About 201 課程介紹

老師 Instructor

Prof. Lo Sun Perry 孫珞 老師 |  Wyatt #246
Phone: (253) 879-3629
Email:  perry@pugetsound.edu

Ms. Junmin Zhang 张军民老師  |  Warner Gym 202A
Phone: (253) 879-3629
Email: jzhang@pugetsound.edu 

輔導 Tutor
Christy Chen 陳雅玲 | Center for Writing and Learning
To make an appointment, call 253.879.2960, fill out the tutoring appointment request form, or stop by Howarth 109, and a student staff member will help you make a reservation. Tutoring is a free service for all enrolled students.

課本 Texts
你我他 Ni Wo Ta: Developing Chinese Fluency; Volume 2 (traditional/simplified + iLrn access), 1st Ed., Phyllis Zhang, George Washington University.

課程內容和目標 Course Description and Objectives
  This second-year course in Standard Mandarin Chinese is a continuation of Chinese 101-102. Approximately 55 classroom contact hours will be allocated. Classes meet three days a week plus one 50-min discussion/lab session. The primary objectives of the course are:

  • To provide students more comprehensive knowledge and more practice on basic sentence patterns and grammatical points;
  • To improve and enhance speaking, listening, reading and writing skills; in particular, with an emphasis on developing communicative skills in order to carry out conversations on a range of topics related to daily life;
  • To develop further understanding of Chinese culture and societies, and prepare students for possible study abroad experience;
  • To further familiarize students with CALL (computer-assisted language learning), and to guide students for efficient application of CALL into their studies.
  • To obtain proficiency at the ACTFL Intermediate Level.

上課紀律和學生參與 Class Rules and Student Participation Class will be conducted primarily in Chinese. You will experience a heightened pace in Chinese 201. The instructor expects all students to put forth more effort than in any of their previous Chinese courses, and will push every student to reach his or her utmost potential in mastering the materials. Many students at the level are planning on study abroad, and the coursework aims to prepare the learners for further immersion programs as well as upper 200-level courses (Chinese 230, 250 and 260). Strong motivation and daily preparation will ensure a successful learning experience in this class. Students should be prepared to participate, comment and contribute ideas in every class and during group discussion sessions, and follow up with assigned homework exercises. Instructor will use a variety of strategies to facilitate comprehension and enhance communication, including

  • provide comprehensible input that is directed toward communicative goals;
  • use body language, gestures, and visual support;
  • conduct comprehension checks to ensure understanding;
  • negotiate meaning with students and encourage negotiation among students;
  • elicit talk that increases in fluency, accuracy and complexity over time;
  • encourage self-expression and spontaneous use of language;
  • teach students strategies for requesting clarification and assistance when faced with comprehension difficulties; and
  • offer feedback to assist and improve students’ ability to interact orally in the target language.

Regular and punctual attendance as well as active participation in all classes and discussion sessions will be expected of all students. Students should spend at least 6 hours per week studying outside of class, including previewing, preparing, and reviewing assignments, and working with the peer tutor, if needed. Group projects and other assigned teamwork will require additional time for collaboration. Students should be ready to actively participate in oral drills, partner dialogues and other activates in every class and discussion session. Students’ efforts and daily participation will be evaluated as part their class performance grade.

Please keep in mind the following classroom rules:

  • Plan to arrive to class on time and to stay for the entire class period (or until dismissed). Avoid late arrivals and early exits, as they will count as absences unless valid excuses are provided.
  • Do not eat or chew gums during class as it will be difficult for you to speak up with clarity and promptness.
  • Cell phones should always be set on vibrate.
  • You are allowed to use electronic devices (laptops, iPads or smartphones) in class for course-related work; however, do not check email, Facebook, Twitter, type other papers or browse unrelated web sites.
  • Always ask for permission if you need to leave the room while class is in session

小組討論課 Small Group Discussion Session 201 students will be divided into smaller groups (no more than five students in each group) to meet with the instructor for a 50-min group discussion session. Discussions will start during the 2nd week of class, and will correspond to the lesson topic. Task completion as well as oral competence will be the focus of these smaller group sessions, which include teacher-guided and student-led conversations, questions and answers, oral translation, impromptu skits and other listening and speaking activities as well as group or individual projects. Since student participation and performance are graded each time, it is most important to be puncture, and not to miss any. Discussion sessions will be conducted in

上課出席缺席規定  Attendance Policies  (MWthree days of class plus one discussion session per week)  Your preparation and participation are a major part of your class performance. Complete the assignments according to the designate schedules and turn in for grading if asked. You should always hand in homework on time. The instructor will accept late homework assignments but can only assign late grades as penalties.

  • You are expected to be in class on time everyday. Being more than ten minutes late (without a valid excuse) counts as half an absence; 20 minutes an absence.
  • You are allowed two unexcused absences per semester. Each additional absence beyond this (three or more) may adversely affect your final grade. Always ask for permission in advance for classes you will have to miss and make appropriate arrangements for missed work. In case of illness, only those who provide documentation will be excused.
  • Three unexcused absences will prevent you from receiving an A, five will prevent you from receiving a B, and eight will prevent you from receiving a passing grade C- for this class.
  • If you know that you will miss a class, email or voice mail your instructor of the day as soon as possible, preferably before class to facilitate any make-up arrangement. You or a friend can stop by the office to pick up handouts that you missed.
  • It is your responsibility to obtain class notes and prepare any work assigned or due during the period of your absence. you should always contact a classmate FIRST to obtain class notes and any other information you need to make up for missed work.

學術誠信規範 Academic Integrity In addition to the above classroom rules, students are expected to do original work for all course assignments, including exams. Students are responsible for their own conduct and all cases of dishonesty (e.g.,  copying homework, looking over and copy from others’ tests, and any other form of cheating), will be reported to the proper university officials. Students are expected to adhere to University policies regarding Academic Integrity.

中國文化 Cultural Notes A broad spectrum of life in modern Chinese societies will be introduced as we proceed with each lesson in the book. Cultural notes and multimedia materials regarding Chinese traditions and customs will also be incorporated. Check out Chinese Cultural Notes for links to various web resources. Co-curricular events and field trips related to Chinese culture and often involving the local Chinese communities are held throughout the semester. LIKE Chinese Program Facebook and keep updated on co-curricular activities and other program-related funding and employment opportunities.

補考 Make-up Policy Make-up tests must be arranged with the instructor in advance of the scheduled test time. All make-ups must be taken before graded tests are returned to the class except in the case of officially documented medical emergencies or University business. In case of illness or unplanned incidences, please contact your instructor for make-up work as soon as possible. Make-up tests are granted only at the discretion of the instructor. There will be no make-up or rescheduling given on final examination.

學生成績 Evaluation and Grading

Grade points are roughly based on the following:

Participation and Preparation

10%

Group Discussion Sessions

         10%

Unit Assignments & Quizzes

30%

Presentations & Projects

30%

Final Examination & Project

20%

Grading scale is as followed:

94-100% = A

87-89% = B+ 77-79% =C+ 67-69% = D+

90-93% = A-

83-86% = B 73-76% = C 63-66% = D
80-82% = B- 70-72% = C- 60-62% = D-

Below 60%= F