CHINESE 1 SYLLABUS
Chinese 1 Vocabulary List
new: Pronumciation Drills
Mr, Dingman Yu Location: Room 337
CHINESE 1 is a year-long course designed to help students become motivated learners in the Chinese language with emphasis placed on Mandarin pronunciation (PINYIN system), fundamental skills of writing Chinese characters, and some simple conversational skills.
AIM After completion of this course, students will be able to continue with CHINESE 2 course that is also offered at South High School. Students will develop skills in Chinese pronunciation (finals, initials, tones, etc.) and character writing (strokes, radicals, characters, etc.).
Course objectives Upon the completion of the course, the learners will be able to acquire the following skills:
Minneapolis World Language Standards included in this course
Goal 1: Communicate in a Language Other Than English
Goal 2: Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures
Goal 3: Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information
Goal 4: Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture
Goal 5: Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home and Around the World
Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty in any portion of the academic work will result in a grade of “0” on that work. Academic dishonesty includes (but is not limited to) cheating on assignments or examinations, plagiarizing (misrepresenting as one’s own anything done by another), submitting the same or substantially similar papers (or creative work).
Acceptable behavior:
Unacceptable behavior:
WORKLOAD For each quarter, each student is expected to accomplish 20-24 written assignments, 10-15 on-line listening assignments, and take 4-6 tests (mostly in the form of dictations) in addition to 2-4 oral tests. Active participation in classroom drills and discussions is a must. Regular attendance is mandatory.
SUBJECT MATERIALS. Chinese 1Texts, Wenlin Writing CD software. Other handouts.
Internet & Audiovisual Resources
Most written assignments are posted in the class website at http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us/Chinese_1.html . The assignments that contain Chinese characters are posted in the format of PDF files, so you will need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to open the documents. You can download this program for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/ acrobat/readstep2.html. In many cases you will also need to download Asian and Extended Language Font Packs at http://www.adobe.com/products/reader/productinfo / languages/.
Attendance & participation
The attendance and participation grade will be based on preparation, regular attendance, preparation and efforts. During each quarter, only two hours of unexcused absence are allowed. Each additional unexcused absence will cost 1 point of the full percentage (14%) of the Attendance & Performance portion of the final grade. THREE cases of being tardy will be considered as one absence.
Excused and Unexcused Absence.
Absence from class with a physician’s note is excused absence and will not result in any deduction of point from the Attendance and Performance portion of the final grade. Notification of absence by email or telephone without a physician’s note will not be accepted as excused absence, and will count toward the five hour’s unexcused absences, and result in deduction of point from the Attendance & Performance portion after the first five unexcused absences are taken.
Written Homework.
Written homework is assigned two to three times a week. All assignments are due on the last school day of the following week after they have been assigned to you. No late homework assignment will be accepted without a doctor’s or a parent’s note.
On-Line Listening Assignment.
Each quarter, each student is required to complete 10-15 listening assignments related to the content of the lessons. These assignments are posted in the class website (http://south.mpls.k12.mn.us/Chinese_1.html ). You will need a PC computer equipped with a sound card and Microsoft Word 97 or newer as well as internet access. You can also check out a CD copy of the document to do it on a PC computer without internet connection. Like all written work, listening assignment is due on the last school day of the following week after it has been assigned to you.
Make-Up Tests and Quizzes.
All students are expected to take tests and quizzes as they are scheduled. No make-up test or quiz is allowed unless there is a physician’s or parent’s note to certify that the student cannot take the test or quiz at the scheduled time.
Contacting Mr. Yu
Mr. Yu can be reached at 651-633-5803 (home), or at 612-668-4300 (school). My extension number is 45728. My voice mail number is 21041. You can also contact me through E-mail at Dingman.Yu@mpls.k12.mn.us, or at yuxx0063@umn.edu.
Grading Scale
A = 95% A- = 90% B+ = 87% B = 84% B- = 80% C+ = 77 % C = 74%
C- = 70% D=60% F=59%
Credit Distribution
Attendance & Performance: 14% Homework: Written 44% (2X22) Listening 26% (2X13) Quizzes: 16% (4X4) Total: 100%
Attendance & Performance: 14%
Homework: Written 44% (2X22)
Listening 26% (2X13)
Quizzes: 16% (4X4)
Total: 100%
TIPS FOR GETTING SATISFACTORY GRADES IN MR. YU’s CLASS
1. Finish and hand in all assignments on time. No late work will be accepted unless you have legitimate reasons.
2. Come in ready to learn. Always bring with you the textbook, a notebook, and a pen or pencil that works.
3. Take good notes. This is an extremely important routine that you have to follow to succeed in this class.
4. Concentrate on learning. Avoid distractions. Be respectful. Use your time wisely in class.
5. Use a dictionary whenever you can to check the spellings. Ask the teacher for help when you do not understand.
6. If you need any help, do not hesitate to ask for my help. Due to the unavailability of after-school tutoring on this subject, after-school self-study sessions may be available in Room 337 once or twice every week. Contact Mr. Yu for more information.
OTHER RULES
1. No personal entertainment systems (by which term I mean CD-players, cassette-players and other non-school-related toys) will be allowed in the classroom. Anyone who violates this will run the risk of having the device (or the toy) confiscated by Mr. Yu
2. No cell-phones and pagers will be allowed in the classroom. If you do have to have one for a certain day for a specific family emergent reason, have your parents write me a note to explain the situation.
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1Yes, I have received a copy of Mr. Yu’s syllabus. I am aware of the consequences of my failure to observe these rules.
STUDENT NAME: ________________________ SIGN: ______________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGN HERE: _______________________________________
DATE:
Here you will find the scanned lessons for the textbook we will use for the whole school year.
Lesson 3 How Old Are You?
Lesson 4 Which Country Are You From?
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