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Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - CHIN 291 D100

Heritage Mandarin Chinese IV (3)

Class Number: 5420

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CHIN 290 or equivalent. This course is for students of Chinese origin who have near native speaking ability in Chinese (Mandarin or other dialects), but basic knowledge of written Chinese.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A continuation of CHIN 290. Students further develop communicative competence in Chinese language, as well as a deeper understanding of Chinese culture through course materials on Chinese history, mythology and folktales.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is a continuation of CHIN 290. Building upon the foundation laid by previous courses, this course continues to develop students’ communicative competence in Chinese, with an emphasis on reading and writing. Students will learn about 200 characters, understand and be able to use more complicated grammar structures, idiomatic expressions, and gain more sophisticated skills of composition. Through readings in Chinese history, mythology and philosophy, students are also expected to gain deeper understanding of Chinese culture.

The course has two major components in its delivery: 1) 2 hours per week of in-class tutorial, which includes grammar concept review, text analysis, and cultural topic discussion and presentation; 2) asynchronous online learning component, which covers independent vocabulary and grammar learning, individual reading and writing practice, and group communication activities. The asynchronous online learning takes approximately six to eight hours per week. Students need a computer and internet access to use SFU Canvas for online learning.

Students who are not sure about their level or suitability for this course should consult the instructor before registering: cxie@sfu.ca

Grading

  • Class participation 5%
  • Assignments 25%
  • Reading and vocabulary Quizzes 15%
  • Lesson tests 25%
  • Composition 20%
  • Group Project 10%

NOTES:

Grading scale

A+ = 96-100                       B+  = 83-86                        C+ = 70-74                         D = 50-59

A   = 91-95                          B    = 79-82                         C   = 65-69                         F = 0-49

A-  = 87-90                         B-  = 75-78                         C-  = 60-64

 

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Liu and Wang (Eds.) A Primer For Advanced Beginners of Chinese (simplified character version) Vol. Two (Columbia University Press, 2004). ISBN 0-231-13585-8.

Or

Liu and Wang (Eds.) A Primer For Advanced Beginners of Chinese (traditional character version) Vol. Two (Columbia University Press, 2004). ISBN 0-231-125577


Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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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

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.