Spring Semester 2016 (2 Sessions)
Monday & Wednesday 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Survival Chinese
Non-Credit Course
Instructors: Ying Chen
E-Mail: ychen86@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-5298
Office: 75 Piedmont Ave. Suite 408
Office Hours: M-F 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Overview
Materials
By the end of this non-credit course, you will have a better comprehension of
basic Chinese vocabulary and grammar to navigate normal daily tasks.
While the Confucius Institute staff
will provide most materials needed
for class, we ask that you bring a
writing utensil and a notebook to
take your own notes during class for
further study.
Goals
The goals of this course are to expose students to multiple vocabulary groups
and basic grammar points, to learn a beginner or novice level of Chinese
including:
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Greetings & Introductions
Eating & Dining Out
Travel & Transportation
To instruct students in language points to help them “survive” in China.
Requirements
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No Chinese language requirement needed.
Must be a current GSU Student, Faculty or Staff member
Must register online through www.ci.gsu.edu
Must maintain good attendance
Must participate in class activities
Evaluation
There is no formal evaluation or test to complete this course. There are no
grades given, or credit earned. Good faith attendance and participation is
requested due to the material and preparation that is done by the instructor
prior to each class.
Non-Credit Course
Campus Activities
Chinese Café (Every Friday)
Join us every Friday at 10am, 12pm,
and 2pm at the Confucius Institute,
Suite 408, 75 Piedmont Ave., to
practice your spoken Chinese. All
language levels welcomed.
Chinese New Year & Lantern Festival
Monday, February 8th, 2015
Join us on campus to learn about the
holiday and traditions that focus
around Chinese New Year and the
Lantern Festival. Information will be
on our website and social media!
Tomb Sweeping Holiday
Monday April 4th, 2015
Join us on campus to learn about the
holiday and traditions that focus
around the Tomb Sweeping Holiday.
Information will be on our website
and social media!
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Class Schedule
Session 1: January 18th – March 11th, 2016
Week Date
1
January 18, 2016 (M)
January 20, 2016 (W)
2
January 25, 2016 (M)
January 27, 2016 (W)
3
February 1, 2016 (M)
February 3, 2016 (W)
4
February 8, 2016 (M)
February 10, 2016 (W)
5
February 15, 2016 (M)
February 17, 2016 (W)
6
February 22, 2016 (M)
February 24, 2016 (W)
7
February 29, 2016 (M)
March 2, 2016 (W)
8
March 7, 2016 (M)
March 9, 2016 (W)
Activity
 Greetings & Introductions
 Greetings & Introductions
 Travel & Transportation
 Travel & Transportation
 Eating & Dining Out
 Eating & Dining Out
 Counting & Numbers
 Counting & Numbers
 Shopping & Bargaining
 Shopping & Bargaining
 Time & Calendars
 Time & Calendars
 Interest & Hobbies
 Interest & Hobbies
 Prepositions & Useful Phrases
 Prepositions & Useful Phrases
Session 2: March 21th – April 25th, 2016
Week Date
1
March 21, 2016 (M)
March 23, 2016 (W)
2
March 28, 2016 (M)
March 30, 2016 (W)
3
April 4, 2016 (M)
April 6, 2016 (W)
4
April 11, 2016 (M)
April 13, 2016 (W)
5
April,18, 2016 (M)
April 20, 2016 (W)
6
April 25, 2016 (M)
April 27, 2016 (W)
Non-Credit Course
(8 weeks/16 classes)
(6 weeks/12 classes)
Activity
 Greetings & Introductions
 Greetings & Introductions
 Travel & Transportation
 Travel & Transportation
 Eating & Dining Out
 Eating & Dining Out
 Counting & Numbers
 Counting & Numbers
 Shopping & Bargaining
 Shopping & Bargaining
 Prepositions & Useful Phrases
 Prepositions & Useful Phrases
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