Course Title: Topics in Chinese (Spring 2021) Course Meeting Dates/Times: Mon. & Wed. 9:00 AM - 10:40 AM Course Meeting Room:

Course Materials & Books: ● New Concept Chinese 3, English Edition, Beijing Language and Culture University Press

(Student book)● New Concept Chinese 3, English Edition, Beijing Language and Culture University Press

(Workbook)● Chinese Proficiency Test Syllabus Level 4, The Commercial Press

Course Description: ● Topics in Chinese teaches about 500 words frequently used in communication, 432

Chinese characters and 33 grammar items as well as the 10 topics that foreigners aremost likely to encounter in their study, life and work.

● This course consists of 13 units in total ( 10 texts and 3 HSK lectures). Each unit will take6 hours, about 3 in class and 3 after class.

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Instructor: Chunfang Guan  Office Location: 39 Exeter St., Portland Campus

Email: Chunfang.guan@maine.edu Please use your USM e-mail. Since messages still sometimes get lost, please email dana.mcdaniel@maine.edu (the Department chair) if you don’t get a reply within 72 hours. [Or kelly.a.fitzgerald@maine.edu (the Department administrative specialist)]

Office Phone: 207-780-5863

Office Hours: 3 Day(s)/Time(s)/Room #: By appointment

I will plan to stay on the Zoom link after the class session for questions or concerns, and I will turn on the Zoom link 10 minutes before each class begins for people to get to know each other better or ask each other homework questions, etc.

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● By completing this course, students’ Chinese proficiency will reach New HSK Level 4(score of 210 or better), which is approximately equivalent to Level B1 in the CommonEuropean Framework of Reference for Languages. Their listening, reading, speaking andwriting skills will be further improved, and more importantly, they will begin to developthe ability to generate paragraphs. Meanwhile, they will be able to explain the rules ofbuilding words and characters, and understand the cultures and contemporary life ofChinese-speaking countries deeply through reading and discussion as well.

● Students will learn simplified Chinese characters and standard Mandarin Chinesegrammar. Following ACTFL standards, this course will be taught in Chinese 90% of thetime.

Learning Outcomes: ● Demonstrate skills of effective communication and analysis using Chinese communication

skills that correspond to the 302 level and achieve the ACTFL proficiency of intermediatehigh.

● Understand how people make sense of their lives and their world through theproduction of cultural representations such as ritual practices, artistic creations, andother products and performances.

● Analyze and evaluate cultural representations in historical and disciplinary context, withthe understanding that standards of evaluation are themselves historically producedand contingent.

● Demonstrate knowledge of other cultures and understand their own cultures in globaland comparative contexts.

Class Schedule

第一个星期 水星 语法：（1）算是 （2）X离Y远、近词类：亲属词

第二个星期 送蜡烛语法：（1）原来 （2）给主题词汇：身份和称谓常用汉字：50个

第三个星期 卖扇子语法：（1）v./adj.+起来（2）v.＋上来主题词汇：手的动作构词：“家”

第四个星期 汉语水平考试4级模拟练习文化讨论：科学发展给世界带来了什么？

第五个星期 找声音 语法：（1）一......就...... （2）终于

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词类：程度副词汉字：常用偏旁

第六个星期 一封被退回来的信 语法：（1）竟然 （2）怎么主题词汇：信封常用汉字：50个

第七个星期 汽车的颜色和安全语法：（1）尤其 （2）不是......而是......主题词汇：学制构字：“很、狼”的偏旁

第八个星期 汉语水平考试4级 语法总结汉语水平考试模拟练习

第九个星期 明天别来了语法：（1）地 （2）别+V+了主题词汇：心情和表情汉字：易混淆的汉字

第十个星期 狗不理 语法：（1）还 （2）只好主题词汇：职业构词：“快”

第十一个星期 不敢说语法：（1）必须 （2）跟主题词：疾病构词：“机”

第十二个星期 数字中国 语法：（1）“百”以上的数字和小数 （2）百分数主题词汇：地点常用汉字：50个文化讨论：不同国家人们对幸运数字的理解及原因

第十三个星期 汉语水平考试4级 写作练习汉语水平考试4级 语法总结

第十四个星期 总复习期末报告

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Assessment : ● Daily Participation Grade : This is a language class, which means class time is crucial to

your learning. You are expected to come to every class on time and actively participate in the class activities. If you fail to notify the instructor, no attendance credit will be given. Keeping your camera on for each Zoom meeting is highly recommended in this course. (1 point x 15 weeks = 15 points )

● Homework: Learning any language needs effort. There will be 20 assignments (one speaking assignment and one writing assignment for each text) with due dates for our class. Please finish your assignments on time. Late submissions within one week of the due date will be docked by 3% for each day they are late. Assignments submitted more than one week after the due date will earn no points. (2.5 points x 20 homework submissions = 50 points)

● Cultural Presentation: There will be a presentation on cultural interpretation. The topics will be about Chinese culture and comparison with American culture, and will be integrated with language content as covered in the class. (10 points x 1 English presentation = 10 points )

● Final Presentation: See “FINAL PRESENTATION ” on P5. (25 points x 1 Chinese Presentation = 25 points )

Grading Criteria:

Course Evaluations: At the end of each semester every student has the opportunity to provide constructive feedback on the course. It is important to me that you take the time to let me know your thoughts about the course. I use your feedback to make improvements in the course materials, assignments, and outcomes.

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Attendance and Class Participation 15%

Homework Assignments 50%

Cultural Presentation in English 10%

Final Presentation in Chinese 25%

Total 100%

The final course grading scale is as follows.

A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F 0-59

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Prior to the start of classes, you will be sent a welcome email with information on how to login and get started. Minimum technical and software requirements for our course are a computer and an internet connection. You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY / PLAGIARISM Everyone associated with the University of Southern Maine is expected to adhere to the principles of academic integrity central to the academic function of the University. Any breach of academic integrity represents a serious offense. Each student has a responsibility to know the standards of conduct and expectations of academic integrity that apply to academic tasks. Violations of academic integrity include any actions that attempt to promote or enhance the academic standing of any student by dishonest means. Cheating on an examination, stealing the words or ideas of another (i.e., plagiarism), making statements known to be false or misleading, falsifying the results of one's research, improperly using library materials or computer files, or altering or forging academic records are examples of violations of this policy which are contrary to the academic purposes for which the University exists. Acts that violate academic integrity disrupt the educational process and are not acceptable.

Evidence of a violation of the academic integrity policy will normally result in disciplinary action. A copy of the complete policy may be obtained from the office of Community Standards and Mediation, online at usm.maine.edu/community-standards-mediation/academic-integrity or by calling and requesting a copy at (207) 780-5242.

FINAL PRESENTATION ● You will give a presentation in Chinese to the class in the final week.

● Choose a topic that interests you, and prepare a presentation 10-12 minutes in length.

● Slides or powerpoints are required. You can use notes, but do not just read them!

● Your instructor is prepared to talk with you about your final presentation any time

during the semester.

UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND RESOURCES

 DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS The university is committed to providing students with documented disabilities equal access to all university programs and services. If you think you have a disability and would like to request accommodations, you must register with the Disability Services Center. Timely notification is essential. The Disability Services Center can be reached by calling 207-780-4706 or by email dscusm@maine.edu . If you have already received a faculty accommodation letter from the Disability Services Center, please provide me with that information as soon as possible. Please make a private appointment so that we can review your accommodations.

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 TUTORING AND WRITING ASSISTANCE Tutoring at USM is for all students, not just those who are struggling. Tutoring provides active feedback and practice, and is available for writing, math, and many more subjects. Walk-in tutoring is available at the Glickman Library in Portland, the Gorham Library, and the LAC Writing Center. For best service, we recommend making an appointment at https://usm.maine.edu/learningcommons/schedule-tutoring-appointment . Questions about tutoring should be directed to Naamah Jarnot at 207-780-4554. Interested in becoming a more effective, efficient learner? Check out https://usm.maine.edu/agile !

 COUNSELING Counseling is available at USM. The best way to schedule an appointment is by phone at 780-5411. More information is available at https://usm.maine.edu/uhcs .

RECOVERY ORIENTED CAMPUS CENTER (ROCC) A peer support community for students in recovery from substance abuse and other mental health conditions is available at USM. More information may be found online at https://usm.maine.edu/recovery or by containing ROCC at 207-228-8141.

 NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY  The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Amie Parker, Interim Director of Equal Opportunity, The Farmhouse, University of Maine Augusta, Augusta, ME 04333, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

 STATEMENT ON RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE FOR USM STUDENTS Absence for Religious Holy Days: The University of Southern Maine respects the religious beliefs of all members of the community, affirms their rights to observe significant religious holy days, and will make reasonable accommodations, upon request, for such observances. If a student’s religious observance is in conflict with the academic experience, they should inform their instructor(s) of the class or other school functions that will be affected. It is the student’s responsibility to make the necessary arrangements mutually agreed upon with the instructor(s).

TITLE IX STATEMENT  The University of Southern Maine is committed to making our campuses safer places for students. Because of this commitment, and our federal obligations, faculty and other employees are considered mandated reporters when it comes to experiences of interpersonal violence (sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating or domestic violence, and stalking). Disclosures of interpersonal violence must be passed along to the University’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator who can help provide support and academic remedies for students who have been impacted. More information can be found online at http://usm.maine.edu/campus-safety-project or by contacting Sarah E. Holmes at sarah.e.holmes1@maine.edu or 207-780-5767.

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If students want to speak with someone confidentially, the following resources are available on and off campus: University Counseling Services (207-780-4050); 24 Hour Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-871-7741); 24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline (1-866-834-4357).

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