2011-2012 Course Syllabus

Syllabus for Chinese 4

2011-2012

Sharon Meng (Meng Lǎoshī)

Room 244

Planning periods: 6^th, 7^th and 8^th

Email: smeng@gsgis.k12.va.us                       Phone: 354-6800 Ext.3304

Course Description:

            This course uses the textbook Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 2 (中文听说读写 Zhongwen Ting Shuo Du Xie). This course extends the previous year’s work and helps students refine and perfect Standard Mandarin language skills for use beyond the classroom. Students will consider current events and social issues in the Chinese language and social context. Students will learn to write 360-390 characters.

Textbook(s): Integrated Chinese Level 1 Part 2, Boston: Cheng & Tsui, 2005.

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.

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.      4 dry erase markers (dark, easy to see colors, such as red, blue, black, green. No yellow or light pink please)

4.      One composition book

5.      Index cards for making flashcards (optional)