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Course Outlines

Fall 2020 - CHIN 180 D100

Intensive Mandarin Chinese for Beginners I (3)

Class Number: 5954

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Oct 23, 2020: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 9 – Oct 23, 2020: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 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 courses designed for students learning Chinese from scratch. Emphasis is 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.


PLEASE NOTE: Classes meet 4 hours per week online (synchronously) during the set scheduled times and days for six weeks followed by an online final examination at the beginning of week 7. Students are required to complete approximately 1-2 hours of asynchronous online independent learning per day in their own time. If you have questions regarding the delivery of the course, please contact the instructor: cxie@sfu.ca

The synchronous lectures will be conducted via Zoom during the set scheduled class times, while the asynchronous online learning is on SFU Canvas. Students need a computer (with built-in microphone and webcam), a cell phone (with camera) or a scanner, and internet access to join the class. Headsets are recommended.    

STUDENT SUITABILITY FOR THIS COURSE

Students with prior knowledge of Mandarin should consult the instructor before registering: cxie@sfu.ca

Grading

  • Attendance and active participation 6%
  • Assignments 30%
  • Lesson quiz 30%
  • Oral exam 14%
  • Final exam 20%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Yang Jizhou, et al, Hanyu Jiaocheng (Chinese Course, 3rd edition), Book I (Vol. A), Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2016
ISBN: 978-5619-45308

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020

Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges 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. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).