUS -- CHINESE 131 JX
INTERMEDIATE CHINESE I

        Spring 2010          CRN 42426          W 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 2 Part 1
Workbook:     Workbook for Integrated Chinese, Level 2 Part 1
                             Character Workbook for Integrated Chinese, Level 2 Part 1

Course Description:
   The first level Intermediate Chinese course. Following Chinese 122, continue to
   develop Chinese language skills including oral communication, reading
   authentic material, writing short composition and improving Chinese
   culture understanding and appreciation. Continue to study grammar and
   cumulate vocabulary. (UC / CSU)

Course Content and Student Learning Outcomes:
   Instruction in developing Chinese language skills and culture appreciations.
   The instruction will be in Mandarin Chinese.
 
   Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Speaking: Produce speech comprehensible to native speakers of Chinese, carry on conversations with accurate pronunciation and intonation in social situations covered in the course.
Listening: Demonstrate comprehension of most utterances made in standard spoken Chinese using a wide range of vocabulary and grammar in practical topics introduced in the course.
Reading: Show good comprehension in different formats of reading texts and authentic reading materials with idomatic usage on personal and social matters.
Writing: Employ variety of sentence structures and vocabulary with accuracy. Produce coherent short compositions in different formats on selected topics and social events studied in class.
Culture: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Chinese culture, including major regions, cities, and events.
   
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 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 performance – Attendance and participation (20%)
     b. Completion of homework and assignments on time (20%)
     c. Quizzes and Project (30%)
     d. Final exam (30%)

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 19 (written); May 26 (oral)