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Welcome to Elementary Chinese and Culture I
Course Description
This course is an elementary Chinese course with a focus on daily life expression and cultural practices. Â The course is open to students with no previous background in Chinese language.
Course Content
1. Students will learn Chinese phonetic system (Hanyu Pinyin)
2. Students will learn commonly used words which related with each pronunciation
3. Students will learn the basic grammar, phrases and sentences.
4. Students will learn to listen and speak basic spoken Chinese and be able to communicate with a certain range of common situations in Chinese.
5. Students will increase their vocabulary and sentence abilities through Chinese songs
6. Students will learn the basic writing of Chinese characters and their meanings
7. Students will learn numbers and dates.
8. Students will have “Chinese Only†parties
9. Students will share their Chinese experiences in class
10. Students will use what they have learned to create shows and plays
11. Chinese language and culture will be introduced through variety of extra activities, such as:Â dance, songs, games, role-play, videos, crafts, plays and group projects.
Medium of Instruction
The course will be taught bilingually in both English and Chinese, and will gradually increase the use of Chinese expression in class later. Â Chinese culture will be introduced in English. Â The Chinese related materials will be posted on website for students to view and practice.
Books
• Lin’s Chinese Mandarin – Level 1 – for Adults – Pronunciation & Words; (come with download audio files); ISBN: 978-1-63048-056-1
• Lin’s Chinese Mandarin – Level 1 – for Adults – Workbook, (come with download video files); ISBN: 978-1-63048-057-8
Class Plan:
Class 1
1. Introduction to course
2. Compare the Western expressions and Chinese expressions in verbal
and nonverbal language
3. Pronunciation & Words: Lesson 1 –
4. Song: é ã€è‚©è†€ã€è†ã€è…³ã€è¶¾
5. Culture: Story of Chinese New Year
6. Conversation: Words, phrases and sentences for class settings
Homework:
Class 2
Learn:
1. Pronunciation & Words: Lesson 2 –
2. Songs & Rhymes: 朋å‹åœ¨å“ªè£¡ï¼Ÿ
3. Sentences: Study the lyrics
4. Culture: Customs of Chinese New Year: What to say and what to do?
5. Conversation: Words, phrases and sentences for class settings
Review:
1. Pronunciation and Words: Lesson 1
2. Song: é ã€è‚©è†€ã€è†ã€è…³ã€è¶¾
3. Culture: Chinese New Year
4. Conversation: Words, phrases and sentences for class settings
Homework:
Suggested videos:
Zodiac Animals
Story of the Chinese Zodiac -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw0adpGLIdk
The 12 Animal Zodiac -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cy60UlqPhM
Chinese Zodiac Movie -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCwG_oP0aEI
Animal Signs of the Chinese Zodiac -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxh347n7DvQ
New Year 1/1 (lunar calendar)
Chinese New Year -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EUsmbqnuw8
Chinese New Year Parade 2013 San Francisco -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRBWKCnMpv0
Chinese New Year Drum Performance 2013 -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a_V-FKyfuc
11 Foods to Eat or Avoid When Celebrating the New Year -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BngIPzBlthA
Lantern Festival 1/15Â (lunar calendar)
Lantern Festival -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsX_N1TkN8U
Chinese Lantern Festival -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6mFCQwARuo
Qingming Festival 4/5Â (lunar calendar)
Qingming Festival -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gfpF4620-w
Qingming Festival -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTeoWgKc9b4
Qing Ming Festival -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_cy6qhRkJg
Dragon Boat Festival 5/5Â (lunar calendar)
The Dragon Boat festival -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1WQ90F4HlI
Dragon Boat Festival -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYtZ6KX-IkM
Dragon Boat Festival -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXc_PuG5Thg
Qixi Festival 7/7Â (lunar calendar)
Qixi Festival -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrXx-6cacG4
Qixi Festival -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXi-Xd1vXBQ
ZhongYuan Festival 7/15Â (lunar calendar)
Taiwan Ghost Month -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sAmOPI7FgY
Mid-Autumn Festival 8/15Â (lunar calendar)
Chinese Moon Festival -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrbPiYOjy_s
Mid-Autumn Festival -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndknxk4v4QY
Mid-Autumn Festival -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyZAWq5Qnxc
Chongyang festival 9/9Â (lunar calendar)
Chongyang festival -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzpyfhB2Lgg
Chongyang festival -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKEnpMmkXOY
Traditional Clothing
Chinese HanFu -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCFKRQ1rQrM
Traditional Chinese Clothing – Han Couture -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISjt8PyzqqA
Tang Dynasty-Chinese traditional clothing -Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSDrVq05xHc
Stories of China
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