課本Text
¨Clavis Sinica Homepage
Chinese Voices Project
Chinese Text Sampler
¨汉语网hanyu.com.cn
Monthly Magazines
The Stories of Chinese
Idioms
¨Rutgers Online Course
¨Wen Gu: Chinese Classics
¨Grammar Review (Univ. of
Oxford)
網上補充教材
Supple. Online Material
¨CL Text Companion Website
(Level 2 to be published soon)
Audio Resources,
Grammar Review
Vocabulary Review, Flashcards
Listening & Reading Activities
Reading Activities
¨Chinese Cultural Notes
Maps, Flags,
History, Characters, History, Festivals, Religion, Calendar, Food &
Drink, Pop Music, Youth Culture, Calligraphy, Poetry
¨ONFLRC Video Clips
(UH)
Short video
clips of various
scenes filmed in Beijing:
interviews and spontaneous
conversations with the locals
¨Wedding Banquet
An online
language and Culture
lesson; with phtos, video clips
and other artifacts depicting the
gala event of a couple’s wedding
字典Dictionary and Tools
¨Chinese-Tools.com
¨Zhongwenweb.com
¨Dict.cn
¨nciku.com
¨For a hardcopy dictionary
see Chinese Characters
A Genealogy and Dictionary
by Rick Harbaugh
功課Homework Policy
Complete the assignments
according to the designated
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 instructor’s
office (Wyatt 246)
or place it in
the mailbox in
Wyatt 233. 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.
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課外活動
Co-curricular Activities
Ř
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.
Ř 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.
Ř
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.
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課程內容和目標Course Description and Objectives Chinese
305 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.
The texts selected in this course will give students glimpses into Chinese
literary works old and new. From classical Tang poems composed in the shade
of bamboo groves and to the recent news events found on e-magazines, student
will be introduced to various styles of Chinese literary writing, and will
have the opportunity to learn about the concerns and interests of Chinese
intellectuals.
Chinese 301, 303 and 305 are not taught as sequential courses. However,
students majoring in FLIA/Chinese or minoring in
Chinese are strongly encouraged to take all courses if possible in any order
(305 first, or 303 first, or 301 first), depending on course scheduling. 301,
303 and 305 are offered in spring only and on a yearly rotating basis, which
means 305 for spring '05, 301 for spring '06, 303 for spring '07, and so on.
Since students for this advanced class often come in
with different levels of fluency and preparation, it is essential that the
class evaluation include not only classroom 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
more sophisticated vocabulary and more complicated sentences, and include
more in-depth discussions and commentary on the topic. Go for accuracy,
clarity rather than length.
·
Communication:
Acquire more 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 10 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 work is to be done on your
own; students in this class have to be self-reliant and highly-motivated. The
instructor expects all students to put forth more effort than in any of their
previous Chinese courses, and will push every student to reach his or her
utmost potential in mastering the materials. The coursework aims to
prepare students planning on study abroad or to pursue a 300-level course in
the spring. Strong motivation 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 should be ready to
participate in oral drills, partner dialogues and other activates in everyday
class. See Class Format. Please do not eat or chew gums during class
as it will be difficult for you to speak up with clarity and promptness. Your
participation is graded daily. 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.
網上課程互動Moodle
Online
Course
Management Students signed up for Chinese 250 will automatically be created a Moodle account at UPS Psoodle server. We will use a few features of this course
management system, like grades, announcements, group forums and activities.
To log in to your Moodle account, go to moodle.ups.edu, and type in your UPS
username and password.
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) Classes will be conducted
in Chinese. Do not hesitate to approach the instructor at the end of the class
to clarify any questions you may have. 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. You are expected to spend 10
hours per week for
study outside of class, including preview, review and appointments with
tutors.
Group/partner projects may be assigned and the teamwork will require
additional time for collaboration. You should be prepared to actively
participate in class discussions and projects. 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 Wyatt 233.
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.
Ř 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.
Ř 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.
Ř 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.
Ř 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.
Ř 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.
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 tutors work
closely with your class instructors. Your progress and effort working with
the tutors will be noted and reported to the instructors for extra credits.
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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10%
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Presentations &
Assignments
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30%
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Weekly Lesson Evaluation/Tests
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50%
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Final Examination & Project
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10%
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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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