COURSE SYLLABUS

FOR

COLLEGE BEGINNING
CHINESE
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
An introduction to modern spoken and
written Mandarin Chinese. Beginners
speaking, listening comprehension and basic
principles in grammar along with simple
exercises in compositions and reading which
include cultural material. Students will write
Chinese characters.
CREDIT
Four hours.
(3 hrs. lec. 2 hrs. lab.)
THIS COURSE IS TRANSFERABLE.
PREREQUISITES
ENGL 0305 or ENGL 0316 and ENGL
0307 or 0326, OR higher level course
(ENGL 1301), OR placement by testing.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this course is to train
students to communicate in Chinese in an
authentic setting.
TOPICS

Chinese pronunciation
Tones
Chinese writing system
Vocabulary
Dialogues
Idiomatic expressions
Grammar
Chinese culture
Character writing
Composing short paragraph using
Microsoft Word

REQUIRED MATERIALS

* Tao-chung Yao and Yuehua Liu.

Integrated Chinese: Simplified Character
Edition. 2nd ed. Cheng and Tsui:
Boston, 2005.
* Tao-chung Tao and Yuehua Liu.
Workbook, Integrated Chinese: Simplified
Character Edition. 2nd ed. Cheng and Tsui:
Boston, 2005
* Tao-chung Tao and Yuehua Liu.
Character Workbook, Integrated Chinese:
Simplified Character Edition. 2nd ed. Cheng
and Tsui: Boston, 2005

COURSE OBJECTIVES
Students will be able to use the
communicating skills learned from this class
to survive the living overseas in either China
or Taiwan.

STANDARDS
The Standards for Chinese Language
Learning: Communication, Cultures,
Connections, Comparisons and
Communities are implemented in this
course.

COURSE OUTCOMES
In completing this course, students will be
able to

Recognize 300 Chinese characters

and produce the sounds associated
with the characters.
Write 300 Chinese characters in the
Simplified or Traditional Chinese.
Demonstrate comprehension of, and
respond to, simple dialogues and
speeches on given topics.

Recognize and use simple words

and phrases in general social
situations (e.g., to greet, introduce,
thank, apologize, compliment,
express pleasure or regret).
Talk about daily activities using
basic vocabulary, grammar patterns,
and standard usage with clear
pronunciation and correct tones.
Demonstrate comprehension of
short reading selections (e.g.,

articles, dialogues, or short stories)

by correctly responding to multiplechoice or short-answer questions.
Apply basic Chinese grammar rules
and syntax in writing sentences on a
given topic and in exercises.
Complete both oral and written tests
on vocabulary, grammar patterns,
and common usage throughout the
semester.

Teaching Philosophy

I believe that all students are equal. Students have the right to learn and the need to strive
for a better life. Teachers are there to guide students to the right direction and to help
them to gain the skills and knowledge to overcome the challenge they will face.
Teaching Strategies

Learner-centered instruction will be implemented along with well-defined tasks driven

activities to enhance the learning process.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
The College upholds the core values of learning: honesty, respect, fairness, and accountability.
We promote the importance of personal and academic honesty. We embrace the belief that all
learnersstudents, faculty, staff, and administratorswill produce their own work and must give
appropriate credit to the work of others. No fabrication of sources, cheating, or unauthorized
collaboration is permitted on any work submitted within the College.
Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to preclude a professor or academic unit from issuing
guidelines giving examples of plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty and academic
misconduct which are pertinent to the subject matter of the class.
Possible consequences for academic dishonesty to be determined by the professor, or the
professor and Academic Dean, or the professor and Chief Student Services Officer can include
but are not limited to
1. having additional course requirement imposed
2. receiving a grade of zero or "F" for an exam or
assignment
3. receiving a grade of "F" for the course
4. being withdrawn from the course or program
5. being expelled from the college district
Professors retain the primary responsibility for matters relating to Academic Integrity within their
classes. Professors should clearly explain how the students actions violated the academic
integrity policy, how a grade was calculated, and the actions taken.

Students who wish to appeal inappropriate penalties imposed for an academic integrity violation
related to classroom instruction should use the academic appeal process.
Students who wish to appeal sanctions imposed for an academic integrity violation that is related
to general student conduct should use the student discipline committee.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Act (1973)

The Americans with Disabilities Act 1990)
These acts protect us against discrimination. Therefore, if you require reasonable
accommodations because of a physical, mental, or learning disability, notify the instructor of this
course as soon as possible and preferably before the 7th hour of class.
Additionally, students with disabilities who believe that they need accommodations in this course
are encouraged to contact the Disability Services Office at xxx-xxx-xxxx, located in Building X,
Office X, as soon as possible to better ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a
timely fashion.

Equal Opportunity statement

The College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and
employment. The college does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race,
color, gender, religion, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation,
or ethnicity in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies,
employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, or other college administered
programs and activities.

Syllabus Addendum Beginning Chinese

Instructor: XXXXXXXXX
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office Location: xxxxx
Office hours: By appointment
Phone Number: xxxxxxxx
E-mail address: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

CLASS INFORMATION
Course: Beginning Chinese
Term: xxxxxxxxx
Section #: xxxxxxxx
Location: xxxxxxxxx

POLICIES ON ATTENDANCE AND MAKEUP WORK

Students are expected to arrive to class on time. Three tardies make one absence.
Attendance is mandatory. Three absences will result in failure.
Late work is unacceptable. If late work is accepted by the instructor due to illness on the part of
the student, only partial credit will be given.
Make-ups: There are no make-ups. If a student misses an exam due to illness or other
extenuating circumstances that are out of his control (this does not include trips or vacation, etc,)
he must contact the instructor on the day of the exam. The instructor will decide whether a
make-up exam will be given. Arrangements to take the make-up exam must be made prior to the
next class session. If a student fails to contact the instructor on the day the exam is given, an
automatic ten points will be taken off the exam. If a student fails to contact the instructor at
all, he will receive a 0 on the exam.
The instructor reserves the right to change the dates of tests and assignments.
The class will be taught in Chinese.
Students are responsible for contacting the instructor and other classmates to obtain the
information discussed in class in the event of missing a class.
Homework assignments are necessary not only to check the students understanding of the
material covered, but also to prepare him for exams and subsequent classes. Therefore, students
will have regular homework assignments throughout the semester.
Students are expected to do their own work. Copying from the Internet or having other people
complete their assignments is not acceptable.
Final Exams are to be given during the time specified by the District. No early finals will be
given due to trips or vacation plans.
Any disruptive, disrespectful behavior in class will not be tolerated and will be sanctioned as
stated in the Student Code of Conduct.

GRADING PROCEDURES
A
B
C
D
F

Excellent Performance
Good Performance
Acceptable Performance
Passing
Failing

90 100
80 89
70 79
60 69
0 59

Grade Points
4
3
2
1
0

COURSE EVALUATION

30% Exams (2)

10% Daily Works
20% Quizzes
20% Homework and Assignments
10% Projects
10% Participation

Exams
A midterm test and a final exam

Daily Works
Quizzes
A quiz will be given after each unit

Homework
Workbook and Character Workbook

Assignments (Rubrics for each assignment will be given separately)

2008 Olympics Games
Mid-Autumn Festival
Spring Festival
Dragon Boat Festival

Projects (Rubrics for each project will be given separately)

In groups, students will compose and act out three skits following the given rubrics

Participation
The success of this class depends in large part on your willingness to participate the class activities.

Academic Integrity
The District upholds the core value of learning: honesty, respect, fairness, and accountability. We
promote the importance of personal and academic honesty. We embrace the belief that learners
students, faculty, staff, and administration will act with integrity and honesty and must produce their
own work and give appropriate credit to the work of others. No fabrication of sources, cheating, or
unauthorized collaboration is permitted on any work submitted within the District.

Plagiarism
To use another persons ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source is to
plagiarize. Plagiarism, then, constitutes intellectual theft. Strictly speaking, it is a moral and ethical
offense rather than a legal one, since most instances of plagiarism fall outside the scope of copyright
infringement, a legal offense []. Nevertheless, plagiarism often carries severe penalties, ranging from

failure in a course to expulsion from school (Gibaldi, MLA Handbook 30). Plagiarism is grounds for
failure. If you have concerns about it, please set up a conference.

ELC Hours
A tutor is offered to aid you with any problems you may have. The hours are to be determined.

Beginning Chinese
Instructor: xxxxxxxxxxx
Spring 2008
Tentative Schedule: Revisions may be made throughout the course of the
semester. Always bring text and workbooks to class.
1-15

Lesson 0

1-17

Lesson 0

Introduction, Pinyin, Chinese Characters, Tones, Courtesy

Expressions
Pinyin, Numbers, Radicals, Classroom Expressions, 2008 Olympics
Games

1-22

Lesson 1

Greetings; 7 grammar patterns.

1-24

Lesson 1

Continue Greetings

1-29

Lesson 2

Quiz #1. Family; 6 grammar patterns.

1-31

Lesson 2

1st project due; Continue Family.

2-5

Lesson 2

Continue Family.

2-7

Culture

Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) (2/7/2008).

2-12

Culture

Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) (2/7/2008).

2-14

Lesson 3

Quiz #2; Dates and Time; 7 grammar patterns.

2-19

Lesson 3

Continue Dates and Time.

2-26

Lesson 3

Continue Dates and Time.

2-28

Culture

3-4

Review

3-6

Midterm Test

3-18

Lesson 4

Hobbies; 7 grammar patters.

3-20

Lesson 4

2nd Project Due; Continue Hobbies.

3-25

Lesson 4

Continue Hobbies.

3-27

Lesson 5

Quiz #4; Visiting Friends; 6 grammar patterns.

4-1

Lesson 5

Continue Visiting Friends.

4-3

Lesson 5

Continue Visiting Friends.

4-8

Lesson 6

Quiz #5; Making Appointments; 7 grammar patters.

4-10

Lesson 6

Continue Making Appointments.

4-15

Lesson 6

Continue Making Appointments.

4-17

Lesson 6

Continue Making Appointments.

4-22

Culture

4-24

Application #1

Mid-Autumn Festival

Quiz #3; Review lessons 1-3.

Midterm Test (Lessons 1-3)

Quiz #6; Dragon Boat Festival

Work on 3rd Project.

4-29

Application #2

3rd Project Due.

5-1

Final Review

Review lessons 4-6.

5-8

Final Exam

Final Exam (Lessons 4-6); 12:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.