Syllabus for Chinese 3
2012-2013
Sharon Meng (Meng lǎoshī)
Room 336
Planning periods: 6th, 7th and 8th
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.
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:
- Students should respect the teacher and one another
- Students should be punctual and come prepared to class
- Students should actively participate in all classroom activities
- 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.
A word on extra credits:
No extra credits will be given in this class. There
are plenty of quizzes and other assignments for you to recover your grade. Do
not forget you can receive additional help. I am usually available during lunch
on even days. Just ask!
(Fill
out the form below and return to your teacher)
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“I
have read and understood this syllabus.”
Student Pledge:
___________________________________________________________
Parent Pledge:
____________________________________________________________
Parent Contact Number:
____________________________________________________
Parent email:
______________________________________________________________
I
have easy access to computer and Internet at home Yes ________ No
________
(If
no, Meng Laoshi will speak with you and we will work something out)
A few words on the National
Chinese Honor Society…
This letter will provide you information
about NCHS member eligibility at Maggie Walker Governor’s School.
The Maggie Walker Chapter of the NCHS
requires that students applying for the NCHS demonstrate excellence in Chinese
and commitment to the language by taking Chinese longer than the minimum school
requirement of 2 years. Due to our school’s status as a magnet school for
gifted students, the Maggie Walker Chapter of the NCHS has received permission
from the national chapter to make the following eligibility guidelines:
The applicant must be a regularly
enrolled student at Maggie Walker who has:
·
Taken at least four
semesters of Chinese at the high school level, and is currently in the fifth
semester of Chinese
·
Maintained an overall
B grade or better in Chinese and other academic subjects
·
In addition to high
academic achievements, has displayed good characters, leadership and service
·
Has no Maggie Walker
Honor Code violations
Exception
to this rule:
·
Students who have taken two years of
Chinese, but their second year of Chinese is AP Chinese language and culture.
Because AP Chinese is the highest level of Chinese offered at Maggie Walker,
students who take this class have demonstrated excellence in the language even
if they do not satisfy the duration requirement. Students whose second year of
Chinese is AP Chinese will be invited to apply for NCHS the following fall
semester after they have completed the AP course.
Thank you for reading.
