教材Course Material
¨今日台灣: 中級漢語課程Taiwan Today An Intermediate Course, Teng & Perry
Extended Edition, Tunghai University, 2004
¨雙向教程漢語文化Intermediate
Chinese: A Cultural Approach Beijing
Language and Cultural University Press, 1999
¨兩岸對話Across the
Straits: 22 Miniscripts
for Developing Advanced Listening Skills in Chinese
Jianhua Bai, Cheng & Tsui Co., 1998
¨中國文化叢談Talk on
Chinese Culture
IUP-Taipei, 1993
¨改變中的中國A new Text for a Modern China: Irene Liu & Li Xiaoqi,
Cheng & Tsui, 1998
網上補充教材
Supple. Online Material
¨Rutgers Online Course
中級課程 七:
国家大事 十:
怎么称呼您
十六: 北京特写 十七:
上海传真 十八: 台北行
十九: 广州的自由与机会 二十:
移民城市深圳
高級課程 二: 中国人的宗教
- 张爱玲
九: 谈谈中国传统文化
- 张岱年
十: 重新点燃启蒙的火炬
- 李慎之
¨Clavis Sinica Homepage
Chinese Voices
Project
Chinese Text Sampler
¨ONFLRC Video Clips (UH)
Short video
clips of various scenes filmed in Beijing:
interviews and spontaneous conversations
with the locals
¨Chinese Cultural Notes
Maps, Flags,
History, Characters, History, Festivals, Religion, Calendar, Food &
Drink, Pop Music, Youth Culture, Calligraphy, Poetry
字典Dictionary and Tools
¨Chinese-Tools.com
¨Zhongwenweb.com
¨Dict.cn
¨nciku.com
¨www.zhongwen.com
¨For a hardcopy dictionary
see Chinese Characters
A Genealogy and
Dictionary
by Rick Harbaugh
 
課外活動
Co-curricular
Activities
Language House Program
This is a
residential program, in which students have the opportunity to live in
University-owned houses on campus and communicate in the target language
within a small group environment. The Chinese House provides a campus center
to enhance the linguistic and cultural atmosphere at UPS and organizes many
extracurricular activities throughout the year.
Weekly Conversation Hour
A one-hour conversation session will
be held every week (time to be arranged) at the Language House or
other locations to be arranged. There will be a central topic each week. It's informal and
a great chance to know more about Chinese culture.
Chinese Feature Film
There will be a number of feature films scheduled
this semester. The showings will be in the evenings; the precise time and
place will be announced later. All films are in
Mandarin with English subtitles. You are strongly urged
to attend.
小老師輔導時間Tutoring
Chinese tutor(s) are available at the Center for Writing and Learning
(Howarth 105). Tutoring
is free of charge for all enrolled students. You can make an individual appointment,
or just come by during the drop-in hours. To make an individual appointment,
call x2960, send an e-mail, or go into Howarth 109. The tutor will be able to assist you with homework
assignments, to prepare you for tests, and to practice pronunciation and
speaking. Group appointments may be scheduled for
students enrolled in the same course. The instructor works closely
with
the tutors to address
student needs and to
monitor individual progress.
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課程內容和目標Course Description and Objectives Chinese
301 is designed for students who have completed at
least two years of Mandarin at the college level or equivalent to further develop
listening, reading, writing and oral communication skills at the advanced
level. Emphasis is on reading, writing and group discussion. All
300-level courses include a more rigorous reading and writing component, and
require students to participate in lengthier class discussions. Students who
do have not prior study abroad experience or have not taken any other
200-level courses other than 201-202 should consult the instructor to make
sure their placement in this course is appropriate.
The texts selected in this course will give
students glimpses into a wide range of social, political and cultural issues
in contemporary China and Taiwan.
We will study and compare the two regions, specifically in topics dealing
with current events, political concerns, economic developments, social
problems and leisure life. Students are expected to
bring the knowledge they have gained, from previous Asian Studies courses,
from their study abroad experience or from the background reading required
for the course, into class discussion and essay writing. As we study the
linguistic elements in each lesson, we will also
compare and contrast different ideas, customs and value systems, and explore
areas of interest within the parameters of our topic. The ultimate goal for
the course is for students to gain a deepened knowledge of these two target
regions and to develop better communicative skills and proficiency in Chinese
related to these specific topics discussed in the course.
Chinese 301, 303, 305 and 307 (to be proposed and will be offered in spring
2009) are not taught as sequential courses. However, students majoring in FLIA/Chinese, Chinese/Lang & Culture, East Asian Lang
or minoring in Chinese are strongly encouraged to
take one each semester in any order (305 first, or 303 first, or 301 first),
depending on course scheduling and availability. At least one 300-level
course is to be offered each semester, and will be
repeater every two year. Tentative schedule for these courses is as follows:
301 for fall ‘08, 307 (a newspaper reading course to be proposed) for spring
'09, 303 for fall '09, and 305 for spring ’10, and so on.
Since students for this class often come in with
different levels of fluency and preparation, it is essential that evaluation
includes not only in-class tests and group exercises, but also individual
presentations and projects. Student's individual effort and progress will be closely monitored throughout the semester. Although different expectations and
standards may be applied to students of different levels and backgrounds, all
students should strive to improve in the following areas:
·
Reading: Read with greater speed, efficiency and independence.
·
Writing: Use
vocabulary that is more sophisticated, write longer sentences, and express
clearly key points with elaboration; be able to discuss and comment on a
topic; go for accuracy, clarity rather than length.
·
Communication:
Acquire background knowledge on a variety of topics to ensure better
comprehension and more ease in oral delivery.
課程要求Course Requirement Class will be
conducted primarily in Chinese. Regular and punctual attendance as well as
active participation in all classes will be expected of all students. Lesson topics will be supplemented with traditional Chinese culture and contemporary issues. Students are expected to spend at least 8 hours per week studying outside of class, including previewing, preparing, and reviewing
assignments, and in appointments with the instructor, if required. Group
projects and other assigned teamwork will require additional time for
collaboration. Much of the coursework
is to be completed by the student on his own outside
of the class. Strong motivation, self-discipline and daily preparation
will ensure a successful learning experience in this class. Students should
be prepared to participate, comment and contribute ideas in every class and
during group project sessions.
上課方式和學生參與Class Format and Student
Participation The instructor will
conduct most tasks in Chinese and students are expected to use only
Chinese in class. Students are not only expected to speak up when called on but to
actively participate in class and to communicate in Chinese at all times with
their instructor and classmates. Students' efforts in expressing themselves
in Chinese will be evaluated as part their class performance grade. Please do not eat or chew gums during class, as it
will be difficult for you to speak up with clarity and promptness. Do not hesitate to approach the instructor at the
end of the class to clarify any questions you may have. We will utilize the electronic turn-around
classroom for computer-based individual and group work during class sometime.
You may bring your own laptop to class; however, you should only use the
computer for class-related work. Do not use the computer to check email, type
other papers or to browse unrelated web sites.
電腦教室Our SMART Classroom The majority of the assignment from this course will
involve the use of a computer that has an Internet connection. You will need
to go to the computer labs on campus to complete your work. The Wyatt
electronic classrooms (Wy209, Wy203,
and Wy201) are not intended
for after class lab use. All PCs on campus will allow you to do work in
Chinese; however, PCs in the Media Center (Library basement) and McIntyre 324
(open 24 hours) work best for listening, typing and recording. You may need
to bring your own headphones. Please keep one handy in your backpack.
Microphones are available for purchase at the bookstore; you can also check
one out at the Media Desk. For those who prefer to use your own computers,
please visit the Computer Info Page to download pinyin and character fonts.
網上口語練習YackPack Audio Forum We will continue to utilize the online audio forum,
YackPack, to live chat, to complete
individual and group oral assignments, to practice reading and pronunciation,
to share work and to podcast. Please keep all practice and final messages in
your pack for the instructor to monitor and evaluate your progress. You will
receive an email invitation in the first week of class from your instructor
to join the pack, please respond by accepting the invitation, update your
account info and upload a recent photo of yours. You will need a microphone.
For troubleshooting, please visit YackPack Support.
上課出席缺席規定Attendance
Policies (M W F 3 days of class per week) Your preparation and participation are a major part of your class
performance. Complete
the assignments
according to the designate schedules and turn in for grading if asked. If you
have to miss a class when an assignment is due, ask someone to bring it in to
the class. You can also drop it by the office (Wyatt 246) or place it in the
mailbox in Asian Studies/Religion at Wyatt 137. Please note that offices are
open between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. You should always hand in homework
on time. The instructor will accept late homework assignments but can only
assign late grades as penalties.
Ø You are expected to be in class on time
everyday. Being more than ten minutes late (without a valid excuse) counts as
half an absence; 20 minutes an absence.
Ø You are allowed two unexcused absences per
semester. Each unexcused absence beyond this (three or more) will adversely
affect your final grade. Always ask for permission in advance for classes you
will have to miss and make appropriate arrangements for missed work. In case
of illness, only those who provide documentation will be
excused.
Ø Three unexcused absences will prevent you from receiving an A, six will
prevent you from receiving a B, and ten will prevent you from receiving a
passing grade C- for this class.
Ø If you know that you will miss a class, email
or voice mail your instructor of the day as soon as possible, preferably
before class to facilitate any make-up arrangement. You or a friend can stop
by the office to pick up handouts that you missed.
Ø It is your responsibility to obtain
class notes and prepare any work assigned or due during the period of your
absence. In the event that you are not able to reach the instructor to check
for missed work, you should know how to contact a classmate to obtain the
information you need.
補考Make-up Policy Make-up
tests must be arranged with the instructor in advance of the scheduled test
time. All make-ups must be taken before graded tests are returned to the
class except in the case of officially documented medical emergencies or
University business. In
case of illness or unplanned incidences, please contact your instructor for
make-up work as soon as possible. Make-up
tests are granted only at the discretion of the
instructor. There will be no make-up or rescheduling given on final
examination.
學生成績 Evaluation and
Grading Evaluation of this
course is based on in-class tests and quizzes, class participation &
performance, individual/group written assignments and oral presentations, and
a final examination and project. There will be no midterm
examination.
Grade
points are roughly based on the following:
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Participation and Preparation
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20%
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Presentations &
Assignments
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40%
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Lesson Evaluation/Tests
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25%
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Final Examination & Project
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15%
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Grading
scale is as followed:
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94-100% = A
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87-89% = B+
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77-79% =C+
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67-69% = D+
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90-93% = A-
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83-86% = B
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73-76% = C
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63-66% = D
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80-82% = B-
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70-72% = C-
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60-62% = D-
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Below 60%= F
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