COURSE SYLLABUS -- CHINESE 121 OLH (Fall CRN 93492)
ADVANCED ELEMENTARY CHINESE I
Instructor: Jing Wu
Office: Bldg 15-111
Phone: (650) 574-6341
E-mail: csmchineseonline@smccd.edu Office Hr: See my door card
Online Text & Material:
Active Chinese
Course Description:
The third level course in elementary Chinese. A continuation of Chinese 112,
with further development on oral communication, reading, and writing skills.
This course covers the basics of Chinese language and culture with emphasis
on practical topics, common sentence structures and vocabulary. (UC / CSU)
Course Content and Student Learning Outcomes:
Instruction in advanced oral communication, reading, basic composition and culture
with emphasis on practical vocabulary, common sentence structures, and accurate
pronunciation. The practical topics are daily life situations and common social
circumstances.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Speaking: Use oral communication skills carry on conversations with accurate
pronunciation and intonation in daily social situations covered in the course.
Listening: Comprehend standard Chinese Mandarin speaking in authentic
listening materials or from daily life situations.
Reading: Understand basic authentic Chinese reading texts with common idomatic
usage on personal and social matters.
Writing: Master commonly used traditional characters, comprehend corelational simplified characters. Employ basic sentence structures and produce
coherent short compositions on selected topics studied in class.
Culture: Describe distinctive features of China, Chinese daily life and cultural aspects.
Computer Equipment Requirement:
Minimum requirements are:
A current browser such as Internet Explorer, FireFox
(Make sure you have a recent version:
http://www.smccd.net/accounts/webready/browser.html
Windows XP or above.
At least 512 MB RAM
Modem speed: 56K or high speed Internet is recommended
Microphone and speaker or headset
*Computers are available in the library, WL Center, or other campus resource centers.
Software May Needed for This Course:
Google Pinyin
Chinese language package
NJStar Communicator
Assignments Submission:
Assignments will all be turned in online. Students are expected to submit assignments
on time to receive full credit. Late submission within two weeks will receive only partial
credit. No submission accepted after two weeks of the due date. No late submission
for AC online practice assignments.
Final Examination/Project:
The final exam/project will be comprehensive oral and written exams covering the
lessons taught in the textbook.
Grading Policy:
The final grade will be based on the following:
a. Completion of homework and assignments on time 80%
b. Final exam/project 20%
On Campus Class Meetings:
No mandatory on campus meeting
Study Sessions TBD
Contact Instructor:
Sending an email is the best way. Students could also contact the instructor by phone
or in person at the office hours.
* For more information about online courses at College of San Mateo, go to
http://www.kcsm.org/dl_tips.htm
Disability Policy:
If you have a documented disability and need accommodations for this class, please
see me as soon as possible or contact Disabled Students Programs & Services for
assistance. The DSPS office is located in Bldg. 10 First Floor, Room 120. (650) 5746438.
Students with disabilities are protected under Family Education Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA). Please understand confidentiality and do not identify the person or their
disability information to other students. Taping Lecture. Students who are unable to
take or read notes have the right to tape record class lectures only for their own study.
Plagiarism/Cheating Policy:
Dishonesty such as cheating, plagiarism, knowingly furnishing false information to the
College and its officials is prohibited and may lead to appropriate disciplinary action.
Important Dates:
Last day to drop without appearing on transcript: September 7
Last day to file a petition for Pass/ No Pass grade: September 7
Last day to withdraw with a “W” grade: November 16
Final Exam/Project: December 13
*It is student’s responsibility to drop or withdraw from the class.