CHINESE 101 A

Read Course syllabus before you proceed

In-Person Classes
101 Sec A: M W F 9:00-9:50 AM
101 Sec B: M W F 11:00-11:50 AM
Wyatt Hall 209
+ one 50-minute weekly speaking practice session (TBA) starting the 3rd week

First-Year Textbook
FluencyLink Integrated Chinese 4E Vol 1 Traditional 1 year (required).
This is a digital subscription on the FluencyLink platform, including e-textbook,
e-workbook with auto feedback, and character workbook in PDF. Be sure to get the correct edition;
the cost is $141.99. This will cover Chinese 101 (fall) and Chinese 102 (spring).
Use this link to purchase online (at the end of Week 2).

This course meets 4 days a week and includes a weekly speaking/drill session.
Weekly schedule is listed below and will be updated by each Monday.
Please bookmark this page and visit regularly to see weekly posting of new week’s updates.
Active links are in gray.

課程表COURSE SCHEDULE  [Last updated 08/17/25]

Week 1 (9/1-9/5) 9/1 Labor Day No Classes

Intro/Basics

Week 2 (9/8-9/12)

Quiz 1 | Basics (Pinyin, Tones, Radicals) Tacoma Moon Festival on 9/13

Weekly Speaking Practice Sessions will start the 3rd week – check schedule in WK3

Week 3 (9/15-9/19)

Lesson 1 Quiz 2

Week 4 (9/22-9/26)

Lesson 1 Quiz 3

Week 5 (9/29-10/3)

Lesson 1 Quiz 4

Week 6 (10/6-10/10)

Lesson 2 Quiz 5

Week 7 (10/13-10/17)

Lesson 2 Quiz 6

Week 8 (10/20-10/24) Fall Break No Class 10/20-21 

Lesson 2 Early-Bird Presentations (10/24)

Week 9 (10/27-10/31)

Lesson 3 In-class Presentations (10/27) | Quiz 7

Week 10 (11/3-11/7)

Lesson 3 Quiz 8 Part 1

Week 11 (11/10-11/14)

Lesson 3 Quiz 8 Part 2

Week 12 (11/17-11/21)

Lesson 3 Early-Bird Presentations (10/17) Other Presentations (11/19 & 11/21)

Week 13 (11/24-11/28) Thanksgiving Holiday

Make-up Presentations

Week 14 (12/1-12/5)

Lesson 3 Quiz 9

Week 15 (12/8-12/10) 12/11-12/12 Reading Period

Lesson 3 Review (12/11 Last Day of Class)


Chinese 101 has weekly evaluations and a final presentation.
There are no mid-term and final examinations.

In-Person & Virtual Office Hours for Fall 2025


Sun Laoshi’s In-Person Office Hours*
Wyatt Hall #246
Mondays 3:00-4:00
Wednesdays 1:00-3:00
Fridays 12:00-1:00 and by appointment

*These are in-person office hours. You can request to meet
via Zoom. Contact Sun Laoshi to schedule a Zoom meeting.

Asian Studies Program
Prof. Lo Sun Perry 孫珞老師| CV and Bio
Fulbright TA: Andy Cheng-Hsun Lei雷承勳老師

Mailing address: Wyatt Hall #246, CMB 1054
University of Puget Sound
1500 N Warner Street, Tacoma WA 98416
Tel: 253-879-3629 | Email: perry@pugetsound.edu

Online Tools and Mobile APPs

Dictionaries and Annotators
Purple Culture
MandarinSpot Annotate
HanziCraft

Web Tools/Mobile Apps
Skritter Classroom
Voicethread
Du Chinese (free lessons)

Course Blog & Social Media

Chinese4u.edublogs.org
Instagram #upsChinese
Chinese Program Facebook

Student Accessibility and Accommodation

 

·       Students with accessibility needs and/or learning differences that may affect coursework, contact Peggy Perno,
Director of the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations, 105 Howarth, 253.879.3399, see website, or contact saa@pugetsound.edu. All information and documentation are kept confidential.

·       Any issues or concerns with technology or other support needs should be reported to the instructor as soon as possible. Puget Sound Technology Services is available to troubleshoot and provide solutions. Contact them @253-879-8585 or email serviedesk@pugetsound.edu.

·       The University recognizes that a time of bereavement can be difficult for a student. Therefore, the university provides a Student Bereavement Policy for students facing the loss of a family member.

University, Academic, and Administrative Policies

 

·       Please review university emergency preparedness, response procedures and a training video posted at www.pugetsound.edu/emergency.

·       For information on academic and administrative policies (such as policies on grade policies, leaves of absence, declaring
a major, academic integrity, and academic petitions) please refer to the Academic and Administrative Policies section of the University Bulletin located here: pugetsound.edu/bulletin.

·       If you are seeking a religious accommodation in an academic course or program, please follow the process provided in
the university’s policy on Student Religious Accommodations in Academic Courses or Programs, available at https://www.pugetsound.edu/office-university-counsel/policies/campuswide-policies/student-religious-accommodations-academic-courses-or-programs.

·       If you have any concerns about prohibited harassment or discrimination that may be affecting you or others at Puget Sound, please contact the university’s Title IX Coordinator/Equal Opportunity Officer, Wheelock 218, 253.879.3793, website: https://www.pugetsound.edu/title-ix-equal-opportunity, email: titleix-eoo@pugetsound.edu. The Title IX Coordinator/Equal Opportunity Officer can explain available options and help address concerns informally or formally.

 

Copyright and Fair Use



Course materials are for educational purposes only and limited to students enrolled in the course. They are protected by copyright law and may not be copied, downloaded, stored, transmitted, shared or changed in any way. Please direct comments and all inquiries to Prof. Lo Sun Perry, Chinese Language and Culture in Asian Studies Program, at perry@pugetsound.edu.