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Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - CHIN 191 D100

Heritage Mandarin Chinese II (3)

Class Number: 7897

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: TBA, TBA
    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.

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

Students 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%
  • Reading and vocabulary Quizzes 15%
  • Lesson tests 25%
  • Composition 20%
  • Group Project 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:

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

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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 SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this 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 spring 2022 term.