教材Course Material
(required test – available at the UPS Bookstore:)
¨对外汉语语言点教学150例
Chinese Grammar Made Easy
JIanhua Bai, Yale University , 2009
(selected lesson test – no more than one
lesson from each of the following texts might be used:)
¨樂在溝通Beyond the Basics
Communicative Chinese for Intermediate e & Advanced Learners,
Bai, Sung & Xing
First edition, Cheng & Tsui, 1996
¨雙向教程漢語文化Intermediate
Chinese: A Cultural Approach Beijing Language
and Cultural University Press, 1999
¨新世纪商用汉语 Open
For Business
Lessons in Chinese Commerce for the New Millennium, Volume Two, Jane C.M. Kuo, Cheng & Tsui, 2002
¨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
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
¨Clavis Sinica
Homepage
Chinese Voices
Project
Chinese Text Sampler
¨PopupChinese.com
NewsinChinese
Select a
news category for up-to-the-minute, machine-annotated news in Chinese
¨ 土豆网tudou.com
¨Danwei.org
& Danwei.TV
media,
advertising and urban life in China
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 is 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 303 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 and presentations. 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.
Chinese 301, 303 and 305 are not sequential courses. However, students majoring in FLIA/Chinese, Chinese Lang & Culture, East Asian Langs, 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 offered each semester, and will be
repeater every two years. Tentative schedule for these courses is as follows:
303
for spring ’08, 305 for
fall ‘09, 307 (a newspaper reading course to be proposed) for spring '10, 301 for fall '10, and 303 for spring ’11, and so on.
The
texts selected in this course will give students glimpses into the
contemporary Chinese societies in the Greater China region, with special
attention to practices and terminology used in the world of business and
media. Additionally, exposures to contemporary political and social issues as
well as familiarity with business etiquette are integral parts of this
course. 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. Selected
grammatical units from Chinese Grammar Made Easy will be used as
supplemental exercises.
The
course will explore four major topics:
1. Economic
development in the Greater China area;
2. Job application, resume, business etiquette and work ethics;
3. New China’s cultural scene – pop music and experimental musicians;
4. Media, the Internet and government censorship.
These topics and related issues will be presented in a broader cultural context, presented in
various media and formats, including online news articles, blogs, youtube or
tudou video clips, TV/radio programs, e-commerce websites and ads. Students
need to read background information (in English) and research on certain
topics to ensure adequate understanding for class discussions and essay
writing. The linguistic goal of the course is for students to build further
proficiency and independence in deciphering authentic materials and to use
the language with enhanced accuracy and confidence in professional settings
and daily discourse. Through class discussions, individual and group projects,
presentations, and other communicative tasks, students are expected to learn
a core set of materials, but will also be permitted to focus on topics and
subject matter reflecting their own interests and proficiency levels.
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 background readings in English. Students are expected to spend at least 7-8 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/her 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.
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 Instrucotr’s 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.
¨ 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.
¨ 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.
¨ 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.
¨ 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.
¨ 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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Attendance & Participation
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10%
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Research &
Writing Assignments (4 topics)
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40%
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Preparation &
Quizzes
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30%
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PPT & Oral Presentations
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20%
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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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