University of Puget Sound 普及灣大學
Chinese 260中級漢語聽和說
Syllabus 課程介紹
Fall 2005 西元二零零五年秋季班
(Class meets M W F 1-1:50 .p.m. at Wyatt 209)

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 Chinese 260 課程網站at: <http://www.ups.edu/faculty/perry/chin260/home.htm>

   Prof. Lo Sun Perry 孫珞 老師
 Office: Wyatt Hall 246
Phone: (253) 879-3629 Email:perry@ups.edu


Chinese 260 Advanced Oral Expressions is designed for students who have completed two years of Mandarin at the college level or equivalent to further develop aural and oral skills.  Emphasis is on comprehension and communication.  (Students who have completed one year of Chinese can only be enrolled upon the recommendation of the instructor.)  Lesson topics will focus on cultural and social issues in contemporary China. 

Since students for this 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.  Different expectations and standards may be applied to students of different levels and backgrounds.  Speaking and Listening comprehension are the focus of the course; however, reading and writing also an integral part of each lesson.  The text uses authentic and multimedia materials to help students further develop their communication skills. All students should strive to improve in the following areas:

u          Speaking: Expand vocabulary items and phrases in the targeted areas; build confidence and strategies to handle both casual discourse and formal presentations.

u          Listening: Learn to decode longer discourse by identifying key words and phrases; be familiar with various styles of delivery and formulaic expressions.

u          Communication: Acquire more background knowledge on a variety of topics to ensure better     comprehension and more ease in oral delivery.

u          Study skills: Learn about the computer-assisted technologies that can be best used to enhance your learning-what they are and how to use them.

The text, Shifting Tides, is required (available at the UPS Bookstore).  Supplementary online material will be available via our course website, print your own hard copies if needed.  Some Xeroxed material will be distributed in class. 

u          Shifting Tides: Culture in Contemporary China, An Intermediate Chinese Course (simplified character edition), Hong Gang Jin and De Bao Xu, Cheng & Tsui Company, 2003. (Required.)

u          Web sites with digitized class materials:
Ting-Online Listening( M.Shea) –extended vocabulary/term lists by topics, practice sentences with multiple audio recordings made by native speakers from different regions;
Audio Tutorial Survival Chinese –basic conversational phrases for lower-level students and review (8 topics);
LanguageGuide.com –basic vocabulary list with pictures and audio files

Class meets only three days a week so it is crucial for you not to miss any class.  Check the Attendance Policy.  You are expected to spend 8 to 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.

Evaluation is roughly based on the following:
Homework Assignments                                  20%
Interviews                                                        20%
Comprehension Quizzes                                  20%
Tests                                                                20%
Participation and Preparation                         15%
Final Project                                                   5%
   

Grading scale is as followed:

94-100% = A

87-89% = B+

77-79% =C+

67-69% = D+

90-93% = A-

83-86% = B

73-76% = C

63-66% = D

 

80-82% = B-

70-72% = C-

60-62% = D-

 

 

 

Below 60%= F

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.

Chinese tutor(s) are available at the Center for Writing and Learning (Howarth 105).  The tutor will be able to assist you with homework assignments, to prepare you for tests, and to work with you in the computer labs.  Appointments must be made ahead of scheduled time. Please be puncture and do not cancel your appointments at the last minute.