Chabot College
March 1993
Course Outline for Chinese 50A
CONVERSATIONAL CHINESE
Catalog Description:
50A - Conversational Chinese
2 units
Development of an understanding of spoken Chinese through pronunciation, vocabulary, and applied
grammar. Introduction to the everyday culture of Chinese-speaking people. 3 hours.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should:
1. have become proficient in using the conversational structures and vocabulary presented;
2. have begun to develop an understanding and appreciation of the culture of Chinese-speaking
people.
Course Content:
1. Functional vocabulary and grammar to allow students to:
a. identify themselves in the target language (name, age, nationality, place of birth, profession or
occupation);
b. order food and drink in restaurants and buy food in shops and markets;
c. greet others, make introductions, take leave, and thank;
d. be able to express spatial relationships (far, near, right, left, etc.);
e. be able to ask for and understand street directions.
f. discuss in simple terms their likes and dislikes and to inquire in culturally sensitive terms into
likes and dislikes of others;
g. identify clock time, the date, the weather;
h. to function successfully in basic cultural interactions that involve buying tickets, requesting
and paying for services (taxis, post office, hotels);
i. be sufficiently comfortable with numbers for simple financial transactions in the currency of
the target culture(s).
2. Major geographical features of Chinese-speaking regions
3. Political and cultural information necessary to be sensitive to cultural differences in social
interactions
4. Student-teacher interaction in the target language
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture/discussion in target language
Choral/individual repetition of model speech
Re-creation of dialogues and improvisation
Small group activities leading to skits, dialogues, etc.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Tests and quizzes on material presented, including oral proficiency interviews
Student participation in class activities
Homework assignments, such as preparation for brief oral presentations
Final exam
Chabot College
Course Outline for Chinese 50A, Page 2
March 1993
Textbook(s) Typical:
To be determined
Special Student Materials:
None
FH:kh Chinese.50A
Revised: 3/10/93