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Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - CHIN 180 D100

Intensive Mandarin Chinese for Beginners I (3)

Class Number: 8170

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Oct 15, 2019: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 3 – Oct 15, 2019: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 3 – Oct 15, 2019: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 5, 2019
    Thu, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An intensive introductory course for non-heritage students. Students are expected to master Mandarin Chinese pronunciation and acquaintance with simplified Chinese characters. Basic grammar, everyday conversation topics and Chinese communication style are introduced. Students with credit for CHIN 100 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is the first part of a series of intensive Mandarin Chinese course designed for students learning Chinese from scratch. Emphases are placed on mastering Mandarin Chinese Phonetics (articulation, tones and modulations of tones) and acquaintance with Chinese characters.  Basic grammar, everyday conversation topics and Chinese communication style are also introduced. Classes meet 8 hours a week for six weeks followed by a final examination.

NOTE:  Students with prior knowledge of Mandarin should consult an instructor before registering. All students also require instructor permission to register for the course and cannot self-register. 


Drop in Placement interview sessions:  

Place: TASC I 9211
   
Wednesday July 3, 2019        12:00 – 13:00
Friday July 12, 2019              10:30 – 12:00
Thursday July 18, 2019          11:00 – 12:30
Tuesday July 23, 2019           13:00 – 15:00

Grading

  • Attendance and active participation 5%
  • Assignments 15%
  • Lesson quiz 35%
  • Oral exam 15%
  • Final exam 30%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Yang Jizhou, et al, Hanyu Jiaocheng (Chinese Curriculum, 3rd edition), Book I (Vol. I), Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2016
ISBN: 978-5619-4530

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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