Chinese 2
Syllabus
Learning Objectives
Students who enroll in Chinese 2 will be working towards the Intermediate Low proficiency level as defined by ACTFL. By the end of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in Chinese pronunciation skills, including the ability to apply tones accurately.
2. Conduct intermediate-level conversations on daily topics, and understand instructions, in Chinese.
3. Read and type to express oneself in paragraphs with an active vocabulary of hundreds of simplified Chinese characters.
4. Continue to develop and demonstrate a basic understanding of Chinese culture and civilization.
eBook: Integrate Chinese Volume 2 Essential Web Application (Cheng & Tsui)
Unit and Weekly Topics: Each week students will participate in vocabulary, grammar/sentence structure, and Chinese culture lessons around a central topic. Regular practice is ongoing throughout the course in the major skill areas of communication, typing, listening and reading. At the end of each term, students will take assessments to demonstrate understanding.
Week 1: Introduction to Chinese 2
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 review the VHS Learning policy regarding translation tools. And, students will begin their five-week review of Chinese 1 content.
UNIT 1: Personal and Public Identities
Week 2: Review Term 2 of Chinese 1
Week 3: Review Term 3, Part 1 of Chinese 1
Week 4: Review Term 3, Part 2 of Chinese 1
Week 5: Review Term 4 of Chinese 1
UNIT 2: Families and Communities
Week 6: Better Weather Ahead
Week 7: Awful Weather!
Week 8: Mid-semester Assessments
Term 2 (Weeks 9-15)
Week 9: Dining out
Week 10: At the Dining Hall
UNIT 3: Contemporary Life
Week 11: Where Are You Off To?
Week 12: Going to Chinatown
Week 13: Let's Go to a Party!
Week 14: Birthday Bash
Week 15: End-of-Semester Review and Exam
Term 3 (Weeks 16-26)
Week 16: My Stomach is Killing Me!
Week 17: Allergies
Week 18: Keeping it Casual! (Part 1)
UNIT 4: Science and Technology
Week 19: Seeing a Movie
Week 20: Turning Down an Invitation
Week 21: Finding a Better Place
Week 22: Calling About an Apartment For Rent
UNIT 5: Beauty and Aesthetics
Week 23: Getting in Shape
Week 24: Watching American Football
Week 25: Keeping it Casual! (Part 2)
Week 26: Mid-semester Review and Exam
Term 4: (Weeks 27-33)
UNIT 6: Global Challenges
Week 27: Traveling to Beijing
Week 28: Planning an Itinerary
Week 29: Checking In at the Airport
Week 30: Arriving in Beijing
Week 31: Review Semester 1
Week 32: Review Semester 2
Week 33: Final Exams & Saying Our Goodbyes