Chinese 4 Course Syllabus

Syllabus for Chinese 4
2010-2011
Sharon Meng (Meng lǎoshī)
Room 244
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 4 (Learn Chinese with Me 4). This course extends the previous year’s work and helps students refine and perfect Chinese language skills for use beyond the classroom. Students will consider current events and social issues in the Chinese context and be introduced to classical Chinese literature and art.

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

Web Page: http://menglaoshichinese4.blogspot.com/
Also linked to school webpage: http://www.gsgis.k12.va.us/ (click on Faculty Webpage)

Major Themes:
1. Personal Decisions and Individual Responsibilities
2. Social Issues
3. World Issues
4. Literature and Fine Arts

Assessment/Evaluation Procedures:
Students will be evaluated on homework, class participation, quizzes, tests and projects. Students will also keep a portfolio of their work.

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)

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

(Please fill out the form below and return to your teacher)
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