課本Text
¨Chinese Link (CL)
中文天地
Elementary Level 1, Part 2
Textbook & Workbook
Sue-mei
Wu, Yueming Yu
Yanhui Zhang, Weizhong Tian
Pearson Education, 2006
網上補充教材
Supple.
Online Material
¨CL Text Companion Website
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
¨Video Exercises
Clips of various situational
conversation filmed on location
in Beijing
字典Dictionary and Tools
¨Chinese-Tools.com
¨Zhongwenweb.com
¨nciku.com
¨For a hardcopy dictionary
see Chinese Characters
A Genealogy and Dictionar
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.
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課程內容和目標Course
Description and Objectives Chinese 101 is the first half of a yearlong
beginning level course in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin). This course is
designed for students who have none or little prior experience in the
language. In some cases, students who have had some courses, study abroad
experience, or heritage background may enter the class with the teacher’s permission.
We will introduce reading and writing, and practice the traditional
characters from the very beginning of the course; however, more emphasis will
be given to the training of standard pronunciation, listening and reading
comprehension as well as grammar and vocabulary usage. Computer-assisted
technology and online course materials are an integral part of the
instruction in this class. Students will acquire basic Chinese computing
skills and be proficient with the use of Microsoft Chinese IME or other equivalent programs in order to produce
typed characters in both traditional and simplified forms. For a detailed
description of the four skills to be attained, please refer to the ACTFL Novice High Level Page.
課程要求Course Requirement Regular and punctual attendances as well as active participation in all
classes are expected of all students. Chinese is especially challenging for
beginners whose native language is English and other European languages. Students in the class need to be ready
to make a commitment of spending at
least 8 hours per week studying outside of class, including previewing, preparing, and reviewing
assignments, and in appointments with the tutor, if needed. Group projects and other assigned teamwork will
require additional time for collaboration. You will be eased into the course
as the fall semester proceeds and will experience a heightened pace in
Chinese 102 in the spring. Strong motivation and daily preparation will
ensure a successful learning experience in this class.
上課方式和學生參與Class
Format and Student Participation The
instructor will conduct most tasks in English, however, Chinese will be used
increasingly and whenever possible. Students' efforts in expressing
themselves in Chinese will be evaluated as part their class performance
grade. Students should be ready to actively participate
in oral drills, partner dialogues and other activates in every class and lab
session. Eight hours will be allocated for each
lesson. See Class Format for topics and activities covered in each
class.
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 regularly. 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Computer Labs and Related Needs The majority of the assignment from this course
will involve the use of a computer that has an Internet connection. Some of you may need to go to the computer labs on campus to
complete your work. The Wyatt electronic classrooms (Wy
209, Wy 203, and Wy 201)
are not intended for after class lab use. All PCs on campus are set up to do your
work in Chinese; however, PCs in the
Media Center (Library basement) and McIntyre 324 (open 24 hours) work best
for listening and typing. You may need to bring your own headphones and microphones
(available at the University Bookstore).
Please keep one pair of each handy in your backpack.
For those who prefer to use your own computers, please visit the Computer Info Page to set up the Chinese IME and download
Pinyin and character fonts.
中國文化Cultural Notes A broad spectrum of life in modern Chinese
societies will be introduced as we proceed with each lesson in the book.
Cultural notes and multimedia materials regarding Chinese
traditions and customs will also be incorporated. Check out Chinese Cultural
Notes for links to various web
resources. Chinese feature films in Mandarin with English subtitles will be
shown throughout the semester as part of the weekly Chinese Language House Conversation Hour Program!
老師辦公室時間Office
Hours These hours are
posted on the course website and on the office (Wyatt 246) bulletin board. The Asian Languages and Cultures Program,
starting in 2008-09, is housed in the Asian Studies Program.
The main office for both Chinese and Japanese is located in Wyatt 137 (shared
with the Religion Department). You can reach the mailboxes of Prof. Perry and
Prof. Chen in Wyatt 137, or via campus mail CMB
1028.
上課出席缺席規定Attendance Policies (MTW F 4 days of class
per week) For language learning, every class is
important. The pace of the class is fast and steady. You should not miss any
class.
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.
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 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.
 
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 monitored.
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
Grade points are roughly based
on the following:
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Participation and Preparation
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10%
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Homework Assignments
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20%
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Oral & Writing Quizzes
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25%
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Lesson Tests
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25%
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Final Project/Skits
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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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China photos from zhongwenweb.com 
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