Chinese I: 2008-2009
Course Syllabus
Tabb High School   
					          
Teacher’s Name:  Hongwei Qian		E-Mail Address: hqian@ycsd.york.va.us			
Course: Chinese I	

Course Description:  This year in Chinese I, will acquire proficiency in the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing in Chinese. The course will focus on your spoken and written expression in Chinese as well as on your mastery of the sounds and tones of the Chinese language. You will be able to understand and master basic language materials related to common daily settings. You can produce simple sentence structures, provide simple descriptions, and exchange some basic information. You will begin to develop confidence and interest in learning the Chinese language. You will have some preliminary knowledge of learning strategies, communicative strategies, resource strategies and interdisciplinary strategies. You will gain introductory Chinese culture knowledge, and acquire preliminary cross-cultural awareness.

Instructional Materials
Title of Textbook:  Learn Chinese With Me (Book I)
Textbook Replacement Cost:  $ 22.95
	Workbook Replacement Cost:  $15.95
	Any other course specific needs:  [See “Expectations,” Item #4.]

Course Outline  

First Quarter: Lessons1-9
Chinese phonetics	  
Vocabulary: greetings, people, numbers 		  	            
Grammar: pronoun: 你、我、他, numbers

Second Quarter:	Lessons10-18
Vocabulary: talking about feelings, location, ages, family 
Grammar: “……的”，questions  
  	       		
Semester Project: Holding a Chinese Food Day

Third Quarter:	Lessons 19-27
Vocabulary:  talking about time, dates, weather, seasons, food, shopping
Grammar: conjunctions: 如果，因为

Fourth Quarter:	Lessons 28 - 36
Vocabulary: talking about colors, clothing, health, sports.
Grammar: prepositions about locations and directions: 在　

Semester Project:	Planning a trip abroad; purchasing clothing overseas

Description of Standards
For a detailed listing of the Standards of Learning, please refer to the Department of Education website @ www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE

Grading Guidelines
Grades will be determined using a point system and the following YCSD grading scale:
A:  92-100	B:  84-91	C:  75-83	D:  67-74	F:  0-66.  
 
Expectations
Students must adhere to the YCSD Student Code of Conduct. 
Class rules:  
1. Attendance: We will follow the Tabb High attendance policy. Please arrive to class on time. Be seated before the tardy bell rings. Have materials ready with text covered. Remain at desk and wait for the teacher to dismiss class after the bell ring.

2. Preparation: In addition to the time spent in the classroom, you are expected to study and work outside of Chinese class. Routine preparation for class includes listening to the audio files, writing characters, studying the vocabulary, patterns and texts, reading the textbooks and notes. 

    3. Assignments: 
•	Written: Character and vocabulary exercises along with integrated skill exercises. 
•	Oral:   1) Reading aloud. 
           2) Conversation practices.

4.	Bring all materials to the class every day.  These are: your textbook, workbook, a notebook, a binder/folder for all handouts and assignments, pen and pencil, red pen or pencil, eraser, index cards, loose-leaf paper and any homework due on that day. No late assignments will be accepted in this class due to an unexcused absence or tardy.

5. Participation in class is required and strongly emphasized for success. 

6. No make-up quizzes, tests, exams or late work will be allowed in this class without   proper permission. You are responsible for the classes missed and are expected to catch up with the regular class when returning after an absence. If extra help from the teacher is needed, please make an appointment with the teacher in advance. Missing assignments will affect your grade.

7. Always be respectful to everyone and everything. You are responsible for your    behavior in class.

Helpful Websites and Other Resources
 www.yuwenbao.us/samples.php  
 http://english.hanban.edu.cn 

Other Important Information :  
Emphasis on communicative functions include : 
•	Listening
You can understand basic, familiar and well-pronounce words, simple sentences and classroom   expressions related to personal and daily activities. You can guess or deduce the meaning or intention of the speaker with help of body language or   context and respond accordingly.   

•	Speaking
You can repeat, retell and recite words and sentences learned. You can respond to simple greetings. You can address new acquaintances and introduce them. You can indicate basic needs and wants, with the help of body language or material object when needed.    

•	Reading
You can recognize Pinyin and some simple characters, words and numbers learned in class in the exchange of personal information.  You will understand commonly seen signs and instructions with the help of drawings and photos. You will comprehend short passages about familiar topics.
•	Writing
You can rewrite fairly correctly basic characters learned in class, can compose simple phrases and sentences in Pinyin.

                                                                              谢谢（Xièxie） !