CHI 101: Beginning Chinese I (5 Credits) |
Overview |
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In this course, you will be introduced to basic standard Chinese, Mandarin, spoken by over a billion people in mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore, and other parts of the world. You will learn to comprehend, speak, read, and write topics related to greeting, self-introduction, family, hobbies, dates and time, and visiting friends, etc. The course will also introduce you to some essential aspects of Chinese culture.
Entry Level Competencies: There is no prerequisite for taking this course. This course does, however, require your motivation, determination and persistence to work hard in order to be successful! |
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Objectives |
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If you do well in this course, you will be able to:
- Understand short conversations and responses to your questions;
- Participate in simple conversations, such as talking about yourself, your family, your friends, and your hobbies, asking for the date/time, and narrating what you did at a party, etc;
- Recognize about 200 characters and their new combinations;
- Read short passages, simple forms, name cards, Chinese calendars and so on;
- Write autobiographical information, fill out simple forms, make invitation cards; leave notes and describe simple past activities;
- Acquire a high level of cultural awareness and sensitivity.
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Materials |
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The required textbook and materials for this course are:
- Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 1, Yao. For specific information, see the Alexandria Campus bookstore listing.
- Character book, level 1 part 1.
- Integrated Chinese Code, Cheng & Tsui
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Grading |
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Assignments
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Percentage
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Discussion Board
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- 5 Culture Reflection Exercises
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10%
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Quizzes
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15%
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Exams
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- Midterm
- Final Exam
- Final Oral Interview
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35%
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5 Translations and 5 Compositions
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10% |
5 Language Practice (Partnered Activity)
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5% |
Online Workbook
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10% |
12 Oral Assignments
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10% |
10 Chinese Character Writings
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5% |
Online Meetings
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Extra 10 % |
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Total
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100% |
Your final grade will be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass at least 4 of the quizzes and 1 exam in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments.
Grade
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A
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90-100
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B
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80-89
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C
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70-79
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D
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60-69
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F
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0-59
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Exams |
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There are 2 proctored exams in this course.
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ELI Policies and Procedures |
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Beginning the Course |
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Last Updated:
June 28, 2013
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