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Course Outlines

Fall 2021 - CHIN 290 D100

Heritage Mandarin Chinese III (3)

Class Number: 4442

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2021: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CHIN 191 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 191. Develops students' communicative competence in spoken Mandarin and modern written Chinese. Classes are conducted entirely in Chinese. Intermediate level materials introduce the basic core of China's culture. By the end of the course, students are expected to have an active vocabulary of approximately 1100 Chinese characters.

COURSE DETAILS:

PLEASE NOTE: The course has two major components in its delivery: 1) 2 hours per week of in-class lecture, which includes grammar, text analysis, and cultural topic discussion and presentation; 2) asynchronous online learning activities, which covers independent vocabulary 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.

STUDENT SUITABLITY FOR THIS COURSE: This course is for students of Chinese origin who are able to communicate orally on daily routine subjects with limited reading and writing skills. Students who did not take CHIN191 before and 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%
  • Vocab Quiz 15%
  • Lesson Test 30%
  • Presentation 10%
  • Composition 15%

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:

For simplified font user:
Li,D, Liu, I., Liu, L., Wang, H., Wang, Z and Xie, Y., A Primer For Advanced Beginners of Chinese (simplified character version) Vol. Two, Columbia University Press, 2004. ISBN 0-231-13585-8

 or 

For traditional font user:
Li,D, Liu, I., Liu, L., Wang, H., Wang, Z and Xie, Y., A Primer For Advanced Beginners of Chinese (traditional character version) Vol. Two, Columbia University Press, 2004.ISBN 0-231-12557-7


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 FALL 2021

Teaching at SFU in fall 2021 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with approximately 70 to 80 per cent of classes in person/on campus, with safety plans in place.  Whether your course will be in-person or through remote methods 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 fall 2021 term.