Basic Chinese (I)

Course name: Daily Chinese
Language of Instruction: Mandarin Chinese
Course Meeting times:
(A) Mon.9:00~12:00
(B) Fri. 9:00~12:00
(C) Fri. 14:00~17:00
Place: Room204, TIGP Building
Instructor: Jessica Hsu (許怡貞老師)
Contact Hours: 48 Hours

Course Description

This is a beginning language class that focus on the 2 areas of language acquisition, listening, and speaking.

Course Requirements

Previews before and homework after each class meeting.

Methods of Instruction

Interactive Lectures, role plays, small group discussions, games, audio-visual aids, etc

Assessment and Final Grade

Attendance &Performances: 30%
Homework Assignments: 30%
Midterm Exam: 20%
Final Exam: 20%

Weekly Schedule

Week	Contents	Remarks
1	自我介紹/課堂用語/生活用語 Self introduction/ Classroom Chinese/ Daily Chinese
2	漢語拼音/中文字 Phonetics-Hanyu Pinyin/ Chinese Characters
3	數字與生活 Numbers in life
4	日用品 Daily commodities
5	食物 Food
6	買東西 Buying
7	期中考 Midterm exam
8	行為與事件I Actions and events I
9	行為與事件II Actions and events II
10	情緒和感覺 I Emotions and feelings I
11	情緒和感覺 II Emotions and feelings II
12	家人 Family members
13	國家/人 /旅遊 I Country/People/Travel I
14	國家/人 /旅遊 II Country/People/Travel II
15	顏色/服裝 Colors and Clothing
16	期末考 Final exam