CHI201: Second Year Chinese I
Subject to modification
Course Description: This is the first half of the two semester course of intermediate modern
Mandarin Chinese, designed for students who have successfully completed at least two semesters
Mandarin Chinese language learning at the college level or equivalent. Its goal is to build upon the
spoken and written vocabulary already introduced and to practice the use of important phrases and
idioms, with the skills and efficient studying habits which are developed during the first year modern
Mandarin Chinese learning. Past grammatical patterns will be reviewed and reinforced, and new ones
will be presented in order to further develop students communicative competence in listening,
speaking, reading and writing in modern Chinese. Over 300 new characters will be added and an equal
number of spoken vocabulary items will be introduced and expanded during this semester. It provides
rigorous training to improve students oral proficiency, and in the meantime, upgrade students reading
comprehension and writing skills.
Instructors: Lin Ma
WHALL214
[email protected]
Xiao Ye
LL007
[email protected]
: Tuesday 10:00am 12:00pm
: Thursday 2:30pm 4:30pm
Students are encouraged to make an appointment with the instructor when necessary.
Office hour:
Text: Integrated Chinese Level II Part 1, Textbook, Workbook (Traditional & Simplified - 3rd
edition) Boston: Cheng & Tsui Company, 2009
A set of CDs accompanying the textbook & on-line material is available.
Concise English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary (recommended reference)
Themes & Topics:
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Semester Begins
Dormitory
At the Restaurant
Shopping
Selecting Majors
Boy/Girl Friends
Computer & Internet
Working Part Time
Education
China Geography
Course Objectives: By the end of the semester, after accomplishing tasks in 3 aspects of Language
Modes, students should achieve the Learning Objectives of each lesson introduced in the text on related
topics and themes with improved language skills and accumulated knowledge, according to the Learning
Outcomes.
Reference to Essential Content & Cultural Notes of grammatical forms & phrases with key
words and phrases, please see the Scope and Sequence Section pages xxiv-xxxi in the text.
In order to enhance the effectiveness of instructions and learning experiences, Blackboard will be
used for course instructions and announcements, PowerPoint will be used for presentations and also for
the instructions, and other computer technology will be used for additional homework assignments,
exercises and testing. Students will also use website, internet, and online services for project
assignments and research purposes. Emails & phone calls will be most regularly utilized contacts for
correspondence purposes and as basic means of communication.
Evaluation
Students will achieve four skills by accomplishing following tasks during the semester:
Interpersonal Tasks tests & quizzes, homework & exercises, prepared skit or spontaneous
performances, remembering responses of others, on exchanging greetings, interview others, asking for
a date or appointment, inviting someone to do something, discussing cultural differences, visiting
friends, shopping for clothing, taking a transportation, travel with someone.
Interpretive Tasks tests & quizzes, homework & exercises, translation & dictation, note taking,
story rebuilding and logical continuation, sentence combining, describe pictures, read menus, reading
job application, identify signs, designing a time table or schedule, fill out forms, read and follow
instructions in more details, reading assignments on short narration, articles, website information,
descriptions and instructions.
Presentational Tasks oral presentations and skits, description with visuals, paragraphs completion,
diaries & journals, on self introduction and family, hobbies, sports, homes, majors and professions,
aspects of learning Chinese, clothing and fashions, weather and cities, transportations and places;
written assignments on short essays or passages, expressing some simple and clear opinion and view
point, using a moderate amount of creativity, improvisation, and elaboration.
1. Tests & Quizzes: Written and oral tests and quizzes examine students learning in vocabulary,
grammar, characters, and what students can do with this knowledge. Although the content of each
test and quiz is focused on the knowledge learned during a specific time period, it is by no means
exclusive of the knowledge that has been taught and covered previously. Format of each test and
quiz is similar, but can be different. Tests and quizzes are scheduled and listed on the Tentative
Study Schedule. Missed quizzes or tests count as zero. No make-up or early quizzes or tests are
given. If a student presents a valid excuse (supported by appropriate documentation) for missing a test/quiz,
the weight of that test will be distributed across other components. No early or late final examination
will be permitted either before or after the scheduled date and time.
2. Homework and Writing Assignments: In addition to tests and quizzes, students are required to do
homework and writing assignments, some of which are from the Integrated Chinese workbook,
and some are online activities. The assigned homework will be presented or turned in on the
scheduled date in class. The instructor will check upon the result and the corrections when
necessary. Writing is also an important part of this course. You will be writing paragraphs and short
compositions that report events, research, surveys, and/or expressing your personal point of view.
Missed assignments will be counted as zero, which will lower students final grades. No late
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assignments or homework are accepted for full credit. Assignment or homework will not be
accepted three days after the schedule date.
3. Portfolio:
Portfolios will be handed at mid-term and by the end of the program. Completing the portfolio will require
that:
a: all the homework with all errors corrected;
b: all the writings with the first draft and corrected final draft;
c: all the written tests with all the errors corrected;
d: all the quizzes with all the errors corrected
NO LATE PORTFOLIOS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
4.
Language tutorials: To facilitate the learning and especially your pronunciation, every week students are
required to sign up a 15-minute language tutorial session with an individual instructor. Language tutorials
will be carried out in a group of 2 students. A sign-up sheet will be handed out at the second week of class.
5. Extensive reading: To improve reading skills, a reading for fun program will be incorporated.
Instructions for the reading assignment will be explained later.
6.
Final Grade Distribution & Conversion:
Written tests:
20% (5 pts x 4)
Mid Oral tests:
5%
Attendance & Participation: 15%
Tutorial:
5%
Quizzes:
Vocabulary quizzes: 5%
Text preview quizzes: 5%
A+ = 98-100
B+ = 87-89
C+ = 77-79
A = 94-97
B = 84-86
C = 76-70
Oral quizzes: 15% (3 pts x 5)
Homework, reading assignment: 10%
Final Exam: 7%
Portfolio: 10% (2pts x 5)
Reading assignment: 3%
A- = 90-93
B- = 80-83
D = 60-69
** below 60 = F
Requirement and regulations
1. Attendance & Participation: Learning a language is like learning any other skills. The repetition of
listening, speaking, reading, and writing is crucial to success. Therefore, your faithful and repeated
attendance at the daily class meetings is Mandatory. If extraordinary circumstances prevent you from
attending class or participating in regular classroom activities, please notify the instructor in advance
(if possible). Each student is excused for three times of absence. Other than that, each absence
will be zero point for your attendance and performance. Should you miss a class, it is your
responsibility to find out what has been covered in that class, possible schedule changes and homework
assignment. In addition, in order to obtain a full participation grade, active participation in classroom
activities is required.
2. Preview & Review: Generally, one should study at least two hours outside of class for every hour
spent in class in order to prepare and review the materials. Some will need more diligent studying,
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according to how well your previous foundation was established. Practice is the key in learning a
language. Force yourself to repeat, recall, and copy words, phrases and characters. The more you do
this, the better and quicker you will learn it well. In addition, in order to make the best use of your
class time, it is essential to preview the vocabulary, grammar, and Chinese characters before each
lesson and review after each class.
3. Language Lab: Naturally, the listening of language CDs is beneficial and required. The language
lab is located in LL61. You are expected to go there all the time to listen and read aloud vocabulary
and dialogues, and to do your assignment on the listening comprehension section. Two hours of
individual practice in the lab each week is the minimum requirement. You may also use website/online material of the text and workbook, or the CD to practice listening as much as often as you can on
your own.
4. Study Schedule: The Tentative Study Schedule gives you a general guideline of the course planning
and arrangement. Make sure you carefully check and follow the course schedule before you attend
each class.
5. Classroom behaviors: Do not turn on your cell phones and computers in class. Unless it is an emergency, no
tardiness and early leave is allowed.
6. For auditing students: You are required to attend most classes and participate in oral tests if your
goal is to brush up your Chinese. However, if your purpose is to be able to take continuing
Chinese class, you have to take all the tests and quizzes with at least a C as a passing grade.
7. Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty will result at a minimum in a failing grade for the
entire course. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on any graded exercise
and plagiarism. Plagiarism is any effort to present the work, writing, or ideas of others as if they
were your own. Information on this policy can be found at ASU Academic Integrity/Dishonesty
Rules & Regulations website at
http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/studentlife/judicial/academic_integrity.htm
Useful websites:
http://eall.hawaii.edu/yao/icusers/
http://chinese.rutgers.edu/content_cs.htm
www.mandarintools.com
http://trc.ucdavis.edu/msjacob/sentence.htm (for sentence pattern practice)
http://www.language.berkeley.edu/ic/toc.html
(for practicing listening comprehension)
http://www.usc.edu/dept/ealc/chinese/character/index.html (for character writing)
http://trc.usdavis.edu/msjacob/gamelist.htm (for character learning)
http://www/carla.umn.edu:16080/lctl/materials/language/chinese.html
(for practice with measure words by learning songs)
http://trc.ucdavis.edu/msjacob/langtips.htm (tips for learning Chinese)
http://www.zhongwen.com
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http://trc.usdavis.edu/msjacob/cw.htm (character worksheet)
http://www.csulb.edu/~txie/online.htm
Microsoft Chinese Fonts. Down load traditional characters fonts, then set
Netscape or IE to read traditional Chinese characters (big5 code). You will need Chinese fonts
to read the sentence pattern pages:
http://.www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/ie6/downloads/recommended/ime/default.mspx &
http://www.uni.edu/becker/chinese2.html(#games)
8. Learning & Cultural Activities:
Chinese Tutoring Center at LRC: You can have tutoring sessions by an experiences tutor at the
Learning Resource Center (480) 965-7728 http://www/asu/edu/vpsa/lrc . This service will be
available on a first come, first served basis. Going to the tutoring center regularly will help
improve and maintain your level of Chinese study.
AECP: American English & Cultural Program offers a Conversation Partner Program with
their Chinese Students from overseas. This is a give-and-take arrangement: you practice
speaking Chinese with them & they practice speaking English with you.
ASU SORC: http://www.asu.edu/clubs/chinese_asu/ is also a good place for you to find
Chinese students or scholars from China to be your conversation partner or tutor.
ASU CGES: Center for Global Education Services www.asu.edu/global (480)965-0101 offers
exchange and summer programs in both China & Taiwan.
Chinese Holidays Celebration (to be announced)
