Chinese Language (I~IV&AP) Syllabus
西域高中 中文 课程摘要
2014-2015
Bo Sun
Room #: S224
[email protected]
(281) 920-8000 ext. 6169
Conference Times: 1st. period
Tutorial Time: Monday after school
Resources and Materials:
 Textbook: Learn Chinese with Me 《跟我学汉语》
 Work book
 Organized 1 inch binder (Chinese only)
 Ruled writing paper
 Pens #2 pencils, colored pencils or highlighters, and erasers,
 Student computer (when computers are deployed to students)
Course Description/Objectives:
 Overview: The study of Chinese language emphasizes on Chinese phonetics; communicative tasks and
expressive functions; reading and writing of Chinese characters; listening comprehensions and conducting
conversations; understanding basic Chinese culture norms; using words and sentence patterns to produce
meaningful and culturally appropriate language applications.
 Instructional Methods: lecture, multi-media, partner or group dialogue practices
 Goals: authentic pronunciation, mastery of words and sentence patterns, correct grammar, meaningful and
culturally appropriate conversations and accurate stroke order and character structures of the written script
 Objective: Preparation for higher level Chinese classes, AP exams, and future application in careers
 Major Work: Homework, classwork, quizzes, tests, projects
 Study Requirements: Focus on daily practices and home works. Students’ effort will take a big portion in
final grade. Expect to spend time after class or at home for practices, home works and reviews.
Course Calendar/Schedule:
 Calendar: Each six weeks students will receive a calendar with topics, quiz and test dates. This should be
kept accessible at all times. If lost, can be printed from teacher’s website.
 Assignments: Students should complete and turn in assignments as announced. If completed by computer,
students should also turn in a hard copy unless instructed otherwise.
 Quizzes: They will usually be announced, but can be unannounced. Be prepared at any time for an
evaluation of your progress
 Tests: Look on calendar for exam dates. DO NOT MISS ANY TEST!!! If you are absent on test day, you
will make up the test the day you return to school and be responsible for work missed while testing.
 Retest: Retesting is handled in accordance with the policy outlined in the Westside Way booklet. If a student
fails a test, there will be an opportunity to take a re-test. Re-tests are limited to a grade up to 80. No alternate
days for the re-test will be given. In order to retake the test a student must have completed all assignments
over that material and attend one tutorial.
Course Policies:
 Attendance:
 COME TO CLASS EVERY DAY!!! If absent, you will need to get together with another student for the
lecture notes and help before the next class meeting or check the class website for notes. Check calendar
for assignments before coming to class. E-mail the teacher if there is any question.
 Be proactive regarding your education. If you are absent from class, I expect you to see me on your 1st
day back to get any additional handouts, information, etc.
 Tardy: These will affect your performance in this course. Please make every effort to be on time to class.
You will need to have a tardy pass or a teacher pass to enter class.
 Class Participation: You will present work on the board and work cooperatively with your peers. When
watching a video resource as part of a class, be prepared to take some notes. We WON’T be watching
something just for fun.
 Guidelines for turning in assignments:
 15% of the total points will be deducted for late work. Work that is late over a week will not be accepted.
 Use your best hand writing and write neatly. All works need to be at least legible to get a credit.
 Make-ups: It is the students’ responsibility to take care of make-up work.
 “Make-ups” on homework assignments are due in accordance to days absent.
 There will be no make-ups on quizzes. You must make attending class a priority. A missed quiz may be
replaced by the next test grade on that material.
 Make-ups for exams will occur within 5 school days of absence and will be significantly more difficult
than the original exam. If you know you will miss an exam prior to its administration, you will need to
make arrangements to take the exam before you are absent. After 5 days then grade will be 0.
 Policy on using electronic devices in classroom
 Computers: Students are not allowed to use their personal computers at this time. When student
computers provide by HISD are deployed in January students will have to bring their school computer to
class to participate in class activities.
 Cell phones and other electronic devices: Students are allowed to use their cell phones outside of
classrooms (in hallways and other common area). Cell phones and all other electronic devices should be
used as instructed in the classroom. If a device is used when not instructed to do so the device will be
confiscated and the student have to pay a fine and pick it up at the dean’s office.
 Unacceptable Behavior:
 Profanity (verbal, physical, symbolic or written)
 Academic dishonesty (including copying homework and fishing for hints during exams). Student will
receive a 0 for the assignment and a disciplinary referral to their dean if found cheating in any form.
 Disrespect
 No food or drinks, except clear bottled water
 Sleeping in class
 Not taking care of this space (trash, writing/gum on desks, etc.)
 Removing anything from the classroom that does not belong to the student.
 Not following directions may result in instructional consequences, a parent conference, and/or referral to
dean.
Grades: Your overall six weeks average is determined as follows…
 Homework/Classwork
 Quizzes
 Exams/Projects
10%
20%
70%