Chinese 3 Course Syllabus
Instructor: Dr. Chang
Office Hour: 3rd hour
Classes Periods: 1st at Athens Room 1211; 2nd at Athens Room 151A, 4th -6th at THS Room 106
Email: mchang@troy.k12.mi.us
usateacherchang@gmail.com (for homework only)
Class Website: www.changschinesecourses.weebly.com
Vocab Quiz Practice Website: http://quizlet.com/join/BwuFW4ZJJ (log in to join class)
(Your username: __________________Your Password: __________________)
PREREQUISITE 先修課: Chinese 2 or equal proficiency (evaluation required)
Course Description 課程大綱:
Chinese 3 is a third year course built upon the foundation of Chinese 2. The teaching goes beyond the
intermediate level in each of the four language skills. The course focuses on 1) authentic conversations in
different daily contexts, 2) reading texts with more complex Chinese characters as well as reading short
stories, 3) Chinese traditional proverbs will be introduced and discussed, 4) writing sentences with broader
vocabulary and more complex grammar, and 5) more in-depth understanding and appreciation of Chinese
culture and lifestyles. The classes are enhanced with audio-visual aids, games, songs, short films, and
festival celebrations. Language lab will be used as an integral part of the curriculum to strengthen students’
learning.
Textbook 課本:
Integrated Chinese (Level 1, Part 2, 3rd Edition) 中文听说读写，published by Cheng & Shui Company
* Both traditional and simplified characters textbooks are available for students to choose from. However, you are only required
to learn one set of characters. The teacher will introduce both in class.
Other Teaching Resources 其他輔助教材:
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Integrated Chinese workbooks
Audio CDs and lesson videos
Chinese idioms films by Wayne State University Confucius Institute
Chinese educational videos and movies
CCTV Chinese news report
What you need to bring to class 課堂用品:
1. Textbook (Please do not mark on your book.)
2. A notebook for Bell Work
3. A binder to keep all class materials and homework (Please design the front cover including your
Chinese name, 中文三，張老師/张老师 (zhang laoshi)，due on the Monday of the second week)
4. At least two pencils
5. $2.00 for classroom supplies, festival celebrations, and class auction gifts
Homework 功課
* Most of the homework (except bell work) will be posted on class website. If you miss any homework,
please print it from the website. In order to cut copy expenses, no extra homework sheets will be given.
1. Bell Work—due at the end of each bell work session
2. Homework---due on every Wednesday
---late submission will result in a deduction of 10% from the assigned points for each day
late and receive no stamps
---a week-late assignment will receive a zero and your parent will be notified
Quizzes and Tests 考試
1. All quizzes/tests will be given on Wednesdays unless notified by the teacher. (one quiz or test each
week)
2. Make up quizzes will be at 6:45am (Athens) of the day the teacher is available
3. No quiz retake
Stamp Systems 章的制度
Throughout the semester, you will have to collect stamps for your class participation, extra credits, or
redeeming for prizes. For each marking period, you will need to turn in 25 stamps for full participation
and for each semester, 20 stamps maximum can be used for extra credits. At the end of each semester a
class auction will be held for you to redeem prizes for any leftover stamps.
How You Earn Stamps (章)
1. Completing bell work sheet (+1 stamp)
2. Turning in homework sheet on time (in the beginning of the class on the due date) (+1 stamp)
3. Getting 100% on your homework grade (+1 stamp)
4. Getting 100% on your Quiz or Test (+1 stamp)
5. Being the class leader 班長 (ban zhang) (+6 stamps)
6. Participating in-class or out of class competition or special programs. (up to 20 stamps)
How You Lose Stamps (章)
1. Being Tardy without an excuse (if comes in after the final bell or not in your seat when the bell
finishes ringing) (-1 stamp)
2. Eating food including chewing gums in class (-2 stamps + food being taken away). If you do have to
eat, please get my permission, step out of the classroom, and come in after you finish.
3. Using electronic devices in class without my permission (-2 stamps + device being taken away)
4. Disturb the class (-1 stamp)
5. Laying a foot up a table or a chair (-5 stamps)
6. Leaving your trash in the room (-1 stamp for each piece of trash)
7. Stepping out the room before the final bell ring (-1 stamp)
Things You Should Never Do 絕對避免 之事
1. Cheating on quizzes or tests (get a zero grade and a Saturday detention)
2. Copying someone’s homework or have someone to do homework for you (both the lender and
borrower get a zero grade)
Grading Criteria 評分標準
Marking Grade
1. Homework—35%
2. Class Participation—10%
3. Oral Practice—10%
4. Class Presentation—10%
5. Quizzes and Tests—35%
Semester Grade
a. First Marking Grade—40%
b. Second Marking Grade—40%
c. Final Exam—20%
Tentative Outline of Topics: (dates are subject to change)
Chapter
Introduction and Review Topics
7-13
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What you should learn
Chinese Writing System
Useful Expressions
Review topics 7-13
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Ask a friend to go to a party with you
Suggest things to take to a get-together
Offer someone a ride and arrange a time and place to meet
Thank people for their gifts
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Describe a duration of time
Talk about the year of your birth and your Chinese zodiac sign
Give a simple description of someone’s facial features
Introduction: National Day 國慶 in China and Taiwan
Culture Lesson: Chinese Calligraphy
Topic 16 – Dating
16.1 Seeing a Movie
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Topic 16 – Dating
16.2 Turning Down an
Invitation
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Accept a date courteously
Decline as date politely
End a phone conversation without hurting the other person’s
feelings
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Project: Dating in China and America
Review: Topics 14-17.1
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Mid-term Exam Review: contents in Topics 14-17.1
Topic 17 – Renting an
Apartment
17.2 Calling about an
Apartment for Rent
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Comment briefly on why a place is or isn’t good for someone
Discuss and negotiate rent, utilities, and security deposits
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Discuss your feelings about various sports
Make a simple comparison between how soccer and American
football are played
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Introduction: Tomb Sweeping Day 清明節 Festival
Topic 14 – Birthday Party
14.1 Let’s Go to a Party
Topic 14 – Birthday Party
14.2 Attending a Birthday Party
Topic 15 – Seeing a Doctor
15.1 My Stomachache is Killing
Me!
Topic 15 – Seeing a Doctor
15.2 Allergies
Topic 17 – Renting an
Apartment
17.1 Finding a Better Place
Topic 18 – Sports
18.1 My Gut Keeps Getting
Bigger and Bigger!
Topic 18 – Sports
18.2 Watching American
Football
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Major Assignments
Useful Expression Quiz
Radical Quiz
Review HW
Review Test
Vocabulary HW
Vocabulary Quiz
Workbook HW
Lesson Test
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Vocabulary HW
Vocabulary Quiz
Workbook HW
Lesson Test
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Vocabulary HW
Vocabulary Quiz
Workbook HW
Lesson Test
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Vocabulary HW
Vocabulary Quiz
Workbook HW
Lesson Test
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Vocabulary HW
Vocabulary Quiz
Workbook HW
Lesson Test
Vocabulary HW
Vocabulary Quiz
Workbook HW
Lesson Test
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Vocabulary HW
Vocabulary Quiz
Workbook HW
Lesson Test
Mid-term Exam
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Vocabulary HW
Vocabulary Quiz
Workbook HW
Lesson Test
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Vocabulary HW
Vocabulary Quiz
Workbook HW
Lesson Test
Vocabulary HW
Vocabulary Quiz
Workbook HW
Lesson Test
Celebration: Moon Festival 中秋節
Introduction: Chinese Teacher Day 教師節
Research Project: Chinese History
Talk about basic symptoms of a cold
Describe common symptoms of allergies
Understand and repeat instructions on when and how often to
take medications
Talk about why do or don’t want to see the doctor
Urge others to see a doctor when they are not feeling well
Introduction: Double 9th Day 重陽節 Festival
Skit Presentation: Seeing a Doctor
Describe how long you’ve known someone
Invite someone to go on a date
Make the necessary arrangements to go out with friends
Describe your current and ideal living quarters
Name common pieces of furniture
State how long you have been living at your current residence
Celebration: Chinese New Year 中國新年
Culture Lesson: Chinese Painting
Name some popular sports
Talk about your exercise habits
China Quiz Bowl Preparation
Topic 19 – Travel
19.1 Traveling to Beijing
Topic 19 – Travel
19.2 Planning an itinerary
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Project: Chinese Sports/Hobbies
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Talk about your plans for summer vacation
Describe what kind of city Beijing is
Describe your travel itinerary
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Ask for discounts, compare airfares and routines, and book an
airplane ticket
Ask about seat assignments and request meal accommodations
based on your dietary restrictions or preferences
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Topic 20 – At the Airport
20.1 Checking in at the Airport
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Project: Touring Cities in China
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Check in at the airport
Wish departing friends a safe journey and remind them to keep
in touch
Greet guests at the airport
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Vocabulary HW
Vocabulary Quiz
Workbook HW
Lesson Test
Vocabulary HW
Vocabulary Quiz
Workbook HW
Lesson Test
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Vocabulary HW
Vocabulary Quiz
Workbook HW
Lesson Test
Celebration: Dragon Boat Festival 端午節
Topic 20 – At the Airport
20.2 Arriving in Beijing
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Compliment someone on his or her language ability
Ask about someone’s health
Remind people to move on to the next event
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Vocabulary HW
Vocabulary Quiz
Workbook HW
Lesson Test
Review: Topics 17.2-20
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Final Exam Review: contents in Topics 17.2-20
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Final Exam