ESL I (Elective)



Chinese 3 Course Syllabus

Instructor: Dr. Chang Office Hour: 3rd hour

Classes Periods: 1st at Athens Room 1211; 2nd at Athens Room 151A, 4th -6th at THS Room 106

Email: mchang@troy.k12.mi.us

usateacherchang@ (for homework only)

Class Website: changschinesecourses.

Vocab Quiz Practice Website: (log in to join class)

(Your username: __________________Your Password: __________________)

PREREQUISITE先修課: Chinese 2 or equal proficiency (evaluation required)

 

Course Description課程大綱:

Chinese 3 is a third year course built upon the foundation of Chinese 2. The teaching goes beyond the intermediate level in each of the four language skills. The course focuses on 1) authentic conversations in different daily contexts, 2) reading texts with more complex Chinese characters as well as reading short stories, 3) Chinese traditional proverbs will be introduced and discussed, 4) writing sentences with broader vocabulary and more complex grammar, and 5) more in-depth understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture and lifestyles. The classes are enhanced with audio-visual aids, games, songs, short films, and festival celebrations. Language lab will be used as an integral part of the curriculum to strengthen students’ learning.

Textbook課本:

Integrated Chinese (Level 1, Part 2, 3rd Edition) 中文听说读写，published by Cheng & Shui Company

* Both traditional and simplified characters textbooks are available for students to choose from. However, you are only required to learn one set of characters. The teacher will introduce both in class.

Other Teaching Resources其他輔助教材:

1. Integrated Chinese workbooks

2. Audio CDs and lesson videos

3. Chinese idioms films by Wayne State University Confucius Institute

4. Chinese educational videos and movies

5. CCTV Chinese news report

What you need to bring to class課堂用品:

1. Textbook (Please do not mark on your book.)

2. A notebook for Bell Work

3. A binder to keep all class materials and homework (Please design the front cover including your Chinese name, 中文三，張老師/张老师 (zhang laoshi)，due on the Monday of the second week)

4. At least two pencils

5. $2.00 for classroom supplies, festival celebrations, and class auction gifts

Homework功課

* Most of the homework (except bell work) will be posted on class website. If you miss any homework, please print it from the website. In order to cut copy expenses, no extra homework sheets will be given.

1. Bell Work—due at the end of each bell work session

2. Homework---due on every Wednesday

---late submission will result in a deduction of 10% from the assigned points for each day late and receive no stamps

---a week-late assignment will receive a zero and your parent will be notified

Quizzes and Tests 考試

1. All quizzes/tests will be given on Wednesdays unless notified by the teacher. (one quiz or test each week)

2. Make up quizzes will be at 6:45am (Athens) of the day the teacher is available

3. No quiz retake

Stamp Systems章的制度

Throughout the semester, you will have to collect stamps for your class participation, extra credits, or redeeming for prizes. For each marking period, you will need to turn in 25 stamps for full participation and for each semester, 20 stamps maximum can be used for extra credits. At the end of each semester a class auction will be held for you to redeem prizes for any leftover stamps.

How You Earn Stamps (章)

1. Completing bell work sheet (+1 stamp)

2. Turning in homework sheet on time (in the beginning of the class on the due date) (+1 stamp)

3. Getting 100% on your homework grade (+1 stamp)

4. Getting 100% on your Quiz or Test (+1 stamp)

5. Being the class leader 班長 (ban zhang) (+6 stamps)

6. Participating in-class or out of class competition or special programs. (up to 20 stamps)

How You Lose Stamps (章)

1. Being Tardy without an excuse (if comes in after the final bell or not in your seat when the bell finishes ringing) (-1 stamp)

2. Eating food including chewing gums in class (-2 stamps + food being taken away). If you do have to eat, please get my permission, step out of the classroom, and come in after you finish.

3. Using electronic devices in class without my permission (-2 stamps + device being taken away)

4. Disturb the class (-1 stamp)

5. Laying a foot up a table or a chair (-5 stamps)

6. Leaving your trash in the room (-1 stamp for each piece of trash)

7. Stepping out the room before the final bell ring (-1 stamp)

Things You Should Never Do絕對避免 之事

1. Cheating on quizzes or tests (get a zero grade and a Saturday detention)

2. Copying someone’s homework or have someone to do homework for you (both the lender and borrower get a zero grade)

Grading Criteria 評分標準

Marking Grade

1. Homework—35%

2. Class Participation—10%

3. Oral Practice—10%

4. Class Presentation—10%

5. Quizzes and Tests—35%

Semester Grade

a. First Marking Grade—40%

b. Second Marking Grade—40%

c. Final Exam—20%

 Tentative Outline of Topics: (dates are subject to change)

|Chapter |What you should learn |Major Assignments |

| |Chinese Writing System |Useful Expression Quiz |

|Introduction and Review Topics 7-13 |Useful Expressions |Radical Quiz |

| |Review topics 7-13 |Review HW |

| | |Review Test |

| |Ask a friend to go to a party with you |Vocabulary HW |

|Topic 14 – Birthday Party |Suggest things to take to a get-together |Vocabulary Quiz |

|14.1 Let’s Go to a Party |Offer someone a ride and arrange a time and place to meet |Workbook HW |

| |Thank people for their gifts |Lesson Test |

| |Celebration: Moon Festival 中秋節 | |

| |Describe a duration of time |Vocabulary HW |

|Topic 14 – Birthday Party |Talk about the year of your birth and your Chinese zodiac sign |Vocabulary Quiz |

|14.2 Attending a Birthday Party |Give a simple description of someone’s facial features |Workbook HW |

| |Introduction: Chinese Teacher Day 教師節 |Lesson Test |

| |Research Project: Chinese History | |

| |Talk about basic symptoms of a cold |Vocabulary HW |

|Topic 15 – Seeing a Doctor |Describe common symptoms of allergies |Vocabulary Quiz |

|15.1 My Stomachache is Killing Me! |Understand and repeat instructions on when and how often to take medications |Workbook HW |

| |Introduction: National Day 國慶in China and Taiwan |Lesson Test |

| |Culture Lesson: Chinese Calligraphy | |

|Topic 15 – Seeing a Doctor |Talk about why do or don’t want to see the doctor |Vocabulary HW |

|15.2 Allergies |Urge others to see a doctor when they are not feeling well |Vocabulary Quiz |

| |Introduction: Double 9th Day 重陽節Festival |Workbook HW |

| |Skit Presentation: Seeing a Doctor |Lesson Test |

| |Describe how long you’ve known someone |Vocabulary HW |

|Topic 16 – Dating |Invite someone to go on a date |Vocabulary Quiz |

|16.1 Seeing a Movie |Make the necessary arrangements to go out with friends |Workbook HW |

| | |Lesson Test |

|Topic 16 – Dating |Accept a date courteously |Vocabulary HW |

|16.2 Turning Down an Invitation |Decline as date politely |Vocabulary Quiz |

| |End a phone conversation without hurting the other person’s feelings |Workbook HW |

| |Project: Dating in China and America |Lesson Test |

| |Describe your current and ideal living quarters |Vocabulary HW |

|Topic 17 – Renting an Apartment |Name common pieces of furniture |Vocabulary Quiz |

|17.1 Finding a Better Place |State how long you have been living at your current residence |Workbook HW |

| | |Lesson Test |

|Review: Topics 14-17.1 |Mid-term Exam Review: contents in Topics 14-17.1 |Mid-term Exam |

|Topic 17 – Renting an Apartment |Comment briefly on why a place is or isn’t good for someone |Vocabulary HW |

|17.2 Calling about an Apartment for Rent |Discuss and negotiate rent, utilities, and security deposits |Vocabulary Quiz |

| |Celebration: Chinese New Year 中國新年 |Workbook HW |

| |Culture Lesson: Chinese Painting |Lesson Test |

| |Name some popular sports |Vocabulary HW |

|Topic 18 – Sports |Talk about your exercise habits |Vocabulary Quiz |

|18.1 My Gut Keeps Getting Bigger and |China Quiz Bowl Preparation |Workbook HW |

|Bigger! | |Lesson Test |

|Topic 18 – Sports |Discuss your feelings about various sports |Vocabulary HW |

|18.2 Watching American Football |Make a simple comparison between how soccer and American football are played |Vocabulary Quiz |

| |Introduction: Tomb Sweeping Day 清明節Festival |Workbook HW |

| |Project: Chinese Sports/Hobbies |Lesson Test |

| |Talk about your plans for summer vacation |Vocabulary HW |

|Topic 19 – Travel |Describe what kind of city Beijing is |Vocabulary Quiz |

|19.1 Traveling to Beijing |Describe your travel itinerary |Workbook HW |

| | |Lesson Test |

|Topic 19 – Travel |Ask for discounts, compare airfares and routines, and book an airplane ticket |Vocabulary HW |

|19.2 Planning an itinerary |Ask about seat assignments and request meal accommodations based on your dietary |Vocabulary Quiz |

| |restrictions or preferences |Workbook HW |

| |Project: Touring Cities in China |Lesson Test |

| |Check in at the airport |Vocabulary HW |

|Topic 20 – At the Airport |Wish departing friends a safe journey and remind them to keep in touch |Vocabulary Quiz |

|20.1 Checking in at the Airport |Greet guests at the airport |Workbook HW |

| |Celebration: Dragon Boat Festival 端午節 |Lesson Test |

| |Compliment someone on his or her language ability |Vocabulary HW |

|Topic 20 – At the Airport |Ask about someone’s health |Vocabulary Quiz |

|20.2 Arriving in Beijing |Remind people to move on to the next event |Workbook HW |

| | |Lesson Test |

|Review: Topics 17.2-20 |Final Exam Review: contents in Topics 17.2-20 |Final Exam |

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