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Course title |
Chinese Reading and Writing |
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Semester |
114-1 |
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Designated for |
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Graduate Program of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language |
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Instructor |
YI PING TSAI |
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Curriculum Number |
PTCSL5011 |
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Curriculum Identity Number |
146 U9390 |
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Class |
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Credits |
2.0 |
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Full/Half
Yr. |
Half |
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Required/
Elective |
Elective |
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Time |
Friday 3,4(10:20~12:10) |
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Remarks |
Restriction: international students
The upper limit of the number of students: 30. |
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Course introduction video |
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Table of Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning |
Table of Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning |
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Course Syllabus
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Course Description |
This course is suitable for learners at an advanced level of 1-1 or above, meaning they have at least completed Lesson 13 of "Practical Audio-Visual Chinese Book 2," have a vocabulary of over 1,000 Chinese words, or have studied Chinese for a total of 300 hours in Taiwan (or 900 hours in other countries). It is also suitable for students who have passed the B1 level of the TOCFL Chinese Proficiency Test in Taiwan or the HSK Level 4 Chinese Proficiency Test.
The primary language of instruction for this course is Chinese, with English used as a supplementary language. |
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Course Objective |
1.Enhance students' Chinese reading comprehension skills.
2.Develop students' writing skills, including essay structure, language expression, and cultural adaptability.
3.Promote the improvement of students' speaking abilities, enabling them to use Chinese more confidently in daily life. |
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Course Requirement |
1. Attend class punctually and refrain from using mobile phones.
2. Actively participate in class discussions and share your own answers.
3. Complete post-class assignments on time.
4. This course is primarily conducted in Chinese, with English as a supplementary language
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Student Workload (Expected weekly study hours before and/or after class) |
The required readings for the class will be uploaded to NTU COOL. |
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Office Hours |
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Designated reading |
The required readings for the class will be uploaded to NTU COOL. |
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References |
The required readings for the class will be uploaded to NTU COOL. |
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Grading |
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Adjustment methods for students |
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Teaching methods |
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Assignment submission methods |
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Exam methods |
Written (oral) reports replace exams |
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Others |
Negotiated by both teachers and students |
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Week |
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Topic |
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Week 1 |
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Reading: Self-introduction articles on dating websites
Writing: Personal profile for a dating website, including name, nationality, hobbies, etc. |
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Week 2 |
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Writing Exchange: Self-introduction
Reading: An article from an elementary school Chinese textbook—Write It Tomorrow
Writing: Narrative practice
Write dialogues that occur in daily life, including daily activities, learning, and leisure activities. |
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Week 3 |
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Writing Exchange: A Special Day
Reading: A picture book about Taiwanese culture
Writing: Expository practice
Describe a traditional Taiwanese festival or custom, and share personal feelings. |
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Week 4 |
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Writing Exchange: My Favorite Festival
Reading: A letter from the teacher to you
Writing: Practical writing practice
Write a card. |
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Week 5 |
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Reading: Chinese song lyrics (1) Love and Family (2) Travel and Dreams
Writing: Connecting songs with personal experiences |
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Week 6 |
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Review |
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Week 7 |
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Midterm Exam |
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Week 8 |
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Reading: An article written by elementary school students
Writing: Descriptive writing practice |
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Week 9 |
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Writing Exchange: Descriptive writing practice
Reading: A recipe
Writing: Instructional writing practice
Describe the process of making a dish. |
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Week 10 |
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Writing Exchange: How to make a dish
Reading: A comparative article |
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Week 11 |
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No Class: School Anniversary |
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Week 12 |
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No Class: Sports Day |
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Week 13 |
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Writing Exchange: Comparing two topics
Reading: Graph-based article
Writing: Draw a chart and practice explaining the data.
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Week 14 |
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Writing Exchange: Chart + Article
Reading: Argumentative essay
Writing: Group debate, practice writing arguments
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Week 15 |
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Debate: Conduct a debate |
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Week 16 |
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Final Exam (online test) |