Fall 2011
M,W 3:00-4:15 pm Westmoor High School.
Instructor: Kim Lim Office: Skyline College Bldg. 5200 Phone: (650) 738-4152 e-mail: lim@smccd.edu

I. Syllabus

II. Weekly lessons

III. Disability Information

IV. Class Conduct Policy & Academic Integrity

V. Sound Tracks

VI. Useful resources

COURSE SYLLABUS
Textbook: Integrated Chinese, Level 1 Part 1 (3^rd ed., simplified character)
Workbook: Workbook for Integrated Chinese, Level 1 Part 1 (3^rd ed., simplified character)
Character Workbook for Integrated Chinese, Level 1 Part 1 (3^rd ed., traditional and simplified character ed.)
Online text is at http://eall.hawaii.edu/yao/ (note: this is an older edition.)

Course Description :
This is an introductory course in Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua), designed for students who have had no prior exposure to Chinese language. The emphasis in this class is to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills using both Pinyin phonetic system and Simplified Chinese characters. Approximately 350 words will be taught through essential real-life topics, which also introduce the social and cultural background of the language.

Student outcome :
At the end of the course, students will acquire vocabulary and sentence structures for use in some basic daily-life communication. They will be able to identify the sounds and tones of Mandarin in Pinyin system, read, write in Chinese (simplified Chinese characters), they will be able to recognize the respective traditional Chinese characters covered in the lessons, and carry out some simple conversations on topics studied. Students will also be able to demonstrate knowledge of different values, customs, philosophy and the life styles of the various regions and communities of the Mandarin Chinese-speaking-world covered in this course.

Transfer ability :
Transferable to CSU and UC (C2).

Homework, assignments, tests and quizzes and skits :
Please go to the weekly lesson page at the Professor's website http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/lim/chinese/chin111/AZHweekly.htm for the homework, assignments, tests, quizzes and skits schedules, links to soundtracks for the text and workbook, and other resources that will help you in this class.

- Students are expected to turn in homework and assignments on time to receive full credit. Any homework or assignment turns in one week after the due date will not be accepted. It is the student's responsibility to make up a missed homework or assignment within the week of the due date.

- Quizzes are given after every lesson and tests are given at the end of every two lessons.

They cannot be made up unless approved by the instructor in advance.

- Oral role-play skits are to be performed in groups of 2-4 students after every two lessons. Since this is a group performance an absentee can greatly affect the other members in the group; therefore make up is not allowed for unexcused absence.

Disability : In coordination with the DSPS office, reasonable accommodation will be provided for eligible students with disabilities. If you do not have an accommodation letter, please contact the DSPS Office at 650.738.4280.

Class Conduct Policy: Cell phones must be turned off or placed on vibrate during class. No talking or whispering is allowed during lectures. When another student is presenting, listen actively and encourage her/him. You are also responsible for adhering to the Code of Student Conduct outlined in the Skyline College Catalog and the Skyline Student Handbook, available online.

Students who engage in disruptive behavior—conduct that interferes with the instructional, administrative, or service functions of the course – can be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension and/or expulsion from the course and/or college. Specifically, cell phone interruptions, the use of iPods and/or pagers, habitual profanity or vulgarity, and continued willful disobedience will result in disciplinary action.

Technology/Electronic Policy:
Students may only use hand-held and wireless technology for legitimate and appropriate educational purposes such as defined by the instructor. The instructor may limit any use of hand-held or wireless technology that disrupts learning opportunities, degrades the learning environment, promotes academic dishonesty or illegal activities. Students who require access to hand-held or wireless technology as assistive measures for documented disabilities may use them according to their accommodations as provided by the Disabled Student and Services program. A violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action to be determined by the instructor. Sanctions are explicitly stated in the College's Student Code of Conduct.

Final Examination :
The final examination will be comprehensive exams covering the lessons taught in the textbook.

Attendance Regulations :
Class attendance and participation are very important. Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes on time. Three absences are the maximum allowed in the entire semester. Coming to class 15 minutes late and leaving early without the instructor's permission will be considered as an absence. If a student is absent excessively, the final grade will be affected. It is your responsibility to drop the class before the final drop date, November 15^th, 2011 (see "Important Dates" below), if you decide not to complete the course. If you stop coming to the class and neglect to drop the class before November 15^th, 2011, you will receive a penalty grade of "F" that will be on your college transcripts.

Class participation :
Students who are unprepared, arrive late, leave early, reluctant to participate, or behave disruptively will receive a lower grade.

Grading Policy :
The final grade will be based on the following:
a. Class attendance and participation (20%)
b. Completion of homework and assignments on time (20%)
c. Tests and quizzes (20%)
d. Two role-play skits/ speaking tests at 5% each (15%)
e. Final exam (30%)

Academic Integrity: The work you submit/present must be your own. All paraphrases and quotations must be cited appropriately. The Skyline College Catalog has a complete statement defining cheating and plagiarism as does the Student Handbook, available online. If you are caught cheating or plagiarizing another person's work, you may be disciplined in one or more of the following ways:

•  You may be given an F on the assignment;

•  You may be referred to the College Disciplinarian for further sanctions which range from a warning to expulsion from Skyline College.

Important Dates :

Last day to drop the course without appearing on record:
September 9^th, 2011

Last day to withdraw from the course (after this date you cannot drop from the course and will receive an F grade if you simply stop coming to class):
November 15^th, 2011

Updated 05/09/2011