HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM - CENTRAL COLLEGE CHINESE 1411 BEGINNING CHINESE SPRING 2013 INSTRUCTOR: Gaukhar Baidulliyeva PHONE: EMAIL: CRN/TIMES/DAYS: OFFICE HOURS: 713-718-6678 (To leave message only) gaukhar.baidulliyeva@hccs.edu Monday & Wednesday 5:30PM–8:30 PM, By appointment 1. COURSE DESCRIPTION CHINESE 1411, Beginning CHINESE I, is the first semester of a comprehensive beginning Chinese course in which you will listen to, speak, read and write Chinese. It is a four credit-hour course that meets five hours per week. The course transfers to universities as foreign language credit. It also satisfies the cross-cultural component of the HCCS core curriculum. In Chinese 1411, vocabulary, language patterns and grammar are introduced and applied in the context of practical communication such as greeting others and getting acquainted; identifying yourself, your family, your studies; talking about your activities; shopping; ordering something to eat and drink. The class includes dialogues, tapes, oral, and written exercises, computerized practice, role-playing, partner work and laboratory exercises. You will also learn cultural information about values, beliefs and practices related to the above situations and to speakers of Chinese. In a more general sense, you will learn about the cultural contexts of the Chinese language. 2. COURSE OBJECTIVES This course is a beginning level course in Modern Standard Mandarin Chinese for students who do not any or have little background in Mandarin Chinese. This course will help students gain training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in standard Mandarin Chinese. The course is also intended for students who will take Chinese for at least one year. Specifically, students will be able to achieve the following: 1. You will be able to initiate a dialogue and conversation with a Mandarin speaker on simple topics and daily conversation on difference situations. 2. You will be able to read and write approximately 300 basic Chinese characters. 3. You will be able to write simple letter and diary in Chinese. 3. TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED 1. Integrated Chinese, Textbook (Simplified Characters), Level 1, Part 1, Boston: (Third Edition ) By Yuehua Liu, and Tao-chung Yao, Nyan-Ping Bi, Yaohua Shi, Liangyan Ge, 2008 Required 2. Integrated Chinese, Character Workbook (Simplified Characters), Level 1, Part1, Boston: (Third Edition ) By Yuehua Liu, and Tao-chung Yao, Nyan-Ping Bi, Yaohua Shi, Liangyan Ge, 2008 Required 3. Integrated Chinese, Workbook (Simplified Characters), Level 1, Part 1, Boston: (Third Edition ) By Yuehua Liu, and Tao-chung Yao, Nyan-Ping Bi, Yaohua Shi, Liangyan Ge, 2008 Required 1 4. Supplement handouts (given by instructor) 5. Audio CD’s, students shall use their audio CDs (Individual) to prepare their exercises ahead of time. The college will provide all audio CDs necessary for this course. Students also have access to the Integrated Chinese web page at: www.cheng-tsui.com 4. PREPARATION FOR CLASS All students are expected to prepare for the vocabulary and text for each lesson before each class section. LISTENING TO CD’s is essential part of preparation for the class. Students will need to listen to audio at least 2 hours a day (a time sheet will be handed out for recording listening hours). 5. ATTENDANCE POLICY Class will begin at the scheduled time. Please be on time, as coming and going is disruptive. The class roll will be called every time at the beginning of class. Students are expected to attend classes every time and will be responsible for materials covered during their absence, as per the course lesson plan and additional materials assigned by instructor. Students will lose points on the participation grade for every class missed. As per HCCS policies, stated in the Student Handbook (P. 2), the instructor has full authority to drop a student after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 10 hours, including lecture and laboratory time. However, it is recommended that the student be responsible for dropping the course if he/she has been absent more than 10 hours of class. This policy will be strictly enforced, particularly for veterans. If a student is late by more than 10 minutes or leaves class 15 minutes before the class ends, the student will receive one 1/2 absence. After 2 of these absences the student will get one full absence. Written proof of valid excuse (such as doctor’s note) is required for valid absence. Attendance is essential. In accordance with HCCS official policy, a student may be dropped after missing more than two weeks of class (10 hours). 6. MAKE UP TEST POLICY Students are responsible for material covered during their absences. It is the responsibility of the student to consult with the instructor for make-up assignments. Exchanging phone numbers with one or two other students for times when you miss a single class is a good idea. Make-up exams will not be given except in well documented dire circumstances. Only one major exam will be made up per semester. LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 7. STUDENT EVALUATION The student is expected to do all assignments and tests. Students who fail to turn in an assignment or take a make up test for a test missed will receive a grade of 0 for the assignment or test. Students will be evaluated as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 8. Class participation (attendance, and speaking in class): Homework: Chapter Tests/Quizzes—oral and written portions: Final Exam GRADE DISTRIBUTION 100-90: A 89-80: B 79-70: C 69-60: D 2 59-0: F 15% 15% 40% 30% 9. SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY Students engaged in any scholastic dishonesty: cheating, plagiarism or collusion, as described by the Student Handbook may be penalized as specified in the Student Handbook (pp. 28-29) 10. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to Room 102 SJAC, or call (713) 718-6164 to make necessary arrangements. Instructors are authorized to provide only accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. 11. CROSS-CULTURAL COMPONENT OF THE HCCS CORE CURRICULUM This course satisfies the cross-cultural component of the Core Curriculum at HCCS State Criteria for Cross-Cultural Component of Core Curriculum 1. To establish broad and multiple perspectives on the individual in relationship to the larger society and world in which he or she lives and to understand the responsibilities of living in a culturally and ethnically diversified world. 2. To demonstrate knowledge of those elements and processes that create and define culture. 3. To understand and analyze the origin and function of values, beliefs, and practices found in human societies. 4. To develop basic cross/multi-cultural understanding, empathy, and communication. 5. To Identify and understand underlying commonalities of diverse cultural practices. 6. To analyze the effects of cultural forces on the area of study. Core Curriculum Chinese 1411 fulfills the six basic intellectual competencies of the Core Curriculum. READING: Reading material at the college level means having the ability of analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials, books, articles, and documents. WRITING: Writing at the college level means having the ability to produce clear correct and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience. In addition to knowing correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation, students should also become familiar with the writing process, including how to discover a topic, how to develop and organize it, and how to phrase it effectively for their audience. These abilities are acquired through practice and reflection. SPEAKING: Effective speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience. LISTENING: Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication. 3 CRITICAL THINKING: Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternatives strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking used to address an identified task. COMPUTER LITERACY: Computer literacy at the college level means having the ability to use computer based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. Core-educated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of the technology and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies ad they become available. (Houston Community College System 20002001 Catalog, 35) CHINESE 1411 /TENTATIVE LESSON PLAN Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 1 Textbook, Expanded 3rd Edition (Simplified) TRUE BEGINNERS OF CHINESE NEED TO PLAN ON AN AVERAGE OF 8 HOURS PER WEEK OR MORE STUDY TIME TO KEEP UP WITH THE PACE OF THE CLASS. Week 1: 02/11-02/13 Introduction to the course; syllabus; Chinese Introduction; Chinese Pronunciation; Pinyin, Simple Finals, Initials, Tones. Chinese Calligraphy: Writing System; Basic Strokes; Numerals; Week 2: 02/18 – NO CLASS 02/20 Lesson 1: Greetings Dialogue І: Exchanging Greetings Lesson 1: Grammar Week 3: 02/25-02/27 EXAM: Pinyin Lesson 2: Family Dialogue І: Looking at a Family Photo Dialogue ІІ: Asking about someone’s Family Lesson 2: Grammar Week 4: 03/04-03/06 Lesson 3: Dates and Time Dialogue І: Taking Someone Out to Eat on His/Her Birthday Lesson 3: Grammar Dialogue ІІ: Inviting Someone to Dinner 03/11 -03/13 SPRING BREAK 4 Week 5: 03/18-03/20 EXAM: Lessons - 1,2,3 Lesson 4: Hobbies / Vocabulary Dialogue І: Talking about Hobbies Lesson 4: Grammar Dialogue ІІ: Inviting Someone to Play Ball Week 6: 03/26-03/27 Week 7: 04/01-04/03 Week 8: 04/08-04/10 Week 9: 04/15-04/17 Week 10: 04/22-04/24 Week 11: 04/29-05/01 Lesson 5: Visiting Friends Lesson 5: Grammar Dialogue: Visiting a Friend’s Home Narrative: At a Friend’s House Lesson 6: Making Appointments Dialogue І: Calling One’s Teacher Lesson 6: Grammar Dialogue ІІ: Calling a Friend for Help EXAM: Lessons – 4,5,6 Lesson 7: Studying Chinese Dialogue I: How did you do on the Exam? Lesson 7: Grammar Dialogue II: Preparing for a Chinese Class Lesson 8: School Life Dialogue: A Typical School Day Lesson 8: Grammar Dialogue II: Talking about Studying Chinese Lesson 9: Shopping Dialogue I: Shopping for Clothes Lesson 9: Grammar Dialogue II: Exchanging Shoes EXAM: Lessons – 7,8,9 Lesson 10: Transportation Dialogue I: Going Home for the Winter Vacation Lesson 10: Grammar Dialogue II: An Email: Thanking Someone for a Ride Week 12: 05/06-05/08 EXAM: Lesson – 10 Review to the course; Pinyin; Vocabulary; Grammar. Final Exam -- Monday, May 6 at 5:00 PM 5