Course Syllabus: Chinese III

Ms. Yang Rm. M318

Phone: 951-677-0568, ext. 6318

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Course Description:

Chinese III will continue developing students’ academic language proficiency in Chinese through communicative and literacy instructions. Instruction will consist of learning advanced grammatical structures, reading traditional stories, literary responses, essays, and doing oral presentations. Students are expected to read, write, and critically discuss the literary works.

Chinese culture and traditions will also be introduced.

Required and supplemental texts:

Textbook:

Integrated Chinese Level 1 part2 by Yyehua Liu & Tao-Chung Yao; Cheng & Tsui Company

Supplementary Materials:

Other books, maps, posters, and audio-video tapes.

Materials:

A binder with 5 dividers.

You need to use the binder to keep all Chinese class related materials for both semesters.

*Your binder should have the following sections:

1. Notes 2. Warm- ups 3. Study Guide 4. Classwork & homework

5. quizzes& test

- Binders will be checked once every 6-week grading period.

- Binders must be well organized and complete to receive full credit.

Grade:

Test/ projects 35%

Quizzes 20%

Classwork/Homework 20%

Class participation 10%

Final Exam 15%

Grading Scale:

90% – 100% = A, 80% – 89% = B, 70% – 79% = C, 60% – 69% = D, 59% - Below = F

Warm-Ups:

Students will participate in a daily Warm-Up activity that will consist of work with grammar, reading comprehension and analysis, or vocabulary.

Late/Make up work/tests:

Students are responsible for requesting assignments and tests missed due to legal absences. Late work will only be accepted in two weeks after the due date, but will be marked down 10%.

Hall Passes:

-You will receive 3 hall passes each semester, so use them wisely!

-You must present a pass in order to go to the bathroom.

-You may save the passes for credits by end of each semester.

Class Rules:

*All school rules stated in the Student Handbook apply along with the following rules:

  1. Be polite (respect the teacher, class materials, fellow classmates, and yourself!)
  2. Be prepared (come to class with all necessary materials!)
  3. Be seated immediately when the bell rings
  4. Do not leave your seat without permission
  5. Raise your hand for any question and wait to be called
  6. No gum, no food or drinks (except water)
  7. Do not take any teacher’s book out of classroom without permission
  8. Any kind of cheating is prohibited

Consequences:

1st offense = verbal warning

2nd offense = conference with student

3rd offense = parent notification

4th offense = referral to learning director

Other behavioral management practices may be employed as needed at the teacher’s discretion.

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