(1) The goal is to master the pronunciation of Chinese language, to learn to apply basic vocabulary and grammar rules, and to develop conversational skills and reading comprehension.
(2) The goal is to be able to express things around them, such as greetings and daily conversations, in practical Chinese, and to communicate in simple Chinese.
(3) The goals is to gain a deeper understanding of the Chinese way of thinking, lifestyle, and culture.
Outline:
It's said that pronunciation is the key to studying foreign languages. Chinese is no exception. In this class, we aim to achieve a balanced level of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while learning pronunciation carefully and taking time improving it. We will also deepen our understanding of the different cultures so that we can communicate more smoothly, while touching on the Chinese society and culture.
Style:
"(1) Pre-study and learn the learning points before attending classes.
(2) Actively participate in class.
(3) Work hard on vocal and conversational practice.
(4) Ask questions that arise during the pre-study or that you do not understand during classes.
Liaison: Hidetoshi Inoue"
Notice:
"To achieve these goals, students are required to do the following self-study:
(1) Pre-study to know the learning points and improve understanding of classes.
(2) Be sure to review after learning in class.
(3) Self-practice Chinese pronunciation using the CDs that come with the textbook and audio streaming URLs.
Students who miss 1/4 or more of classes will not be eligible for a passing grade."
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Theme |
Goals |
1st Semester |
1st Quarter |
1st |
Pronunciation 1, 2, 3 |
Learn tone, simple vowels, and consonants.
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2nd |
Pronunciation 4, 5 |
Learn about the compound vowels and nasal vowels.
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3rd |
Lesson 1: 你是日本人吗? |
Learn personal pronouns, how to ask names, and verb-predicate sentences.
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4th |
Lesson 1: Grammar summary |
Learn Practice I and II.
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5th |
Lesson 2: 你学什么? |
Learn how to use 的, the adverb 也, and the interrogative 什么.
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6th |
Lesson 2: Grammar summary |
Learn Practice I and II.
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7th |
Lesson 3: 你 你最近怎么样? |
Learn adjective-predicate sentences, 刚 + verb, and the adverb 都.
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8th |
Review and midterm test
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Review the content learned.
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2nd Quarter |
9th |
Lesson 3: Grammar summary |
Learn Practice I and II.
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10th |
Lesson 4: 这是谁的词典? |
Learn demonstrative pronouns, classifiers, and tag questions.
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11th |
Lesson 4: Grammar summary |
Learn Practice I and II.
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12th |
Lesson 5: 他什么时候来北京? |
Learn how to say time, how to use 吧, 去/来/回/到 + place + verb.
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13th |
Lesson 5: Grammar summary |
Learn Practice I and II.
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14th |
Lesson 6: 图书馆在哪里? |
Learn 有 and 在, subject-predicate sentences, and 几 and 多少.
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15th |
Summary of the first semester
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Review and answer to questions.
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16th |
Final exam
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2nd Semester |
3rd Quarter |
1st |
Review of the content learned in the first semester |
Review the content learned in the first semester
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2nd |
Lesson 7: 你喝红茶还是喝绿茶? |
Learn A 还是 B, 想 + verb, 要 + verb, and comparison expressions.
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3rd |
Lesson 7: Grammar summary |
Learn Practice I and II.
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4th |
Lesson 8: 你喜欢哪件? |
Learn the interrogative 哪, reduplication of verbs, and expressions with a topicalized object at the beginning of a sentence.
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5th |
Lesson 8: Grammar summary |
Learn Practice I and II.
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6th |
Lesson 9: 你每天睡几个小时? |
Learn period (amount of time), the state complement 得, and 怎么.
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7th |
Lesson 9: Grammar summary |
Learn Practice I and II.
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8th |
Review and midterm test |
Review the content learned.
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4th Quarter |
9th |
Lesson 10: 你刚才去哪儿了? |
Learn how to use verb + 过 and 了 that express past experiences, and 又, 再, and 还.
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10th |
Lesson 10: Grammar summary |
Learn Practice I and II.
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11th |
Lesson 11: 你在干什么呢? |
Learn about the aspects of progressive and continuous, 一会儿, 有点儿, 一点儿, and 打算 + verb.
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12th |
Lesson 11: Grammar summary |
Learn Practice I and II.
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13th |
Lesson 12: 你会开车吗? |
Learn the adverbs 会, 能, and 可以, the double object, and 别/不要 that express prohibitions
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14th |
Lesson 12: Grammar summary |
Learn Practice I and II.
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15th |
Summary of the second semester
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Review and answer to questions.
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16th |
Final exam
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