修完本課程，學生應該能用比較流利的漢語交談基本的話題，具有基本的識讀學過的簡體字、繁體字及常用複合字的能力，能夠寫作短文。

本課程由課堂講授、(詞彙與語法的)練習題、討論、閱讀練習、聽力練習以及情景對話練習等環節聯合組成。

指定學習教材

1. 《大衛和海倫在中國》(David and Helen in China)--《中級漢語教材》(An Intermediate Chinese Course)。（Phyllis N. Zhang、Yuann-yuann Meng、Donald K. Chang及Irene R. Liu合著，東亞語言及文化，美國紐約哥倫比亞大學）
2. 課堂讀物 （課前發放）。

1. 閱讀課文，討論其中的語法問題。
2. 通過課堂會話邊學習邊積極參與。
3. 做課文和講義上的句型練習、片語（短語）練習和習題。
4. 利用課文和其他資料進行聽、說、讀、理解、翻譯的練習。
5. 運用句型、練習和漢字從事中文寫作。
6. 條件許可的話，通過觀賞中文錄影帶或者電影來輔助教學。
7. 每週五發放詳細的週計劃表，標明課程的範圍和學生每次課需要準備的事項。

學生責任

要求學生課前預習、閱讀指定讀物，學習指定漢字、句段、句型，課上積極參與討論。鼓勵學生討論指定的閱讀讀物。並且要求如期上交指定作業和學習檔案。

評分標準

依據課堂表現、指定作業、隔週測驗、期中考試、閱讀計劃、學習檔案及期末展示，滿分為100分。評分依據大致如下：

A:課堂表現（15分）
包括:

1. 課堂出席（5分）
2. 課堂準備（5分）
3. 課堂參與（5分）

B:指定作業（15分）
C:隔週測驗（20分）
D:期中考（20分）
E:閱讀計劃（10分）
F:學習檔案（10分）
G:期末展示（10分）

最後成績
94以上＝A
93-90=A-
89-86=B+
85-83=B
82-80=B-
79-76=C+
75-73=C
72-70=C-
60-69=D
59以下＝F

課堂評分標準包括是否準時到課和預習，是否仔細並準時完成書面作業，以及是否熱情參與課堂活動。還包括其他起作用的評分因素，如學期課程中學生表現的改善或惡化、相較於學習之初進步與否等等。

• 除非事先獲得講師許可，否則不得補考。若因生病或不可抗力之因素以致於無法到課，應事先通知講師。
• 作業或學習檔案若遲交，仍可批閱，但不計分。
• 上課出席尤其重要，如果未經講師許可擅自缺席，將影響期末成績。
• 請事先準備一個檔案夾，以收集所有書面作業，其中包括修正的指定作業和測驗題。每兩週上交學習檔案一次。

課前建議

從事外語課程的學習不應該感覺像不得不做乏味無聊的工作那樣懷有怨恨。如果這樣的話，你或許應該對於自己為何選修這門課程，做出相當嚴謹認真的反省。學習外語是專心與奉獻的訓練。它需要高度集中的注意力和系統穩妥的方法。事實上，這是一個永無止息的進程，它需要與複雜的架構(語法)相適應的資料累積(詞彙)。確切地說，學習外語常令人沮喪，所以應當耐心地處理這個問題。但是懂得外語會帶來一生的滿足。對待這門課程，不知道你能做一點工作，卻仍然獲得通過，或者只考慮到你會拿到什麼樣的分數，而不是考慮你學到什麼，那你將不會成功。然而，如果你以奉獻和積極的態度來對待這門課程，我敢保證，你能從真實的知識與技能獲取之中，得到滿意的回報。

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to speak Chinese with some fluency on basic conversational topics, achieve a basic level of reading competence within simplified and traditional characters learned plus common compounds, and be able to write short compositions.

Classes consist of a combination of lecture, drill practice, discussion, reading comprehension practice, listening comprehension practice, situational dialogue practice.

Required Learning Materials

1. 大 為 和 海 琳 在 中 國 David and Helen in China --- 中級漢語教材An Intermediate Chinese Course (Phyllis N. Zhang with Yuann-yuann Meng, Donald K. Chang, and Irene R. Liu. East Asian Languages & Culture. Columbia University. New York. U. S. A.).
2. Hand-out readings (will be given beforehand).

1. Reading and discussion of grammatical problems from the texts.
2. Active practice with the learning through class conversation.
3. Work with sentence-pattern drills, phrases, and exercises from the texts and handouts.
4. Practice in listening, speaking, reading, comprehension, and translation using the texts and other sources.
5. Working on writing in Chinese with the use of patterns, drills, and characters.
6. Supplementary video or film presentations in Chinese, as available.
7. Detailed weekly schedules will be handed out every Friday that indicate what will be covered in class and what you need to prepare for each classes.

Students Responsibilities

Students are expected to preview, read the assigned reading(s) and learn the assigned characters, paragraphs, patterns before classes, and to participate actively in class discussions. Students are encouraged to discuss on reading assignments. Students will be expected to hand in assigned homework and portfolio on the due date.

Grading Criteria

This course final grade will be 100 points, based on class performance, homework, bi-weekly quizzes, a mid-term, a reading project, portfolio, and end-term presentation. The weighing of the various factors is, roughly, as follow:

A: Class performance (15 points)
Which include:

1. class attendance (5 points)
2. class preparation (5 points)
3. class participation (5 points)

B: Assigned homework (15 points)
C: By-weekly quizzes (20 points)
D: Mid-term (20 points)
E: Reading project (10 points)
F: Portfolio (10 points)
G: Presentation (10 points)

Final Grade
Above 94=A
93-90=A-
89-86=B+
85-83=B
82-80=B-
79-76=C+
75-73=C
72-70=C-
60-69=D
Below 59=F

Factors involved in the class grade include being on time and prepared, completing written assignments carefully and on time, and participating enthusiastically in class activities. Other factors may come in to play, e.g.: improvement versus deterioration over the course of the semester, and progress relative to starting level.

• No make-up quizzes unless you have permission from the lecturer beforehand. If you are sick or unable to make to the class due to unexpected situation, you should contact the lecturer.
• Homework or portfolios handed in late will be corrected but receive no credit.
• Attendance in this class is extremely important. If you were absence without any permission from your lecturer, then your final grade would be affected.
• You have to prepare a folder for collecting all of your written work which includes revisions of all your written homework assignments and quizzes. Turn in your portfolio once every two weeks.

Advice on Approacting the Class

Engaging in a foreign language class shouldn't feel like a chore that you resent having to perform. If it does, you should probably do some serious thinking about why you are enrolled. A foreign language is a discipline to be studied with attention and dedication. It requires a high level of concentration, and a systematic, steady approach. It is in fact a never-ending process, which involves a consistent accumulation of data (vocabulary) to be applied within a complex framework (grammar). As such, learning a foreign language is often frustrating and so it should be dealt with patiently. But the result of understanding of a foreign language provides lifelong satisfaction. If you approach this course by wondering how little work you can do and still get by, or if you approach this class by thinking only about what grade you are getting instead of what you are learning, then you will not succeed. If, however, you approach this class with dedication and a positive attitude, I guarantee that you will be rewarded with the satisfaction that comes from the genuine acquisition of knowledge and skill.