Georgia Institute of Technology School of Modern Languages

Elementary Chinese II Chinese 1002 Syllabus, Fall 2011

1002C: Class meeting hours: Drill session: M 1002D: Class meeting hours: Drill session: W 1002G: Class meeting hours: Drill session: F MWF 10:05-10:55 AM; Classroom: Engr Science & Mech 201 3:05-3:55 PM; Classroom: Guggenheim 246 MWF 11:05-11:55 AM; Classroom: Engr Science & Mech 202 3:05-3:55 PM; Classroom: Engr Science & Mech 202 MWF 2:05-2:55 PM; Classroom: Skiles 269 3:05-3:55 PM; Classroom: CULC123

Instructor: Lan Jin Email: lan.jin@modlangs.gatech.edu Office hours: MWF : 12:00-13:00, or by appointment. Office: 333 Swann building

DESCRIPTION:
This is a 4 credit, proficiency based, introductory level language course designed to simultaneously develop students skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing Mandarin Chinese. Students will learn the pinyin writing system, character writing system, extensive vocabulary (approximately 300-400 vocabulary), as well as numbers, grammar and sentence structure. Topics include school life, shopping, transportation, weather, dining, asking directions, birthday party and seeing a doctor. Students will complete the Introduction and Lessons 8-10 of the textbook, Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 1, 3rd Edition and Lessons 11-15 of Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 2, 3rd Edition, as well as the associated lessons in the workbooks and character workbooks. Regular, punctual, engaged attendance is essential and will be strictly calculated into your grade as explained below. Class Preparation Typical Daily Preparation at Home includes: (1) Listen to and practice each lesson with the audio cds - available on reserve at the Library (same set of cds used for CHIN 1001 and 1002); (2) Read aloud and study the text (including grammar notes); (3) Practice writing the new vocabulary, first in the character workbook and then independently; (4) Memorize a brief monologue or dialogue for class performance; (5) Complete the lesson assignments in the workbook. The use of flashcards for vocabulary memorization is highly recommended (an online version may be found at

http://www.yellowbridge.com/language/flashcards.html). Also helpful are http://dict.cn/, http://www.nciku.com/, and www.zhongwen.com (though the latter uses traditional characters). Class Activities Students will participate in a variety of class activities geared toward language acquisition including, but not limited to, drills, impromptu monologues, text, skits, songs and games as well as discussion of readings and supplementary topics. Workbook & Characters book Students are expected to complete the assigned items on the workbook (See the following schedule). The completed workbook will be turned in for grading on the day of each test. It is highly recommended that you should keep up with the workbook since lesson tests will draw in part on workbook exercises. Exams, Tests and Quizzes All tests and quizzes are taken in class and are closed book, closed notes. Vocabulary & sentence writing quizzes are brief and will occur at the beginning of class so be on time or lose the chance to take the quiz. Lesson tests take approximately 50 minutes and will be completed using Chinese characters (for the written part). Quizzes and lesson tests are scheduled below. Lesson tests and final exams are kept on file for 2 semesters following the end of this semester. Your tests and exams will be available for perusal during office hours. Drill & Conversation Session You are required to attend 5 sessions. These 5 attendances will be factored in your Class Participation grade.

REQUIRED TEXTS:
Carry-over from Chinese 1001: Yao, Tao-chung & Yuehua Liu, et. al. Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 1. 3rd edition. Textbook. Boston: Cheng & Tsui Co., 2009. Yao, Tao-chung & Yuehua Liu, et. al. Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 1. 3rd edition. Workbook. Boston: Cheng & Tsui Co., 2009. Liu, Yuehua Yao & Taochung Yao, et. al. Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 1. 3rd edition. Character Workbook. Boston: Cheng & Tsui Co., 2009. New for Chinese 1002: Yao, Tao-chung & Yuehua Liu, et. al. Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 2. 3rd edition. Textbook. Boston: Cheng & Tsui Co., 2009. Yao, Tao-chung & Yuehua Liu, et. al. Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 2. 3rd edition. Workbook. Boston: Cheng & Tsui Co., 2009. Liu, Yuehua Yao & Tao-chung Yao, et. al. Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 2. 3rd edition. Character Workbook. Boston: Cheng & Tsui Co., 2009. Supplementary Materials Provided.

EVALUATION:
1. Attendance (15%) Punctuality & participation (Absence for three times decreases your attendance grade to a lower level, i.e. AB or BC etc.. Late for class for three times will be counted as one absence.) 2. Class activities and participation (10%) Most presentations in the class are graded (A, B, C or D). 3. Assignments (20%) 4. Quizzes (Vocabulary & sentence writing) (25%) 5. Tests (30%) Make-up Policy: Make-up is counted only for excused absences (verifiable illness, job interviews, etc.) and must be completed within one week of return to class. Timely email notification of prearranged absence is

expected if you want consideration for make-up. The student is responsible for providing verification and turning in work within this period without prompting by instructor. It is recommended that the student complete all assignments regardless of the status of an absence since assignments contribute to the students overall skills base. If you have a question, please make sure to address it in advance. GRADING SCALE: 10090 A; 8980 B; 7970 C; 6960 D; 590 F. Note: minimum grade for pass is 70 (C).

SCHEDULE
This schedule may be adjusted slightly depending on class progress. Class Activities Week # Date Class plan Introduction Introduction 1 8/22 Word study & practice Lesson 8: School Life 8/24 Homework
p.127. 1(A/B), p.135E p.130-31B/C p.135D Oral presentation: A school day, p.129 (A) p.136 F

8/26 8/29 8/31 9/2

Vocabulary& text Vocabulary& text; drills

Text study Text & Language points Language points & practice Happy Labor Day! Lesson 9: Shopping

Text & practice, Text & practice Quiz: Words & sentences Grammar & presentation practice,

9/5 9/7 9/9 9/12 9/14 9/16 9/19 9/21

Word study & practice Text & practice Text & practice Quiz: Words & sentences Grammar & practice, presentation Text & practice Word study & practice

p.147.1(A), p.148 (A/B) p.150-51 (A/B) p.153E Oral presentation: p.162F p.152 C Workbook hands in to be graded. p.165.1(A/B)

Vocabulary & text Vocabulary & text; drills

Text study Text & language points Language points & practice Test 1

Week 5

9/23 9/26 9/28

Lesson 10: Transportation Vocabulary & text Vocabulary & text; drills
Text study Text & language points

Text & practice Text & practice Quiz: Words & sentences

9/30
7

Language points & practice Lesson 11: The Weather

10/3 10/5
10/7

Grammar & practice, presentation Word study & practice Text & practice Text & practice Quiz: Words & sentences Grammar & practice, presentation

p.166-67 (A/B/C) p.168-70 (A/B/C/D) Oral presentation: An brief introduction of the Beijing subway system (re. p.172G) p.170E

Vocabulary & text Vocabulary & text; drills

Text study Text & language points Language points & practice Test 2

p.1 (I) A-B p.3 B-C p. 6 A-B p. 7 C Oral presentation: P21 (H) p.8 E (1-2) Workbook hands in to be graded.

10/10 10/12 10/14

10/17 10/19 10/21 10/24 10/26 10/28 10/31 11/2 11/4 11/7 11/9 11/11 11/14 11/16 11/18 11/21 11/23 11/25 11/28 11/30 12/2 12/5 12/7 12/9 12/14

Happy Holiday! Lesson 12: Dining

Word study & practice Text & practice Text & practice Quiz: Words & sentences Grammar & practice, presentation Word study & practice Text & practice Text & practice Quiz: Words & sentences Grammar & practice, presentation

p. 23 (I)A p.25-27. B-C p.29 A, p.29 B-1/p.30 C4/p.31 E-1 Oral presentation: P45 (H) p. 31 F p.47-8 A-B p.49 B-C p.51 A p.52 B Oral presentation: P67 (G) p.53 D Workbook hands in to be graded. p.69 A p.72 B-C p.74-5 B-C Oral presentation: P89 (H) p.76 E

Vocabulary & text Vocabulary & text; drills

Text study Text & language points Cultural Activities Language points & practice Lesson 13: Directions

10

11

Vocabulary & text Vocabulary & text; drills

Text study Text & language points Language points & practice Test 3 Lesson 14:

12

13

Birthday Word study & practice

Text & practice Quiz: Words & sentences Grammar & practice, presentation Word study & practice

Party Vocabulary & text Vocabulary & text; drills

Text study Text & language points & practice Happy Thanksgiving! Lesson 15: Seeing a

14

15

Doctor Vocabulary & text Vocabulary & text; drills

Text study Text & language points & practice

p.91 A p.94-5 B-C p.96-7-8 A-B (3-4-5)C Oral presentation: P110 (F) p.99 E

16

Text & practice Quiz: Words & sentences Grammar & practice, presentation

Final oral presentation Final oral presentation

Final Exams University schedule Workbook hands in to be graded on the exam day.

Notes: 1. Presentation is a short speech (within 2min.) based on an assignment. 2. The quiz is made up of a) a dictation of words, and b) writing three or four sentences or a short passage of the same length based on the passage(s) the teacher reads. 3. Each test consists an oral part and a written part. The oral part can be made either by a monologue, dialogue or skit performed by a group of students related to the scenarios of the lessons. The written part includes vocabulary, sentence and grammar, reading and writing. 4. The homework here is assigned only from the Workbook. Students also need to complete the Characters book along with the progress of each lesson.