Spring 2024 - CHIN 291 B100
Heritage Mandarin Chinese IV (3)
Class Number: 7230
Delivery Method: Blended
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Location: TBA
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Instructor:
Cynthia Xie
cxie@sfu.ca
1 778 782-9439
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Prerequisites:
CHIN 290 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 290. Students further develop communicative competence in Chinese language, as well as a deeper understanding of Chinese culture through course materials on Chinese history, mythology and folktales.
COURSE DETAILS:
Building upon the foundation laid by previous courses, CHIN291 continues to develop students’ communicative competence in Chinese, with an emphasis on reading and writing. Students will understand and be able to use more complicated grammar structures, idiomatic expressions, and gain more sophisticated skills of composition. Through readings in Chinese history, mythology and philosophy, students are also expected to gain deeper understanding 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.
Grading
NOTES:
Class participation 5%
Assignments 20%
Reading and vocabulary Quizzes 12%
Lesson tests 30%
Composition 15%
Presentation & Project 18%
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
RECOMMENDED READING:
Liu and Wang (Eds.) A Primer For Advanced Beginners of Chinese (simplified character version) Vol. Two (Columbia University Press, 2004). ISBN 0-231-13585-8.
Or
Liu and Wang (Eds.) A Primer For Advanced Beginners of Chinese (traditional character version) Vol. Two (Columbia University Press, 2004). ISBN 0-231-125577
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
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
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.