Introduction to the Course: Chinese IV
Chinese IV is an advanced level course. It aims at the further development of students’ knowledge about
the Chinese culture and their communicative ability in applying the language in real life situations.
Students’ communicative skills, critical thinking and creativity are the core of the course. Extended
listening & speaking, reading and writing will be expected of students. The functional use of the language
in the above areas is emphasized and more sophisticated authentic materials will be integrated. Thematic
units continue to be used but focus more on developing students’ skills and abilities in using the target
language to deal with communicative activities in their lives, e.g. future studies and career considerations,
relationships, entertainment and education and etc. Classroom activities reinforce student-centered and
cooperative learning.
Goals & Standards
National Goals & IL State Standards:
National Goal I: Communication:
Communicate in languages other than English
IL Standards:28A & 28B & 28C & 28C
National Goal II: Cultures:
Gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures
IL Standards:29A & 28 A & 28C & 28D
National Goal III: Connections:
Connect with other disciplines and acquire information
IL standards: 30A & 28D
National Goal IV: Comparisons:
Develop insight into the nature of the language and culture
IL Standards: 30A & 29 A & 29B & 29C
National Goal V: Communities:
Participate in multilingual and multicultural communities at home and around the world
IL Standards: 28A & 28B & 28C & 28D
Content Learning Objectives
Students will gain listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in standard (Mandarin) Chinese, attaining
approximately the Intermediate-Mid to Intermediate-High level on the ACTFL proficiency scale. Specially,
students will be able to achieve the following:
Listening: Understand paragraph-length utterances pertaining to a wide range of topics related to daily life
(including lodging/living quarters, dining and cooking styles, shopping, the Internet, work, travel and etc.
Speaking: Handle a range of tasks and social situations related to the topic areas mentioned above, and
are able to participate in casual conversations. They will also be able to narrate, describe, and compare
and contrast in areas such as cause & effect, approximation, expressing own opinions, reasoning, etc.
Reading: Identify key facts and some details in descriptive materials about daily life, and discern
connections between sentences into paragraphs. They will also be able to understand some authentic
texts that serve a functional purpose, such as signs, instructions, etc.
Writing: Compare notes and simple letters, summaries of biographical information such as work and
school experience, and other multi-paragraph pieces of writing such as story-telling, etc..
Textbooks & Materials:
1.“Integrated Chinese Level II – Part 1” (Third Edition),Textbook, Workbook and Character Book. Boston:
Cheng & Tsui Company. 2011
2. “Integrated Chinese Level II – Part 2” (Third Edition),Textbook, Workbook and Character Book. Boston:
Cheng & Tsui Company. 2011
3. Audio Recordings for “Integrated Chinese Level II – Part 1 and 2”. Available on CD or as a
downloadable MP3s from www.cheng-tusi.com
4. “Integrated Chinese DVD (Level 1, Part 1 & 2). Boston: Cheng & Tsui Company. 2011. Available from
the Language Lab at Jones College Prep or from www.cheng-tusi.com
5. “Chinese Link”. Pearson Prentice Hall. 2006.
6. “Experiencing Chinese”. Beijing: Higher Education Press. 2009
Required Materials for Class:
- textbook
- a binder for keeping assignments, handouts, quizzes and readings separately in several folders
- a notebook for taking notes in class, keeping instructions for homework, assignments and projects, etc.
Course Evaluation:
Grades will be cumulative per semester and will be based on the following:
Course Work (homework, oral or written class work, bellringers ) = 15%
Class Participation (various oral communicative activities, interactive or individual/group) = 20%
Assessments (tests and quizzes) = 20%
Projects and Presentations = 15%
Lab Assignments (listening activities, research) = 10%
Final Exam (per semester) = 20%
Grading Scale:
90% -100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Grades Expectations:
A: Indicates learning at the highest level. The student not only has demonstrated knowledge and
understanding of the material but also with breadth and depth of understanding. An A indicates work that
has gone above and beyond the expectations of an assignment.
B: The student not only has demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the material but also applies
to the material. The student will be able, on occasion, to demonstrate an ability to analyze, synthesize,
and evaluate the material.
C: The student has demonstrated a basic knowledge and understanding of the material and some ability
to apply it.
D: The student has demonstrated a limited knowledge and limited understanding of the material and is
not able to apply much of it.
F: The student has not demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the material and therefore cannot
apply it.
Policies & Student Responsibilities:
Class Preparation & Participation: All students are expected to prepare for class and participate actively
in class.
Homework & Assignments: Please be prompt with all homework and assignments. Students are expected
to listen to the audio recordings and practice speaking and writing on a regular basis either in or outside a
class for preparation and review.
Late work: Unexcused late work will be accepted for 50% credit if it is turned in by the end of the same
school week.
Late work for excused absences will be accepted for full credit if it is turned in by the end of the school
week unless other arrangements are made.
Extra credit opportunities will be available provided that all coursework etc. is complete; however, extra
credit should not be expected to alter a grade by a full letter.
Quizzes & Tests: Efforts should be made to take quizzes and tests at the specified times. They have
been designed at a particular point to help you with your progress and to identify areas that could use
extra work and help you focus your study time.
Retakes of tests or quizzes are not possible. Missing tests (including dictation and listening
comprehension in class) must be made up at students’ request within a reasonable time period; a zero
grade will be given to a missing test.
Academic dishonesty and other behavioral issues will be subject to consequences listed in the JCP
handbook.
Any use of translation device with the exception of a dictionary will be considered plagiarism. You will not
receive credit for the assignment, and the disciplinarian and your parents will be contacted. You will learn
more and score higher in my class if your assignments are in your own words.
Classroom Expectations:
EXPECT to be respectful to yourself, your classmates, your teacher, and your classroom environment.
EXPECT to be responsible to come to class prepared and to work EVERYDAY.
EXPECT to be punctual to come to class everyday on time.
EXPECT to challenge yourself and be challenged.
Language Lab Regulations:
Since language lab work is an indispensable part of language teaching, it is very important that the
following rules are observed by each student.
1. Remain in your designated seat all the time unless permission is given by the teacher on account of
computer failure.
2. No food or drinks are allowed in the lab.
3. Remain on task in lab classes and no free surfing on the internet is allowed while in the lab.
4. Take good care of the facilities in the lab. No tampering and no changing of the existing configurations
are allowed.
5. The signing student and parents are responsible for any damages done to the facilities in the lab
assigned the student and therefore if the student detects any existing damage caused by other students,
please report to the teacher.
Subject to Change
Chinese Program