Chinese 1
Syllabus
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to learn the Chinese language?
- What are some of the core values and qualities of Chinese Culture and Language?
- In what ways does learning another language add new perspectives on how you perceive and understand the world?
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate a command of the Chinese Pinyin (phonetic) system to pronounce and apply tones accurately, and to type Chinese characters.
- Understand simple instructions and conduct simple conversations on daily topics in Chinese.
- Read level adequate texts (sentences or paragraphs) in Chinese from a vocabulary of 500 simplified Chinese characters.
- Type short responses and paragraphs in Chinese with proper grammar and sentence structure, utilizing a vocabulary of 500 simplified Chinese characters.
- Develop and demonstrate a basic understanding and awareness of Chinese culture and civilization.
Introduction to Chinese 1
Week 1 is devoted to introducing the course, its requirements, and the technology to navigate it. It also will serve as a meet and greet for students, their classmates, and their instructor. Students will also be introduced to Chinese characters, pinyin, and the VHS Learning policy regarding translation tools.
Each week students will participate in vocabulary, grammar/sentence structure, and Chinese culture lessons around a central topic. At the end of each term, students will take assessments to demonstrate understanding.
Term 1 (Weeks 2-8) Topics:
Term 1 (Weeks 2-8) Topics:
Week 2: Greetings
Week 3: Country, Nationality, Language
Week 4: Numbers
Week 5: Dates, Weeks
Week 6: My Family
Week 7: Occupations
Week 8: Term 1 Review and Assessments
Term 2 (Weeks 9-15)
Week 9: My House
Week 10: Visiting with a Friend
Week 11: My Community
Week 12: My School
Week 13: My Hobbies and Sports
Week 14: My Favorite Food
Week 15: End-of-Semester Review and Exam
Term 3 (Weeks 16-26)
Week 16: Leisure Activities
Week 17: Shopping
Week 18: Talking on the Phone
Week 19: Making an Appointment on the Phone
Week 20: TV or Movies
Week 21: Transportation
Week 22: 22: Color
Week 23: Clothes
Week 24: Physical Appearance
Week 25: Chinese Music
Week 26: Term 3 Review and Assessments
Term 4 (Weeks 27-33)
Week 27: Weather
Week 28: Animals
Week 29: Geography
Week 30: Cross-cultural Communication
Week 31: Review Semester 1
Week 32: Review Semester 2
Week 33: Final Exams & Saying Our Goodbyes