課程描述
這是漢語聽說讀寫教學的延續，特別強調鞏固基本交談技巧以及提高閱讀的信心和深度。本課程需要實踐練習。與中級漢語Ⅰ、Ⅱ和Ⅲ是同一系列的課程；秋季學期的21F.103 是本課程的先修課程。僅修完21F.107 - 21F.108 速成課程一般不符合這門課程。
完成本課程，學生應能用漢語流利交談一些基本話題，對簡體、繁體字和常用複合詞有基本閱讀能力水平，能夠寫短文。
課堂內容包括講課、練習、討論、閱讀理解練習、聽力理解練習、情景對話練習和語言遊戲。
必讀教材
Zhang, Phyllis N.，Yuann-yuann Meng, Donald K. Chang和Irene R. Li〈大衛和海倫在中國：中級漢語教程〉《東亞語言和文化》，New York. U. S.:Columbia University。第一和第二部分。
分發的閱讀材料（課前派發）。
教學程式
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閱讀並討論課文的語法問題。
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通過課堂會話積極練習。
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練習課本和講義的句型、短語和習題。
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使用課文和其他材料實習聽、說、讀、解和譯。
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利用網站進行漢語寫作。
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如果有的話，觀看補充漢語錄像或電影。
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每週的具體時間表會在每週五公佈，包括課堂內容和課前需要準備的事項。
學生的責任
上課前，學生需要在課前預習，閱讀指定材料、學習指定漢字、段落、句型；課堂上，要積極參與討論。鼓勵學生討論閱讀材料。必須按時遞交指定作業。
評分標準
課程最終總成績為100分，以課堂表現、作業、9次測驗、期中考試、期中口語測試和期末報告為依據。
各種因素的比重大致如下：
| A |
課堂表現
課堂出席
課堂準備
課堂參與 |
15分
5 Points
5 Points
5 Points |
| B |
佈置作業 |
20分 |
| C |
測驗 |
25分 |
| D |
期中考試 |
20分 |
| E |
期中口語測試 |
10分 |
| F |
報告 |
10分 |
最終等級
94分以上=A
90-93=A-
86-89=B+
83-85=B
80-82=B-
76-79=C+
73-75=C
60-72=C-
59分以下=F
影響成績等級的因素，包括按時上課和提前預習，認真按時完成指定書面作業，熱情參與課堂活動。其他因素也可能起作用，例如：本學期課程進步或倒退，以及相對於開始階段的進步。
關於課程學習的建議
學習一門外語，不應該感覺是你討厭但不得不做的苦差。如果這樣，在選課前要認真考慮。外語要專注和努力學習的學科：需要高度的專注及系統性，按部就班。這實際是沒有終點的過程，涉及不斷積累的資料（辭彙）應用到複雜的架構（語法）。因此，外語學習容易使人灰心，要耐心對待。但是理解一門外語會帶給你畢生滿足。如果學習這門課程總想知道如何少做工作就可以過關，或者只關心會得到什麼成績而不是學到什麼，這是不會成功的。如果你投入出並抱著積極態度學習，我保證你從真才實學和能力中得到滿足的回報。
Course Description
This is the continuing instruction in listening, spoken, reading, and written Chinese, with particular emphasis on consolidating basic conversational skills and improving reading confidence and depth. Lab work is required. Intermediate Chinese I, II and III form a sequence; the Fall semester subject 21F.103 is prerequisite for the Spring. Students who have completed the streamlined sequence 21F.107 - 21F.108 are not normally eligible for this subject.
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, and language games.
Required Learning Materials
Zhang, Phyllis N. with Yuann-yuann Meng, Donald K. Chang, and Irene R. Liu. "David and Helen in China -- An Intermediate Chinese Course." East Asian Languages & Culture. New York. U. S. A.:Columbia University. Part 1 and 2.
Hand-out readings (will be given beforehand).
Procedures
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Reading and discussion of grammatical problems from the texts.
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Active practice with the learning through class conversation.
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Work with sentence-pattern drills, phrases, and exercises from the texts, handouts.
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Practice in listening, speaking, reading, comprehension, and translation using the texts and other sources.
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Working on writing in Chinese with the use of website.
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Supplementary video or film presentations in Chinese, as available.
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Detailed weekly schedules will be posted every Friday that indicate what will be covered in class and what you need to prepare for each period.
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 on the due date.
Grading Criteria
This course final grade will be 100 points, based on class performance, homework, 9 quizzes, a mid-term, a mid-term oral test, and an end-term presentation.
The weighing of the various factors is, roughly, as follow:
| A |
Class Performance
Class Attendance
Class Preparation
Class Participation |
15 Points
5 Points
5 Points
5 Points |
| B |
Assigned Homework |
20 Points |
| C |
Quizzes |
25 Points |
| D |
Mid-Term |
20 Points |
| E |
Mid-Term Oral Test |
10 Points |
| F |
Presentation |
10 points |
Final Grade
Above 94=A
90-93=A-
86-89=B+
83-85=B
80-82=B-
76-79=C+
73-75=C
60-72=C-
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.
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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.
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Homework handed in late will be corrected but receive no credit.
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Attendance in this class is extremely important. If you were absence without any permission from your lecturer, then your final grade would be affected.
Advice on Approaching 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.
