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Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - CHIN 191 D100

Heritage Mandarin Chinese II (3)

Class Number: 6410

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    CHIN 190 or equivalent. This course is for students of Chinese origin who have near native speaking ability in Chinese (Mandarin or other dialects), but limited knowledge of written Chinese.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A continuation of CHIN 190. Heritage Chinese students continue to develop competence in Mandarin Chinese, with an emphasis on reading and writing skills.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is a continuation of CHIN 190. It aims to develop Chinese-heritage students’ communicative competence in Chinese, with an emphasis on reading and writing. Students will learn about 300 Chinese characters. Students will also learn about Chinese history, geography, folktales, customs and cuisine through text and supplementary reading materials to build up their vocabulary as well as the knowledge of Chinese culture. By the end of the course, students are expected to have a good command of basic grammar and basic reading and writing skills in Modern Chinese.

PLEASE NOTE: Classes meet 3 hours per week online (synchronously) during the scheduled meetings times. Students are required to complete approximately 1 hour of asynchronous online learning per day. The synchronous lectures will be conducted via Zoom, 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.    

PLACEMENT

If you do not have the prerequisite course, please contact the instructor for a placement: cxie@sfu.ca The placement will be held through email or zoom. 

Grading

  • Attendance and active participation 5%
  • Assignments 30%
  • Vocabulary quizzes 10%
  • Lesson Tests 25%
  • Composition 20%
  • Presentation 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. One, Columbia University Press, 2004. ISBN 0-231-13567-x

OR

Liu, and Wang (Eds.) A Primer for Advanced Beginners of Chinese: (traditional Characters Version), Vol. One. Columbia University Press, 2003. 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 SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 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).