Chinese 3 Course Syllabus

Instructor: Dr. Chang Office Hour: 3rd hour

Classes Periods: 1 at Athens Room 1211; 2 at Athens Room 151A, 4 -6 at THS Room 106
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Email: mchang@troy.k12.mi.us
usateacherchang@gmail.com (for homework only)
Class Website: www.changschinesecourses.weebly.com
Vocab Quiz Practice Website: http://quizlet.com/join/BwuFW4ZJJ (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  Useful Expressions  Radical Quiz
7-13  Review topics 7-13  Review HW

Topic 14 – Birthday Party
14.1 Let’s Go to a Party
Topic 14 – Birthday Party
14.2 Attending a Birthday Party
Topic 15 – Seeing a Doctor
15.1 My Stomachache is Killing
Me!
Topic 15 – Seeing a Doctor
15.2 Allergies
Topic 16 – Dating
16.1 Seeing a Movie
Topic 16 – Dating
16.2 Turning Down an Invitation
Topic 17 – Renting an
Apartment
17.1 Finding a Better Place
Review: Topics 14-17.1
Topic 17 – Renting an
Apartment
17.2 Calling about an Apartment
for Rent
Topic 18 – Sports
18.1 My Gut Keeps Getting
Bigger and Bigger!
Topic 18 – Sports
18.2 Watching American Football
Topic 19 – Travel
19.1 Traveling to Beijing
Topic 19 – Travel
19.2 Planning an itinerary
 Review Test
 Ask a friend to go to a party with you  Vocabulary HW
 Suggest things to take to a get-together  Vocabulary Quiz
 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
 Talk about the year of your birth and your Chinese zodiac sign  Vocabulary Quiz
 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
 Describe common symptoms of allergies  Vocabulary Quiz
 Understand and repeat instructions on when and how often to take  Workbook HW
medications  Lesson Test
 Introduction: National Day 國慶 in China and Taiwan
 Culture Lesson: Chinese Calligraphy
 Talk about why do or don’t want to see the doctor  Vocabulary HW
 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
 Invite someone to go on a date  Vocabulary Quiz
 Make the necessary arrangements to go out with friends  Workbook HW
 Lesson Test
 Accept a date courteously  Vocabulary HW
 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
 Name common pieces of furniture  Vocabulary Quiz
 State how long you have been living at your current residence  Workbook HW
 Lesson Test
 Mid-term Exam Review: contents in Topics 14-17.1  Mid-term Exam
 Comment briefly on why a place is or isn’t good for someone  Vocabulary HW
 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
 Talk about your exercise habits  Vocabulary Quiz
 China Quiz Bowl Preparation  Workbook HW
 Lesson Test
 Discuss your feelings about various sports  Vocabulary HW
 Make a simple comparison between how soccer and American  Vocabulary Quiz
football are played  Workbook HW
 Introduction: Tomb Sweeping Day 清明節 Festival  Lesson Test
 Project: Chinese Sports/Hobbies
 Talk about your plans for summer vacation  Vocabulary HW
 Describe what kind of city Beijing is  Vocabulary Quiz
 Describe your travel itinerary  Workbook HW
 Lesson Test
 Ask for discounts, compare airfares and routines, and book an  Vocabulary HW
airplane ticket  Vocabulary Quiz
 Ask about seat assignments and request meal accommodations based  Workbook HW
on your dietary restrictions or preferences  Lesson Test
 Project: Touring Cities in China

Topic 20 – At the Airport
20.1 Checking in at the Airport
Topic 20 – At the Airport
20.2 Arriving in Beijing
Review: Topics 17.2-20
 Check in at the airport  Vocabulary HW
 Wish departing friends a safe journey and remind them to keep in  Vocabulary Quiz
touch  Workbook HW
 Greet guests at the airport  Lesson Test
 Celebration: Dragon Boat Festival 端午節
 Compliment someone on his or her language ability  Vocabulary HW
 Ask about someone’s health  Vocabulary Quiz
 Remind people to move on to the next event  Workbook HW
 Lesson Test
 Final Exam Review: contents in Topics 17.2-20  Final Exam