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FLC101--
Beginning Chinese I
Beginning Chinese I introduces you to the basics
of Modern Standard Chinese (Putonghua). The goal of this course
is four-fold - to enable you to
1) develop a sense of what this language is
about
2) acquire the skills to engage in simple conversation
and use the language in certain practical settings
3) build a vocabulary of about 400 words; and
4) build the confidence to master the language
in subsequent courses.
For this purpose, this course will stress all
the four key elements in learning a language - listening, speaking,
comprehension, and writing while supplying the teaching with
introduction to Chinese culture and by using the latest technology
in education.
This course meets four times a week. The bulk of in-class work
will be devoted to developing aural and oral skills with an
introduction to the Chinese writing system in between. Daily
class attendance is absolutely crucial as even a few class absences
could seriously impact your ability to keep up with your peers.
There will be plenty of homework including daily assignments
for review and preparation for new texts. The homework normally
requires one hour or more per day. To do well in this class,
you must be fully prepared before coming to classes. Other required
activities outside the class include a 30-minute weekly individual
tutoring session with a native Chinese speaker and the Chinese
Noodle Lunch every Tuesday (11:00 - 11:50 AM) in Huegli Hall.
There will also be group presentations on various topics on
Chinese culture.
We have planned a number of cultural events such as the East
Asian dinners, Chinese talent show and contests, and a free
trip to the China Town and Art Institute in Chicago. These activities
are an integral part of the course. You are strongly encouraged
to participate in them.
Textbook:
Integrated Chinese Textbook, Level One Part 1,
Integrated Chinese Workbook, Level One Part 1,
Integrated Chinese Character Workbook, Level One Part 1,
Cheng & Tsui Company, 1997
FLC102--
Beginning Chinese II
This course is designed to continue to lay a foundation
for those who are interested in learning about Chinese people and
understanding their culture. It aims to develop students' overall
competence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Chinese. Equal
attention will still be paid to the five essential elements: sounds,
vocabulary, grammar, characters and background knowledge.
This course meets four times a week. In class, students
will have opportunities to talk about their lives, perform skits, read
simple stories, and write journals.
Authentic materials and computer-assisted language software will
also be incorporated to enhance the effectiveness in learning.
Daily and active participation in class is
expected. Grades will be based on
daily performance, homework assignments, quizzes, and two oral/written
tests. Each week students are also required to take an hour of free,
one-on-one tutoring with a native speaker assigned by the instructor.
Textbook:
Integrated Chinese Textbook, Level One Part 1,
Integrated Chinese Workbook, Level One Part 1,
Integrated Chinese Character Workbook, Level One Part 1,
Cheng & Tsui Company, 1997
FLC203
-- Intermediate Chinese I
Generally speaking, Intermediate Chinese is the continuation
of Beginning Chinese FLC101 and FLC102. It is designed to build
on the foundation of first year Chinese to help students achieve
greater fluency in the oral and written use of the Chinese language,
as well as to increase their vocabulary and familiarity with
common sentence patterns. A learner-centered, task-based, and
proficiency-driven approach will be employed.
The class meets four times a week. Daily attendance is required.
It is crucial that students prepare well before class: learn
the new words, and listen to the recordings of the texts until
you can hear the sounds in your mind before trying to reproduce
them.
Homework includes written, oral as well as aural assignments
for about an hour a day. Special tape players are available
for you to borrow to help you better prepare the listening assignments.
Each student will also give one presentation on topics of Chinese
literature.
Other required activities outside the class include a 50-minute
weekly individual tutoring session and the Chinese Noodle Lunch
every Tuesday during Chapel break (11:00 - 11:50 am).
Textbook:
HANYU JIAOCHENG, Book One B (HY-I-B)
HANYU JIAOCHENG, Book Two A (HY-II-A)
HANYU TINGLI JIAOCHENG, Book Two (TJ-II),
HANYU YUEDU JIAOCHENG, Book Two (YJ-II).
Beijing Language and Culture University Press, First Edition,
Aug. 1999
FLC204--
Intermediate Chinese II
This course is designed to further develop students'
overall language proficiency. By
the end of the semester, students should be able to: 1) carry out a
face-to-face daily conversation with ease; 2) narrate a simple story or
describe a familiar event; and 3) read and write about what students can
say in Chinese.
The class meets four hours a week. Regular and active
participation in class is required. Each week students are also required to
take an hour of free, one-on-one tutoring with a native speaker assigned by
the instructor.
The grade will be based on daily performance, homework,
quizzes, and three oral/written tests.
Textbook:
HANYU JIAOCHENG, Book One B (HY-I-B)
HANYU JIAOCHENG, Book Two A (HY-II-A)
HANYU TINGLI JIAOCHENG, Book Two (TJ-II),
HANYU YUEDU JIAOCHENG, Book Two (YJ-II).
Beijing Language and Culture University Press, First Edition,
Aug. 1999
FLC495
– Supervised Reading and Research in Chinese (cross listed as
EAST 495)
This course is designed to enhance students’ ability in
comprehending and translating Chinese into English. The goal
is to allow the students to be able to read simple publications
in Chinese with the help of a dictionary.
Textbook:
HANYU JIAOCHENG, Book III,
Beijing Language and Culture University Press, First Edition, Aug. 1999
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