Chinese IV - Accelerated: Formal Writing and Public Speaking (315-1-20)
Instructors
Yangtian Luo
847/467-6554
1880 Campus Drive, Kresge Hall, Office 4-538
Office Hours: vaires by quarater, please contact instructor
Meeting Info
Locy Hall 314: Mon, Wed 2:00PM - 3:20PM
Overview of class
AY25: Chinese 315 is a quarter-long series of advanced modern Chinese courses composed by the following independent courses: Chinese 315-1: Formal Writing and Public Speaking; Chinese 315-2: Advanced Reading and Writing, Chinese 315-3: Media and Society.
This advanced Chinese course focuses on academic writing and speaking skills by utilizing authentic materials, carefully selected from various sources and organized into diverse lesson contexts. Students will engage in diverse writing and public speaking forms, mastering grammar, vocabulary, and language conventions. By the end of the course, students will be able to craft persuasive Chinese texts and deliver engaging oral presentations.
Registration Requirements
Chinese 215-3 with grade C- or above or by placement.
Three courses of Chinese 311-1, 2, 3, 312-1, 312-2 with C- or above, or by placement test.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to
Conduct research on primary sources
Understand the main messages and most supporting details on a wide variety of general topics
Maintain conversations and discussions on various cultural and social topics
Deliver detailed cohesive presentations and elaborate on various cultural and social topics using organized paragraphs
Teaching Method
Discussions on preassigned readings. Students are required to complete the preparation before class.
Evaluation Method
Attendance, participation, assignments, quizzes, presentations, projects
Class Materials (Required)
To be prepared by the instructor
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: grade of at least C- in CHINESE 215-3; or in three of the following: CHINESE 311-1, CHINESE 311-2, CHINESE 311-3, CHINESE 312-1, CHINESE 312-2.
Prerequisite: grade of at least C- in CHINESE 215-3; or in three of the following: CHINESE 311-1, CHINESE 311-2, CHINESE 311-3, CHINESE 312-1, CHINESE 312-2.