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Course Outlines

Fall 2020 - CHIN 190 D100

Heritage Mandarin Chinese I (3)

Class Number: 5957

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

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

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introductory course for heritage language learners who have native or near native speaking ability in Chinese (Mandarin or other dialects), but limited knowledge of written Chinese. Mandarin Chinese phonetic system, basic grammar and 300 Chinese characters are introduced to improve students competences in spoken Mandarin and modern written Chinese.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course aims to develop Chinese-heritage students’ communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing in spoken Mandarin and modern written Chinese, with an emphasis on reading and writing. By the end of the course, students are expected to master Mandarin Chinese Phonetics (Pinyin) and have a good command of Mandarin pronunciation. Students will learn about 300 Chinese characters and gain basic reading and writing skills in Chinese.

PLEASE NOTE: Classes meet 3 hours per week online (synchronously) during the set scheduled class times. Students are required to complete approximately 1 hour of asynchronous independent online 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 

This course is for students of Chinese origin who are able to communicate orally on daily routine subjects with very limited reading and writing skills. Students who are not sure about their level or suitability for this course should consult the instructor before registering: cxie@sfu.ca

Grading

  • Attendance and active participation 5%
  • Assignments 30%
  • Vocab Quiz 15%
  • Lesson Quiz 15%
  • Composition 15%
  • Presentation 10%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

For simplified font user: Liu and Wang (Eds.), A Primer For Advanced Beginners of Chinese (simplified character version) Vol. One, Columbia University Press, 2004. ISBN 0-231-13567-x  

or  

For traditional font user: Yanping Xie, A Primer for Advanced Beginners of Chinese: (traditional Characters version) Vol. One, Columbia University Press, 2002, ISBN 0-231-125550

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).