Syllabus for Chinese 2
2012-2013
Sharon Meng (Meng Lǎoshī)
Room 336
Planning periods: 6th, 7th and 8th
Course Description:
This course is based on textbook 跟我学汉语 Gen Wo Xue Hanyu 2 (Learn Chinese with Me 2) and several other commonly
used high school Chinese textbooks. In this course, students will build upon
the foundation in Chinese 1 and continue to develop listening, speaking, reading
and writing skills in Standard Mandarin. Chinese culture will again be an
integral part of this class. By the end of the course, students will learn to
write 170-180 characters and recognize 300 more characters. Students will also
be able to understand, converse, read and write about everyday topics with
increasing sophistication.
Textbook(s):
Students will be given
instructor-made handouts and worksheets. Students are only responsible for
material introduced in the handouts.
Major Themes:
1.
Personal Life
2.
Family and
Friends
3.
School and Community
4.
The World Around
Us
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.
- After returning to school from an excused absence, students must
schedule to make up any missed quizzes or tests within a week.
- With the exception of excused absences, homework assignments are
due on their due dates. 20 points will be taken off
for each class period the assignment is late.
- Students with special circumstances that prevent them from
completing homework assignments should speak to Meng Laoshi before class.
Classroom Expectations:
- Students should respect the teacher and one another
- Students should be punctual and come prepared to class
- Students should actively participate in all classroom activities
- Students should not eat, drink or chew gum during instruction
(water bottles are okay)
Homework Guidelines:
- Punctuality: Bring the assignment the
day it is due. Meng Laoshi will only accept work that is completed in
full.
- Identification: Your name, date that
the assignment is due must be on the paper that you
turn in.
- Legibility: Write as neatly as
possible. Character sheet grades are based on both completion and
accuracy.
Materials Needed:
1.
One 1” three ring
binder
2.
5 subject index
divider
3.
Index cards for
making flashcards
4.
One composition
book for additional character writing practice
Useful tips for learning Chinese:
- Keep a well-organized binder. Keep all handouts, notes, worksheets
and characters sheets in their place.
- Spend at least 15 minutes daily
reviewing new characters and Words for Recognition
- Practice tones. Record yourself or practice with a friend who is
also taking Chinese.
- Check the class website at least once a week.
- Keep updated with Chinese current events.
- Additional help can be arranged with Meng Laoshi. I am usually
available during lunch on even days.
A word on extra credits:
No extra credits will be given in this class. There
are plenty of quizzes and other assignments for you to recover your grade. Do
not forget you can receive additional help. Just ask!
(Fill
out the information below and return to your teacher)
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“I
have read and understood this syllabus.”
Student name: (Please print)
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Student email:
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Parent email: ______________________________________________________________
Parent Contact Number:
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Student signature:
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Parent signature:
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I
have easy access to computer and Internet at home Yes ________ No
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(If
no, Meng Laoshi will speak with you and we will work something out)
A few words on the National
Chinese Honor Society…
This letter will provide you information
about NCHS member eligibility at Maggie Walker Governor’s School.
The Maggie Walker Chapter of the NCHS
requires that students applying for the NCHS demonstrate excellence in Chinese
and commitment to the language by taking Chinese longer than the minimum school
requirement of 2 years. Due to our school’s status as a magnet school for
gifted students, the Maggie Walker Chapter of the NCHS has received permission
from the national chapter to make the following eligibility guidelines:
The applicant must be a regularly
enrolled student at Maggie Walker who has:
·
Taken at least four
semesters of Chinese at the high school level, and is currently in the fifth
semester of Chinese
·
Maintained an overall
B grade or better in Chinese and other academic subjects
·
In addition to high
academic achievements, has displayed good characters, leadership and service
·
Has no Maggie Walker
Honor Code violations
Exception
to this rule:
·
Students who have taken two years of
Chinese, but their second year of Chinese is AP Chinese language and culture.
Because AP Chinese is the highest level of Chinese offered at Maggie Walker,
students who take this class have demonstrated excellence in the language even
if they do not satisfy the duration requirement. Students whose second year of
Chinese is AP Chinese will be invited to apply for NCHS the following fall
semester after they have completed the AP course.
Thank you for reading.
