CHINESE STUDIES DEPARTMENT

Course number : CSP 11C

Course Title : CHINESE MANDARIN AND CULTURE 1
Department : Chinese Studies Program
School : School of Social Sciences
Semester/School Year: Second Semester Academic Year 2018 – 2019
Name of Faculty : Marjorie Y. Manabat, R.N., M.D.
Schedule/ Venue : Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. LH 206
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Chinese Mandarin and Culture is the first in a series of basic Chinese language courses offered
for students without or with minimal background in Chinese. This course mainly focus on
conversational Chinese. The course will be taught using hanyu pinyin (Chinese phonetic system)
and shall introduce the simplified form of Chinese characters. Chinese culture is taught through
Chinese festivals, movies, poems, songs and implications on Chinese philosophy, customs,
traditions, etc.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Student Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to be able to do the following:
1. Communication
a. To be able to pronounce Chinese words correctly
b. To be able to speak, listen, read & write Chinese
c. Identify and pronounce accurately the basic sounds of Chinese Language
d. Pronounce accurately the Final sounds: single, compound and Nasal sounds
e. Able to listen and speak simple Chinese in daily situations (Basic Grammar)
f. Engage in conversation, provide and obtain information, express feelings & emotions,
and exchange thoughts, ideas and opinions orally in Chinese language
g. Interpret & communicate thoughts, ideas, and opinions, provide and obtain information,
express feelings and emotions in writing in Chinese language
2. Culture
a. To carry out simple day to day conversations and gradually level-up the listening and
speaking ability in Chinese
b. Recognize some distinctive or popular practices and values of Chinese culture
c. To apply the knowledge of Chinese culture in various social contexts
d. Be able to apply courtesy expression in Chinese with proper understanding of the
expression used
e. Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and values the
perspectives (attitudes, values and beliefs) of Chinese culture
3. Connection
a. To carry out conversation on broader range of topics
b. To be able to utilize Chinese idiomatic expressions
c. Reinforce and further their knowledge in other disciplines and acquire information
4. Comparison
 a. To be able to use formal and informal expressions in Chinese
b. Demonstrate the minimum level of understanding of the nature of language; the concept
of culture through comparisons of the language studied and their own.
c. To gain wider cultural understanding and appreciation of China and her people as differ
from our own culture
d. To be able to recognize, read and write some characters in the simplified form
5. Community
a. To understand the differences between cultural stereotypes and generalization
b. To be able to recognize the basic nuances of the Chinese language & people and how
these reflect certain aspects of their way of dealing people within and beyond the school
setting
c. Show evidence of becoming life-long learners by using the language for personal
enjoyment and enrichment
6. Critical thinking
a. To understand Chinese language and evaluate its relationship to Philippine language and
culture perspectives and subsequently find solutions to problems
For students without background in Chinese, he/she is expected to:
1. Able to listen and speak simple Chinese in daily situations (Basic Grammar)
Understand some popular Chinese culture
For students with minimal background in Chinese, he/she is expected to:
1. Know and pronounce accurately the basic sounds of Chinese
2. Able to level up the listening and speaking ability in Chinese in daily situations
3. Gain wider cultural understanding the basic nuances of the Chinese language and how
these reflect certain aspects of Chinese culture
4. Recognize, read and write some characters in the simplified form
COURSE OUTLINE
LESSON CAN-DO KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT DATE
GOALS
INTRODUCTION January 21,
2019
Course Overview Can read & Pinyin Written quiz/zes January 23
Introduction to write in pinyin Pronunciation & on pinyin to January
Chinese language and Can discriminate writing Homeworks 28, 2019
Common speech between Seatworks
(Putonghua) different
Introduction to pronunciations
Chinese Phonetic
Alphabet (Pinyin)
Pinyin Initial and
Final sounds
Lesson 1 Can greet by Greetings Conversation January 30
Getting acquainted using fixed Simple dialogue with fellow to February
Adverb “也，很， phrases classmates in 11, 2019
都” Can ask & Chinese
Yes – No questions answer simple Written quiz/zes
using the particle “吗” questions Homeworks
Use of particle “呢” answerable by Seatworks
in elliptical questions yes or no.
The positions of Can discriminate
adverbs “也，都， between
很，不” different tones
Can spell
Tone sandhi of “不”
correctly during
Making an
dictations
appointment

Lesson 2 Can use the new Greetings Conversation February 13

Demonstrative sentence patterns Simple dialogue with fellow to February
pronouns “这” and to form classmates in 27, 2019
“那” as attributives sentences Chinese
Verbs or verbal Can make Written quiz/es
phrases as objects simple greetings Homeworks
Use of 什么 Can greet by Seatworks
using fixed
phrases
Can ask &
answer simple
question
Can discriminate
between
different tones
Can spell
correctly during
dictations
Long Examination March 6,
2019
Lesson 3 Can use the new Greetings Conversation March 1 to
Making a request sentence patterns Simple dialogue with fellow March 15,
and asking who and to form classmates in 2019
nationality sentences Chinese
qǐng kěyǐ Can make Written quiz/es
Use of 请 ，可以， simple greetings Homeworks
shuí nǎguórén Can greet by Seatworks
谁 ，哪国 人 using fixed
Making requests phrases
Making Can ask &
suggestions/Soliciting answer simple
opinions question
Likes and dislikes Can discriminate
between
different tones
 Can spell
correctly during
dictations
Mid-term March 22,
examination 2019
Lesson 4 Can use the new Greetings Conversation March 18 to
Going places sentence patterns Simple dialogue with fellow April 1,
Retroflex ending to form classmates in 2019
(final) sentences Chinese
Questions with Can greet by Written quiz/es
interrogative using fixed Homeworks
zàinǎ phrases Seatworks
pronounce “ 在 哪 Can ask &
er nǎ shénmeshí answer simple
儿，哪, 什 么 时 question
hòu jǐyuèjǐrì Can discriminate
候 ，几 月 几日” between
Asking about different tones
someone’s birthplace, Can spell
talking about one’s correctly during
family dictations
Expressing one’s
needs or necessity
Tone sandhi of “一”
Attributives
expressing possession
V/A – not – V/A
questions
Uses of verb “一下”
Lesson 5 Can use the new Greetings Conversation Arpil 3 to
Asking how many / sentence patterns Simple dialogue with fellow April 15,
how much to form classmates in 2019
Use of 多少，一共， sentences Chinese
有 Can make Written quiz/es
Use of measure words simple greetings Homeworks
like 口， 个，张 Can greet by Seatworks
using fixed
When to use 认识 and
phrases
知道 Can ask &
Questions with “几, answer simple
多少” question
Asking about the Can discriminate
price of something between
Use of expression “是 different tones
吗？
Adverb “多”
 Can spell
correctly during
dictations
Long examination April 24,
2019
Lesson 6 Can use the new Greetings Conversation April 17 to
Shopping sentence patterns Simple dialogue with fellow May 6, 2019
Money to form classmates in
Modal particle “啊” sentences Chinese
Conjunction “和” Can make Written quiz/es
Use of “两” and “二” simple greetings Homeworks
Introducing and Can greet by Seatworks
additional remark using fixed
phrases
using “还”
Can ask &
Adverb “太” answer simple
objects using “给” question
and “送” Can discriminate
Use of the particle between
“了” different tones
Optative verbs “可能/ Can spell
会” correctly during
Expressing one’s dictations
ability
The use of indefinite
measure word “一点
儿”
“哪里” with a
negative connotation
Use of “还” to
express the
continuation of a state
of action
Expressing one’s
ability
Expressing
permission or
prohibition
Use of optative verbs
“会，能，可以，应
该”
To ask about the
cause of something
using “怎么”
 How to soften a
speech using the
modal particle “吧”
Preposition “给”
Adverbial modifier
“有（ 一）点儿”
Talking about one’s
health
Optative verbs “要，
想”
wèishénme
Use of 为 什 么
Final examination May 13 to
17, 2019
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Guidelines for Written and Oral examinations
1. Every lesson has creative assessments that can be in written or oral form.
2. Each oral exam is limited to 10 minutes. It may be individual, by group or a class
activity.
3. Oral examinations will be graded according to the following categories:
a. Extensive use of vocabulary
b. Proper sentence pattern and grammatical structure
c. Pronunciation
d. Intonation
e. Comprehension
f. Fluency and spontaneity

AREA MANNER OF LEARNING EVALUATION METHOD

Communication Classroom activities Quizzes & speaking tests
Culture Lectures, hand-on activities Reflection paper, group
discussions, oral presentation
Connection Lectures, hand-on activities, Reflection paper, group
on/off-campus activities, film discussions, oral presentation,
viewing video
Comparison Lectures Written, listening
comprehension and speaking
tests
Community Participation of on/off- Reflection paper, group
campus activities discussions, oral presentation,
video
Speaking criteria
Can – Do (See Can-do Goals in Course Outline and
Timetable)
Vocabulary range Situational words
Phonological control Pronunciation of Chinese Phonetics
 From words to sentences and paragraph
Spoken fluency Can manage very short, isolated, mainly pre-
packaged utterances, with much pausing to
search for expressions, to articulate less
familiar words, and to repair communication
Grammatical accuracy Shows only limited control of a few simple
grammatical structures and sentence patterns
in a learnt repertoire.
Coherence and cohesion Can link words or groups of words with very
basic linear connectors like “and” or “then”
Thematic development Can interact in a simple way but
communication is totally dependent on
repetition at a slower rate of speech,
rephrasing and repair. Can ask and answer
simple questions, initiate and respond to
simple statements in areas of immediate need
or on very familiar topics.
GRADING SYSTEM:
∑ CA 𝐹𝐴1 + 𝐹𝐴2
Midterm Grade = 𝑀𝑇𝐺 = 10% (𝐶𝑃) + 20% 𝑛 + 30% 2
+ 40% MT

∑ CA 𝐹𝐴 + 𝐹𝐴
Pre-Final Grade = 𝑃𝐹𝐺 = 10% (𝐶𝑃) + 20% 𝑛 + 30% 3 2 4 + 40% FT
Final Grade= Midterm Grade + Pre-Final Grade
2
Where:
CP = Class Participation
CA = Creative Assessment: Projects, Investigative reports, Journal Reading and critiques,
quizzes
FA = Formal Assessments: a 40 item written or practical examination (Rubrics for grading
shall be provided to the students)
MT = Midterm Test
FT = Final Test
GRADE EQUIVALENT SCORE
A 100 – 95
B+ 94 – 88
B 87 – 83
C+ 82 – 79
C 78 – 75
D 74 – 70
F 69 and below

Attendance: Class starts promptly and attendance is immediately checked. Late students are
marked absent. Students who come in to class after a quiz has started will be given a zero
for the quiz. The university makes no distinction between excused and unexcused
absences.
Submission of requirements: Requirements that are submitted after the instructor’s set deadline
will receive a grade of F or zero. Make-up for missed requirement is given only upon
presentation of relevant documents (e.g. medical or school certification). See Magna
Carta.
Dishonesty: Any form of dishonesty (e.g. cheating, plagiarism) will result in maximum penalty
(e.g. automatic grades of F’s in requirements or, in the gravest of cases, a grade of F for
the course)
Classroom behavior: Mobile phones must be placed in silent or off mode. Students will be
recorded a cut and asked to leave the classroom if their phones disturb the class. Dress
comfortably but decently. Noisy and inattentive students will be recorded a cut and asked
to leave the classroom.
References:
Liú Xún 刘珣，et al. New Practical Chinese Reader. Vol. 1. Běijīng Language University Press,
2009. Reprint (Textbook and Workbook)
Wang Zhi Gang 王志刚. CHINESE with Me. An Integrated course Book I & II. Peking
University Press 2008.
Kang Yu Hua and Si Ping Lai. Conversational Chinese 301. Beijing: BLCU Press, 2006. Reprint
CONSULTATION HOURS:
Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Chinese Studies Program Office, 2/F, Leong
Hall, by appointment.
Email: wayimanabat@yahoo.com