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Chinese IV: Formal Writing (311-2-20)

Instructors

Jili Sun
8474670539
1880 Campus Drive, Kresge Hall, Office 4-534
Office Hours: Varies quarter to quarter, please check with instructor.

Meeting Info

University Library 5322: Mon, Wed 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

AY 23-24 Chinese 311 is a quarter-long series of Chinese courses composed by the following independent courses: Chinese 311-1: Formal Speaking, Chinese 311-2: Formal Writing, and Chinese 311-3: Formal Reading. The courses are designed to develop students' abilities to speak and write formal Chinese respectively, as well as to read short literary works in Chinese. The content of the courses cover argumentations and articles on various topics, including Chinese culture, society and contemporary history. Student will also read authentic Chinese literary works in different written forms and language styles by various authors, with a focus on their cultural and social background. The goal of the courses is to train students to use written vocabulary and formal expressions as well as know how to arrange a structured speaking/writing with complete format and logical connections. Students will reach advanced low in reading, writing, listening and speaking based on ACTFL proficiency guidelines.

Registration Requirements

CHINESE 211-3 with grade C- or above.
Students may be placed into this course by the departmental placement test.

Learning Objectives

Upon satisfactory completion of 311-1, students will be able to use formal expressions to deliver a structured speech with logical arguments. Upon satisfactory completion of 311-2, students will be able to write essays in a formal style in depth about complex topics. Upon satisfactory completion of 311-3, students will be able to comprehend in depth authentic literary works in Chinese language and communicate efficiently their understanding in speaking and written forms.

Teaching Method

Class meets twice per week, 80 minutes per class. The course is designed with intensive student-oriented activities through reading various class materials, including essays, media reports and authentic Chinese literature works. Students are expected to read materials ahead of class, participate in in-class discussions led by the instructor, and make formal statements, arguments, speeches and debates about social and cultural phenomena in paragraphs. With instructor's necessary corrections and suggestions on students' papers, they are expected to present their works as formal oral presentations. Chinese is used for instruction.

Evaluation Method

Attendance

Classroom participation

Homework

Papers

Oral Presentations

Class Materials (Required)

Fall quarter & Winter quarter:
Textbook: Crossing Culture Boundaries (second edition)
Author: Kunshan Carolyn Lee, Hsin-hsin Liang, Liwei Jiao, Julian K Wheatley
ISBN: 978-0-415-77407-9

Spring quarter:
Textbook: Prepared by instructor

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have passed Chinese 211-3 with at least a C- or be placed in according to placement test results. Prerequisite: Students must have passed Chinese 211-3 with at least a C- or be placed in according to placement test results.