Chinese Explorer 1 Online (Mon., 6-7:30pm)
Class
Winnie Pang
About
Instructor: Winnie Pang
No class Monday, May 26.
* Prerequisites: Learners should be able to read and write up to 130 characters, count to one million, describe and inquire about events happening in the present, past and future, and use learned phrases to maintain simple conversation to greet others, express basic emotions, describe family, order and pay for items, exchange currency and negotiate for discounts, ask for personal information such as phone numbers, give simple responses regarding directions, precisely locate objects, enquire and negotiate for accommodations and housing amenities
Objective: Learners in this course will build on skills developed during Beginner 1- 6. Learners will expand their reading and writing to up to 160 characters. They will also continue to expand their vocabulary and use of learned phrases to conduct daily conversations with higher precision and complexity.
Can-Do Statements: Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
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Read and write up to 160 characters
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Learn vocabularies and phrases to discuss and understand housing problems, as well as landlord’s demand
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Learn how to convey phone conversations with strangers to inquire for specific purpose, and ask for dialing an extension
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Express frustration and weather through conversations by the use of subjunctive mood
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Demonstrate comprehension of and use of directional phrases “來/去” “回來/回去”, conjunctions “跟” “還是”, transitional phrases “先...等...再...”, conjunctive mood phrases “要是...就...” and relative clause phrases “因為...所以...”
Use of the Language: This course has been designed in such a way that most of the class time will be devoted to communication and will be taught in the target language (i.e., the language that you are studying). As you already have some experience with the language, you are encouraged to use the target language as much as possible from Day 1. You are not expected to understand everything, and you can expect to be pushed beyond your comfort zone. However, your instructor is there to make sure you can succeed in meeting the goals of the activities and of the class in general. Our goal is for you to be able to communicate in the target language, and we cannot learn to speak a language without speaking it. Please remember that we learn best by making mistakes, and we encourage you to try to do your best. Don’t forget that your instructor is there to support you in class and is also available via the Matrix messaging system for assistance.
Expectations/Time Commitment: Over this 9-week course, learners will spend two hours (120 minutes) per week in class via our live, interactive Zoom session. Homework and other out-of-class work (e.g.., studying vocabulary and characters at Quizlet, completing assigned readings, preparing written assignments, doing textbook assignments, etc.) is estimated at around 180-240 minutes per week (3-4 hours) for the course.
Required Materials: (Note: the textbook and CDs can be purchased from Tennessee Language Center).
1. Far East Everyday Chinese Textbook 1 (Traditional Character Edition)
ISBN-13: 978-9576124822
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2. Far East Everyday Chinese Textbook 1 CDs (set of 2)
ISBN-13: 471-8159800568
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Learners who do not already own the textbook and set of CDs listed above should purchase these materials by the first day of class. This course will cover Chapter 7 (Part 2) - Chapter 8 (Part 1). Supplemental notes and exercises will be provided by the instructor.