Chinese 260 Daily Class Schedule


CHIN 260: ADVANCED ORAL EXPRESSIONS
This course aims focuses on oral fluency in Chinese through class discussions utilizing topics presented in online resources
and media materials and their illustration of language in a cultural context.

WEEK 1 Jan, 16 – Jan. 20, 2023

Week 1	Course Material & Class Activities	Preparation & Work Due (after class)
Complete ASAP	There is no “textbook’ in this course, DuChinese and other online media recourses will be used. Check your access (set up new accounts if needed) to the following ASAP: 1. DuChinese – if you don’t have a premium account - check your email from Sun Laoshi with the activation code and signup instructions 2 Chinese Grammar Wiki B1 Grammar Points
Wednesday (1/18)	DuChinese The Coolest New Year’s Eve 哪個城市的新年最酷？ 1. Read the text individually and in class as a group, and answer the following questions: Shared Google Doc for individual and group responses/notes a. 説明“春節”和“元旦” 這兩個詞的不同 b. 聖誕節的時候，美國人常常怎麽過節？ c. 為什麽每年中國新年的日期都不一樣？請你説明。 2. Assign individual projects to work on and prepare for a presentation during the next class: 本良：一般春節中國人常常怎麽過節？ 欣然：一般元旦中國人常常怎麽“跨年”慶祝？ 翠屏：上网找找在“漠河”怎们庆祝元旦 珊笛：上网找找在“西安”怎们庆祝元旦 金龙：上网找找在“香港”怎们庆祝元旦 HW1: Jamboard Coolest New Year’s	Week 1 Student Work & Evaluation: Evaluation Rubrics √ 5% Class Attendance √ 10% Class Participation √ 25% HW1: Individual Jamboard Creation and Content √ 40% Presentation 1: Coolest New Year’s Eve √ 20% Friday In-Class Discussion 1 Week 1 Assignments and Due Dates: HW1 Due Friday before class Jamboard Coolest New Year’s √ Based on your individual prompt, research online, and look for accurate local media recourses from China to address the question; √ Prepare a 2-3 minute oral response to present in class; √ Create and design your Jamboard presentation using this shared Jamboard; use at least 3 frames, 2 more if needed √ See suggested items to add for visual and textual display Presentation 1 To be presented in class on Friday √ Answer to the question in the prompt √ Share your research and anything else you found out that are of interest √ Write out and practice your speech in your presentation; be clear on your ideas and use short more straightforward sentences Preparing for Quiz 1 on The Coolest New Year’s Eve 哪個城市的新年最酷？ Schedule on next Monday (1/23) 1. Can read selections of the text in Characters, and translate into English 2. Can answer simple questions based on the text (typing your answers in Chinese on your computer)
Friday (1/20)	Friday Student-Led Discussions | Jamboard Coolest New Year’s 1. Each student should prepare a short presentation (about 5 minutes) using the group Jamboard Coolest New Year as visual and textual display: a. include any images, such as maps, graphs and photos, to help illustrate your remarks b. include key words, phrases, place and proper names in characters, and annotate with pinyin if needed c. use multiple frames if needed; label each frame with your name How to prepare for Quiz 1 Assign HW2: go over 1st topic on Chinese Grammar Wiki B1 Grammar Points √ Go over the section on “Adjectives” (5 points) √ Create a Google doc 260HW2_名字 to list your reading notes and shared with perry@pugetsound.edu and ohsieh@pugetsound.edu
Tips on Studying Chinese: o Read and follow course schedule closely and keep track of homework deadlines and quiz schedule. o Use class time as STUDY time! Eliminate possible distraction during class time to allow your full and attentive participation. o Work on homework assignment for at least 2 hours three times a week. This means that you should schedule about 6 hours for HW and 2 hours to prepare for the weekly quiz. o Make sure all the required online tools and mobile apps work for you. Ask for help ASAP if you need tech support. o 3^rd-year Chinese is often the last course for our minors. At this level, you will need to be able to READ more in characters, and learn to comprehend more complex texts. DO NOT FALL BEHIND! FORM STUDY GROUPS, GO TO THE TUTOR, GET HELP!! STICK WITH IT AND YOU WILL SEE RESULTS.