Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - CHIN 390 OL01

Advanced Chinese Reading (3)

Class Number: 6270

Delivery Method: Online

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Online

  • Prerequisites:

    CHIN 291 or permission of the instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces specialized vocabulary, sentence patterns, word formation and semantic nuances through popular science readings covering a broad array of subjects such as math, physics, computer science etc. Intended for students of intermediate to advanced Chinese reading, to improve their reading skills for documents with an academic focus.

COURSE DETAILS:

This is an online course for students with upper intermediate level of Chinese to improve their skills in reading. Emphasis is on building specialized vocabulary, understanding documents with an academic focus, and developing overall reading strategies. The course introduces advanced grammar structures, word formation and semantic nuances through popular science readings covering a broad array of science and technology subjects. Students need a computer and internet access to use SFU Canvas for online learning.

Grading

  • Reading Unit Assignments 45%
  • Writing Assignments 24%
  • Unit Tests 21%
  • Discussion 10%

NOTES:

CHIN390 may be applied towards the Chinese Studies Certificate and the Global Asia Minor.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Course materials will be available online on the CHIN390 canvas site.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.