HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM - CENTRAL COLLEGE
CHINESE 1411
BEGINNING CHINESE
FALL 2012
INSTRUCTOR:
Ling Bello
PHONE:
EMAIL:
CRN/TIMES/DAYS:
OFFICE HOURS:
713-718-6678 (To leave message only)
ling.bello@hccs.edu
20641 Monday & Wednesday 5:30PM–8:00 PM, FAC 308
By appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
CHINESE 1411, Beginning CHINESE I, is the first semester of a comprehensive
beginning Chinese course in which you will listen to, speak, read and write Chinese. It
is a four credit-hour course that meets five hours per week. The course transfers to
universities as foreign language credit. It also satisfies the cross-cultural component of
the HCCS core curriculum.
In Chinese 1411, vocabulary, language patterns and grammar are introduced and
applied in the context of practical communication such as greeting others and getting
acquainted; identifying yourself, your family, your studies; talking about your
activities; shopping; ordering something to eat and drink. The class includes dialogues,
tapes, oral, and written exercises, computerized practice, role-playing, partner work and
laboratory exercises. You will also learn cultural information about values, beliefs and
practices related to the above situations and to speakers of Chinese. In a more general
sense, you will learn about the cultural contexts of the Chinese language.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
This course is a beginning level course in Modern Standard Mandarin Chinese for
students who do not any or have little background in Mandarin Chinese. This course
will help students gain training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in
standard Mandarin Chinese. The course is also intended for students who will take
Chinese for at least one year. Specifically, students will be able to achieve the following:
1. You will be able to initiate a dialogue and conversation with a Mandarin speaker on
simple topics and daily conversation on difference situations.
2. You will be able to read and write approximately 300 basic Chinese characters.
3. You will be able to write simple letter and diary in Chinese.
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TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
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Integrated Chinese, Textbook (Simplified Characters), Level 1, Part 1, Boston:
(Third Edition ) By Yuehua Liu, and Tao-chung Yao, Nyan-Ping Bi, Yaohua Shi,
Liangyan Ge, 2008 Required
2.
Integrated Chinese, Character Workbook (Simplified Characters), Level 1,
Part1, Boston: (Third Edition ) By Yuehua Liu, and Tao-chung Yao, Nyan-Ping Bi,
Yaohua Shi, Liangyan Ge, 2008
Required
3.
Integrated Chinese, Workbook (Simplified Characters), Level 1, Part 1, Boston:
(Third Edition ) By Yuehua Liu, and Tao-chung Yao, Nyan-Ping Bi, Yaohua Shi,
Liangyan Ge, 2008 Required
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Supplement handouts (given by instructor)
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Audio CD’s, students shall use their audio CDs (Individual) to prepare their
exercises ahead of time. The college will provide all audio CDs necessary for this course.
Students also have access to the Integrated Chinese web page at: www.cheng-tsui.com
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PREPARATION FOR CLASS
All students are expected to prepare for the vocabulary and text for each lesson
before each class section. LISTENING TO CD’s is essential part of preparation
for the class. Students will need to listen to audio at least 2 hours a day (a time
sheet will be handed out for recording listening hours).
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Class will begin at the scheduled time. Please be on time, as coming and going is
disruptive. The class roll will be called every time at the beginning of class. Students are
expected to attend classes every time and will be responsible for materials covered during
their absence, as per the course lesson plan and additional materials assigned by
instructor. Students will lose points on the participation grade for every class missed. As
per HCCS policies, stated in the Student Handbook (P. 2), the instructor has full authority
to drop a student after the student has accumulated absences in excess of 10 hours,
including lecture and laboratory time. However, it is recommended that the student be
responsible for dropping the course if he/she has been absent more than 10 hours of class.
This policy will be strictly enforced, particularly for veterans. If a student is late by more
than 10 minutes or leaves class 15 minutes before the class ends, the student will receive
one 1/2 absence. After 2 of these absences the student will get one full absence. Written
proof of valid excuse (such as doctor’s note) is required for valid absence.
Attendance is essential. In accordance with HCCS official policy, a student may be
dropped after missing more than two weeks of class (10 hours).
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MAKE UP TEST POLICY
Students are responsible for material covered during their absences. It is the
responsibility of the student to consult with the instructor for make-up assignments.
Exchanging phone numbers with one or two other students for times when you miss a
single class is a good idea. Make-up exams will not be given except in well documented
dire circumstances. Only one major exam will be made up per semester. LATE
ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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STUDENT EVALUATION
The student is expected to do all assignments and tests. Students who fail to turn in an
assignment or take a make up test for a test missed will receive a grade of 0 for the
assignment or test. Students will be evaluated as follows:
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Class participation (attendance, and speaking in class):
Homework:
Chapter Tests/Quizzes—oral and written portions:
Final Exam
GRADE DISTRIBUTION
100-90: A
89-80: B
79-70: C
69-60: D
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59-0: F
15%
15%
40%
30%
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IMPORTANT DATES THIS SEMESTER
Last day to withdraw:
Friday, November 2 by 4:30 pm
Holidays:
Wednesday, November 21 No class until Nov. 25
Last day of Instruction:
Wednesday, December 5
Day of final examination:
Monday, December 10,
at 5:30 pm
NOTE: THE FINAL EXAM CANNOT BE GIVEN BEFORE THE OFFICIAL EXAM DATE.
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SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
Students engaged in any scholastic dishonesty: cheating, plagiarism or collusion, as
described by the Student Handbook may be penalized as specified in the Student
Handbook (pp. 28-29)
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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Students who require reasonable accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to
report to Room 305 FAC, or call (713) 718-6164 to make necessary arrangements.
Instructors are authorized to provide only accommodations requested by the Disability
Support Services Office.
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CROSS-CULTURAL COMPONENT OF THE HCCS CORE CURRICULUM
This course satisfies the cross-cultural component of the Core Curriculum at HCCS
State Criteria for Cross-Cultural Component of Core Curriculum
1. To establish broad and multiple perspectives on the individual in relationship to the larger
society and world in which he or she lives and to understand the responsibilities of living in a
culturally and ethnically diversified world.
2. To demonstrate knowledge of those elements and processes that create and define culture.
3. To understand and analyze the origin and function of values, beliefs, and practices found in
human societies.
4. To develop basic cross/multi-cultural understanding, empathy, and communication.
5. To Identify and understand underlying commonalities of diverse cultural practices.
6. To analyze the effects of cultural forces on the area of study.
Core Curriculum
Chinese 1411 fulfills the six basic intellectual competencies of the Core Curriculum.
READING: Reading material at the college level means having the ability of analyze and
interpret a variety of printed materials, books, articles, and documents.
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WRITING: Writing at the college level means having the ability to produce clear correct and
coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience. In addition to knowing correct
grammar, spelling, and punctuation, students should also become familiar with the writing
process, including how to discover a topic, how to develop and organize it, and how to phrase it
effectively for their audience. These abilities are acquired through practice and reflection.
SPEAKING: Effective speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and
persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.
LISTENING: Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various
forms of spoken communication.
CRITICAL THINKING: Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and
quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and
to construct alternatives strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking
used to address an identified task.
COMPUTER LITERACY: Computer literacy at the college level means having the ability to
use computer based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information.
Core-educated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities
associated with the use of the technology and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and
learn new technologies ad they become available. (Houston Community College System 20002001 Catalog, 35)
CHINESE 1411 /TENTATIVE LESSON PLAN
Integrated Chinese, Level 1, Part 1
Textbook, Expanded 3rd Edition (Simplified)
TRUE BEGINNERS OF CHINESE NEED TO PLAN ON AN AVERAGE OF 8 HOURS PER WEEK OR
MORE STUDY TIME TO KEEP UP WITH THE PACE OF THE CLASS.
Week 1:
Introduction to the course; syllabus;
Chinese Introduction;
Chinese Pronunciation;
Pinyin, Simple Finals, Initials, Tones.
Week 2:
Chinese Calligraphy: Writing System;
Basic Strokes;
Numerals;
Week 3:
EXAM: Pinyin
Lesson 1: Greetings
Dialogue І: Exchanging Greetings
Week 4:
Dialogue ІІ: Asking One’s Status
Lesson 1: Grammar
Week 5:
EXAM: Lesson 1
Lesson 2: Family
Dialogue І: Looking at a Family Photo
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Week 6:
Dialogue ІІ: Asking about someone’s Family
Lesson 2: Grammar
Lesson 3: Dates and Time
Dialogue І: Taking Someone Out to Eat on His/Her Birthday
Week 7:
EXAM: Lesson 2;
Dialogue ІІ: Inviting Someone to Dinner
Week 8:
Lesson 3: Grammar
Lesson 4: Hobbies
Dialogue І: Talking about Hobbies
Week 9:
EXAM: Lesson 3;
Dialogue ІІ: Inviting Someone to Play Ball
Week 10:
Lesson 4: Grammar
Lesson 5: Visiting Friends
Dialogue: Visiting a Friend’s Home
Week 11:
EXAM: Lesson 4
Narrative: At a Friend’s House
Lesson 5: Grammar
Week 12:
Oral Quiz: Lesson 5;
Lesson 6: Making Appointments
Dialogue І: Calling One’s Teacher
Week 13:
Dialogue ІІ: Calling a Friend for Help
Lesson 6: Grammar
Week 14:
EXAM: Lesson 6
Laboratory
Week 15:
Review to the course;
Pinyin;
Vocabulary;
Grammar.
Week 16
Final Exam, Monday, December 10 at 5:30 PM
Mottos: 1. The Secret of success in this course is constant practice!
2. Nothing in the world is difficult for people who set their mind to it.
3. Take a Break when you have a headache in listening to Chinese tapes.
NOTE:
CELLULAR PHONES AND BEEPERS MUST BE TURNED OFF.
PLEASE DO NOT WEAR HATS OR CAPS TO CLASS.
EATING AND DRINKING ARE NOT ALLOWED IN CLASS.
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