The communicative approach is used in the seminar and the lab.
In this course, students engage in a variety of learning activities such as:
- Lecture material presented by the instructor, in person or online synchronously or asynchronously;
- Task-based practice in pairs and small groups, in class and in lab, presented in person, or online synchronously, or asynchronously with instructor facilitation;
- Listening comprehension;
- Audio-visual activities;
- Online computer-assisted learning;
- Intercultural competency acquisition.
Instructor feedback and revision of submitted work is provided.
1. Participating in day-to-day personal, social, and professional situations;
2. Improving their employment opportunities;
3. Participating in intercultural and/or international community activities;
4. Preparing for further education or training.
Students will develop basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through the study of Chinese characters, vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Chinese is spoken in class as much as possible.
- Pronunciation system of Chinese (Mandarin)
- Basic vocabulary
- Basic Chinese characters
- Basic sentence structures
- Cultural aspects of Chinese-speaking countries and areas
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of simple spoken discourse;
- Demonstrate understanding of simple written texts;
- Construct simple speech: extend greetings, express needs, ask questions and give replies;
- Construct simple written expression: simple sentences and short dialogues;
- Demonstrate an understanding of target cultures.
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Evaluation Policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course. This is a graded course.
Instructors may use a student’s record of attendance and/or level of active participation in the course as part of the student’s graded performance. Where this occurs, expectations and grade calculations regarding class attendance and participation will be clearly defined in the Instructor Course Outline.
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Written Evaluations (May include but not limited to writing and reading exercises, chapter tests, paragraph writing, written homework, preparation, final written exam) |
50% |
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Oral Evaluations (May include but not limited to oral tests, oral presentations, listening comprehension, conversation lab, attendance, preparation, class participation, final oral exam) |
50%
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Total: 100%
No single evaluation will be worth more than 20%.
Evaluations may be done in person and/or online.
Note: This course includes testing worth more than 10% during the last 14 days of classes. A standing variance to the ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ Evaluation Policy was granted by Education Council on April 24, 2017.
Textbooks and online workbook are to be purchased by students. A list of required textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of the semester.
Example texts may include:
Liu, Yuehua, et al. Integrated Chinese Level 1: Simplified Chinese Characters, 4th Edition, FluencyLink Student Account.
MODL 1191 (Minimum grade of C) or Assessment.
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