Chinese 3 Course Syllabus

Syllabus for Chinese 3
2010-2011
Sharon Meng (Meng lǎoshī)
Room 336
Planning periods: 6th, 7th and 8th
Email: smeng@gsgis.k12.va.us Phone: 354-6800 Ext.3304


Course Description:
This course is based on textbook 跟我学汉语 Gen Wo Xue Hanyu 3 (Learn Chinese with Me 3). Students develop language skills necessary to carry out oral and written activities and utilize analytical and abstract thinking skills. Students read a variety of authentic materials to broaden their range of vocabulary in Chinese. Students focus on conversation and compositional skills by preparing dialogues and short compositions about selected topics. Students review all characters learned from Chinese 1 and 2 and learn additional characters.

Textbook(s): Students will be given instructor-made handouts and worksheets. Students are only responsible for material introduced in the handouts.

Web Page: http://menglaoshichinese3.blogspot.com/
Also linked to school webpage: http://www.gsgis.k12.va.us/ (click on Faculty Webpage)

Major Themes:
1. Personal Life
2. Family and Friends
3. School and Community
4. The World Around Us

Assessment/Evaluation Procedures:
Students will be evaluated on homework, class participation, quizzes, tests and projects. Again, students are only responsible for material in the handouts/notes.

Late work policy:
• Students are responsible for making up all work missed during an excused absence.
• Following an excused absence, students should complete any missing homework assignments and/or class work within a week after returning to class. Students will receive a zero for any incomplete work.
• It is very important for students to keep up with their daily learning, and homework assignments are due on their due dates. Late assignments can be turned in one class late for 50% of total grades. Assignment turned in the next class will receive 25% of total grades. No work will be accepted after that.
• Students with special circumstances that prevent them from completing a homework assignment should speak to Meng Laoshi before class.

Classroom Expectations:
1. Students should respect the teacher and one another
2. Students should be punctual and come prepared to class
3. Students should actively participate in all classroom activities
4. Students should not eat, drink or chew gum during instruction (water bottles are okay)

Homework Guidelines:
• Punctuality: Bring the assignment the day it is due. If you have not completed it in full, see me before class to explain why.
• Identification: Your name, date that the assignment is due must be no the paper that you turn in.
• Legibility: Write as neatly as possible. Character sheet grades are based on both completion and accuracy.

Materials Needed:
1. One 1” three ring binder
2. 5 subject index divider
3. Index cards

Useful tips for learning Chinese:
• Keep a well-organized binder, keep all handouts, notes, worksheets and characters sheets in their place.
• Spend 15-20 minutes daily reviewing characters and words for recognition
• Continue to practice tones. Record yourself or practice with a friend who is also taking Chinese.
• Check the class website at least once a week.
• Keep updated with Chinese current events.

(Fill out the form below and return to your teacher)
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