chin 451/551 fall 2013 tim xie [email protected]
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451 for undergraduate
551 for graduate or post-baclaureate
Call numbers are different: 6743/7452
Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30-4:45pm PSY 324
Designed as an advanced Chinese language class, this course focuses on Chinese culture studied in its geographical, historical, philosophical, linguistic, literary, artistic, and scientific contexts. Native speakers or advanced Chinese learners are eligible to enroll.
Taught in Mandarin and enhanced by exploration over the Internet.
Major topics covered: 1) Nationalities and culture 2) History and geography3) Festivals 4) Marriage 5) Language, dialects and script 6) Literature and art7) Science and technology
Each lesson/unit will be covered in two weeks (four class meetings)
Day 1 – lecture about the facts Day 2 – Review of vocabulary and
linguistic points Day 3 – group study and fact list making Day 4 – presentations and sharing
In class: Lecture note taking and participation Group discussion (fact list making) Your internet search results sharing Presentations
Out of class: Self study Fact list finalizing Internet search Preparing for presentations
Internet exploration and summaryreports (4)
Midterm examination
Final presentation in Chinese
Final examination Class attendance
and participation
40%
20%
10%
20%10%
Tim Xie, 2007. Chinese Culture and Literature. Lulu.com (Available online for purchase) http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/xietianwei
http://www.csulb.edu/~txie/451/Lessons%20in%20pdf/
Traditional characters only Let me know if you need a simplified
character version Difference between the purchased
version and downloaded version: Purchased version has a note margin.
BeachBoard
Class website: http://www.csulb.edu/~txie/451/451beach.htm
Please check your email regularly.
The announcements, assignments and any other information will be sent to your specified email account directly. Don’t miss it.
Purchase the textbook or download and print Unit 1.
Go to BeachBoard or website to find Unit 1 and preview it.