[BSC] = Kubler, Cornelius C. Basic Spoken Chinese: An Introduction to Speaking and Listening for Beginners. Tuttle Publishing, 2011. ISBN: 9780804840156.
[BSCPE] = Kubler, Cornelius C., and Yang Wang. Basic Spoken Chinese Practice Essentials: An Introduction to Speaking and Listening for Beginners. Tuttle Publishing, 2011. ISBN: 9780804840149.
[BWC] = Kubler, Cornelius C. Basic Written Chinese. Tuttle Publishing, 2012. ISBN: 9780804840163.
[BWCPE] = Kubler, Cornelius C., and Jerling Guo Kubler. Basic Written Chinese Practice Essentials. Tuttle Publishing, 2012. ISBN: 9787512337039.
| SES # | BEFORE-CLASS PREPARATIONS | CLASS ACTIVITIES | AFTER-CLASS HOMEWORKS |
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| 1 | n/a |
Orientation: Instructors, Materials, Procedures, Preparations. |
Purchase the required course materials. Read [BSC] pp. 8–11. |
| 2 |
Work on [BSC] Classroom Expressions Group 1 & 2 on p. 66 and [BSC] pp. 23–27 (initials) with audio files. Also consult the Notes on pp. 68–69. Remember, in class you are expected to respond in Chinese Only with proper Classroom Expressions. Pay special attention to your pronunciation and tones. Read [BSC] pp. 21–22. |
[BSC] Classroom Expressions: Group 1 and 2. [BSC] pp. 23–27 (initials) |
Do [BSCPE] p. 195 on a separate piece of paper and hand it in in next class. |
| 3 |
Work on [BSC] Classroom Expressions Group 3 on pp. 66–67 and [BSC] pp. 27–30 (finals) with audio files. Also consult the Notes on p. 69. Read [BSC] pp. 12–20. |
[BSC] Classroom Expressions: Group 3.
[BSC] pp. 27–30 (finals) |
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| 4 |
Work on [BSC] Classroom Expressions Group 5 to 6 on pp. 67–68 and [BSC] pp. 31–33 with audio files. Also consult the Notes on p. 69. Again, work assiduously with audio files - Trust your ears, not your eyes! |
[BSC] Classroom Expressions: Group 5 and 6. [BSC] pp. 31–33 (finals) |
Do [BSCPE] p. 196 and hand it in in next class. |
| 5 | Work on [BSC] Classroom Expressions Group 4 & 7 on pp. 67–68 and [BSC] pp. 34–39 with audio files. Also consult the Notes on p. 69. |
[BSC] Classroom Expressions: Group 4 and 7. [BSC] pp. 34–39 (tones) |
Do [BSCPE] p. 197 and hand it in in next class. Read [BSC] pp. 40–42: The (r) Suffix. |
| 6 |
Read [BWC] pp. 23–24 and [BWCPE] pp. 6–8. Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Written Chinese Classes." Follow the procedures when you prepare for class. Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through all the Reading Exercises for A–1 and A–2 on pp. 28–33 in [BWC]. Do work with audio files on Reading Exercises. You will be required to read them in class. |
[BWC] A–1 and A–2 (pp. 28–33) Quiz: The twelve characters introduced in A–1 and A–2. |
Do [BWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for A–1 and A–2 (p. 9 and p. 11-simplified characters) and hand it in in next class. |
| 7 | Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through all the Reading Exercises for A–3 and A–4 on pp. 34–39 in [BWC]. Do work with audio files on Reading Exercises. You will be required to read them in class. |
[BWC] A–3 and A–4 (pp. 34–39) Quiz: The twelve characters introduced in A–3 and A–4. |
Do [BWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for A–3 and A–4 (p. 13 and p. 15-simplified characters), and hand it in in next class. |
| 8 | Review both the [BSC] and the [BWC] materials you have learned so far. Be ready for Review Test 1. |
[BSC] Pronunciation, Romanization, Tones, and Classroom Expressions [BWC] Unit A |
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| 9 |
Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on p. 73 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 73–78 in [BSC]. Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. |
[BSC] Unit 1 Part 1 Prepare [BSC] 1–1 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 155 and p. 205 on a separate piece of paper and hand it in in next class. |
| 10 |
Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on p. 80 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 81–84 in [BSC]. Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. |
[BSC] Unit 1 Part 2 Prepare [BSC] 1–2 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 156 and p. 206 and hand it in in next class. |
| 11 | Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through all the Reading Exercises for B–1 and B–2 on pp. 42–49 in [BWC]. Do work with audio files on Reading Exercises. You will be required to read them in class. |
[BWC] B–1 and B–2 (pp. 42–49) Quiz: The twelve characters introduced in [BWC] B–1 and B–2. |
Do [BWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for B–1 and B–2 (p. 17 and p. 19-simplified characters) and hand it in in next class. |
| 12 |
Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on pp. 86–87 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 87–91 in [BSC]. Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. |
[BSC] Unit 1 Part 3 Prepare [BSC] 1–3 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 157 and p. 207 on a separate piece of paper and hand it in in next class. |
| 13 |
Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on pp. 93–94 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 94–98 in [BSC]. Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. |
[BSC] Unit 1 Part 4 Prepare [BSC] 1–4 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 158 and p. 208 and hand it in in next class. |
| 14 | Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through all the Reading Exercises for B–3 and B–4 on pp. 50–57 in [BWC]. Do work with audio files on Reading Exercises. You will be required to read them in class. |
[BWC] B–3 and B–4 (pp. 50–57) Quiz: The twelve characters introduced in B–3 and B–4. |
Do [BWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for B–3 and B–4 (p. 21 and p. 23-simplified characters) and hand it in in next class. |
| 15 |
Read [BSC] pp. 99–100. Bring any questions you may have regarding [BSC] Unit 1 & [BWC] Unit B. |
Review [BSC] Unit 1 [BWC] Unit B |
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| 16 | Review all the contents of both [BSC] Unit 1 and [BWC] Unit B. Be ready for Review Test 2. |
[BSC] Unit 1 [BWC] Unit B |
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| 17 |
Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on pp. 103–4 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 104–9 in [BSC]. Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. |
[BSC] Unit 2 Part 1 Prepare [BSC] 2–1 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 159 and p. 209 on a separate piece of paper and hand it in in next class. |
| 18 |
Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on p. 112 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 112–7 in [BSC]. Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. |
[BSC] Unit 2 Part 2 Prepare [BSC] 2–2 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 160 and p. 210 and hand it in in next class. |
| 19 | Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through all the Reading Exercises for 1–1 and 1–2 on pp. 60–74 in [BWC]. Do work with audio files on Reading Exercises. You will be required to read them in class. |
[BWC] 1–1 and 1–2 (pp. 60–74) Quiz: The twelve characters introduced in 1–1 and 1–2. |
Hand in the following homework in next class. [BWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 1–1 and 1–2 (p. 25 and p. 27-simplified characters) [BWCPE] p. 121 A & B. [BWCPE] p. 123 A & B. |
| 20 |
Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on p. 120 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 120–7 in [BSC]. Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. |
[BSC] Unit 2 Part 3 Prepare [BSC] 2–3 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 161 and p. 211 on a separate piece of paper and hand it in in next class. |
| 21 |
Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on p. 130 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 130–4 in [BSC]. Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. |
[BSC] Unit 2 Part 4 Prepare [BSC] 2–4 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 162 and p. 212 and hand it in in next class. |
| 22 | Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through all the Reading Exercises for 1–3 and 1–4 on pp. 75–88 in [BWC]. Do work with audio files on Reading Exercises. You will be required to read them in class. |
[BWC] 1–3 and 1–4 (pp. 75–88) Quiz: The twelve characters introduced in 1–3 and 1–4. |
Hand in the following homework in next class. [BWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 1–3 and 1–4 (p. 29 and p. 31-simplified characters) [BWCPE] p. 125 A & B. [BWCPE] p. 127 A & B. |
| 23 |
Read [BSC] pp. 135–6. Bring any questions you may have regarding [BSC] Unit 2 & [BWC] Unit 1. |
Review [BSC] Unit 2 [BWC] Unit 1 |
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| 24 | Review all the contents of both [BSC] Unit 2 and [BWC] Unit 1. Be ready for Review Test 3. |
[BSC] Unit 2 |
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| 25 |
Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on p. 140 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 140–3. Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. |
[BSC] Unit 3 Part 1 Prepare [BSC] 3–1 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 163 and p. 213 on a separate piece of paper and hand it in in next class. |
| 26 |
Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on p. 146 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 146–0 in [BSC]. Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. |
[BSC] Unit 3 Part 2 Prepare [BSC] 3–2 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 164 and p. 214 and hand it in in next Class. |
| 27 | Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through all the Reading Exercises for 2–1 and 2–2 on pp. 90–104 in [BWC]. Do work with audio files on Reading Exercises. You will be required to read them in class. |
[BWC] 2–1 and 2–2 (pp. 90–104) Quiz: The twelve characters introduced in 2-1 and 2-2. |
Hand in the following homework in next class. BWC PE Character Practice Sheets for 2–1 and 2–2 (p. 33 and p. 35-simplified characters) [BWCPE] p. 129 A & B. [BWCPE] p. 131 A and p. 132 C. |
| 28 |
Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on pp. 152–3 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 153–8 in [BSC]. Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. |
[BSC] Unit 3 Part 3 Prepare [BSC] 3–3 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 165 and p. 215 on a separate piece of paper and hand it in in next class. |
| 29 |
Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on p. 161 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 161–5 in [BSC]. Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. |
[BSC] Unit 3 Part 4 Prepare [BSC] 3–4 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 166 and p. 216 and hand it in in next class. |
| 30 | Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through all the Reading Exercises for 2–3 and 2–4 on pp. 105–20 in [BWC]. Do work with audio files on Reading Exercises. You will be required to read them in class. |
[BWC] 2–3 and 2–4 (pp. 105–20) Quiz: The twelve characters introduced in 2–3 and 2–4. |
Hand in the following homework in next class. [BWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 2–3 and 2–4 (p. 37 and p. 39-simplified characters) [BWCPE] p. 133 A and B. [BWCPE] p. 135 A and p. 136 C. |
| 31 |
Read [BSC] pp. 165–6. Bring any questions you may have regarding [BSC] Unit 3 & [BWC] Unit 2. |
Review [BSC] Unit 3 [BWC] Unit 2 |
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| 32 | Follow the guidelines of Oral Report. We look forward to your performance. |
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| 33 | Review all the contents of both [BSC] Unit 3 and [BWC] Unit 2. Be ready for Review Test 4. |
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| 34 |
Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on pp. 170–1 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 171–3 in [BSC]. Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. |
[BSC] Unit 4 Part 1 Prepare [BSC] 4–1 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 167 and p. 217 on a separate piece of paper and hand it in in next class. |
| 35 |
Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on p. 176 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 177–81 in [BSC]. Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. |
[BSC] Unit 4 Part 2 Prepare [BSC] 4–2 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 168 and p. 218 and hand it in in next class. |
| 36 | Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through all the Reading Exercises for 3–1 and 3–2 on pp. 122–38 in [BWC]. Do work with audio files on Reading Exercises. You will be required to read them in class. |
[BWC] 3–1 and 3–2 (pp. 122–38) Quiz: The twelve characters introduced in 3–1 and 3–2. |
Hand in the following homework in next class. [BWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 3–1 and 3–2 (p. 41 and p. 43-simplified characters) [BWCPE] p. 137 A and B. [BWCPE] p. 139 A and B. |
| 37 |
Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on p. 184 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 184–7 in [BSC]. |
[BSC] Unit 4 Part 3 Prepare [BSC] 4–3 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 169 and p. 219 on a separate piece of paper and hand it in in next class. |
| 38 |
Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on pp. 189–190 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 190–2 in [BSC]. |
[BSC] Unit 4 Part 4 Prepare [BSC] 4–4 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 170 and p. 220 and hand it in in next class. |
| 39 | Memorize the new characters (be sure to know how to write them correctly) and go through all the Reading Exercises for 3–3 and 3–4 on pp. 141–54 in [BWC]. Do work with audio files on Reading Exercises. You will be required to read them and ask / answer questions in class. |
[BWC] 3–3 and 3–4 (pp. 139–54) Quiz: The twelve characters introduced in 3–3 and 3–4. |
Hand in the following homework in next class. [BWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 3–3 and 3–4 (p. 45 and p. 47-simplified characters) [BWCPE] p. 141 A and B. [BWCPE] pp. 143–4 A and C. |
| 40 |
Read [BSC] pp. 193–4. Focus on the Major New Grammar Patterns on p. 194 and think about where they appear contextually. Bring any questions you may have regarding [BSC] Unit 4 & [BWC] Unit 3. |
Review [BSC] Unit 4 [BWC] Unit 3 |
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| 41 | Review all the contents of both [BSC] Unit 4 and [BWC] Unit 3. Be ready for Review Test 5. |
[BSC] Unit 4 |
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| 42 |
Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on p. 198 (especially 1) and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 198–202 in [BSC]. |
[BSC] Unit 5 Part 1 Prepare [BSC] 5–1 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 171 and p. 221 on a separate piece of paper and hand it in in next class. |
| 43 |
Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on p. 205 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 205–08 in [BSC]. |
[BSC] Unit 5 Part 2 Prepare [BSC] 5–2 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 172 and p. 222 and hand it in in next class. |
| 44 |
Memorize the new characters introduced in 4–1 and 4–2. Be sure to know how to write them correctly. Read the Traditional Character version of the Reading Exercises for 4–1 (pp. 160–2) and 4–2 (pp. 170–4) in [BWC]. Do work with audio files on Reading Exercises. |
[BWC] 4–1 and 4–2 (pp. 156–174) Quiz: The twelve characters introduced in 4–1 and 4–2. |
Hand in the following homework in next class. [BWCPE] Character Practice Sheets for 4–1, 4–2 (p. 49 and p. 51-simplified characters) [BWCPE] p. 145 A and B. [BWCPE] p. 147 A and B. |
| 45 |
Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on p. 211 and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 211–5 in [BSC]. |
[BSC] Unit 5 Part 3 Prepare [BSC] 5–3 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 173 and p. 223 on a separate piece of paper and hand it in in next class. |
| 46 |
Memorize Basic Conversation for in-class performance. Read "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes" and follow the procedures for preparation. Be familiar with the Supplementary Vocabulary on pp. 218–19 (take advantages of the suffixes) and read the Grammatical and Cultural Notes on pp. 219–22 in [BSC]. |
[BSC] Unit 5 Part 4 Prepare [BSC] 5–4 as per "Recommended Study Procedures for Spoken Chinese Classes." |
Do [BSCPE] p. 174 and p. 224 and hand it in in next class. |
| 47 |
Memorize the new characters introduced in 4–3 and 4–4. Be sure to know how to write them correctly. Read the Simplified Character version of the Reading Exercises for 4–3 (pp. 176–9) and 4–4 (pp. 185–7) in [BWC]. Do work with audio files on Reading Exercises. Bring your laptop or other electronic devices to do the course evaluation in class. |
[BWC] 4–3 and 4–4 (pp. 175–190) Quiz: The twelve characters introduced in 4–3 and 4–4. |
No homework. Work on your Final Oral Interview. Good luck! |
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Final Oral Interview: All contents of [BSC] Unit 1 to Unit 5. Follow the preparation guidelines of Final Oral Interview. We look forward to seeing what you can achieve with the Chinese you have learned from this course. |
Final Oral Interview No regular class! Show up at your Final Oral Interview on time! |
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