1. CHIN 451/551 Fall 2013 Tim Xie tianwei.xie@csulb.edu http://xietianwei.net

2.  451 for undergraduate  551 for graduate or post-baclaureate  Call numbers are different: 6743/7452

3.  Mondays and Wednesdays  3:30-4:45pm  PSY 324

4.  Designed as an advanced Chinese language class, this course focuses on Chinese culture studied in its geographical, historical, philosophical, linguistic, literary, artistic, and scientific contexts. Native speakers or advanced Chinese learners are eligible to enroll.  Taught in Mandarin and enhanced by exploration over the Internet.

5. Major topics covered: 1) Nationalities and culture 2) History and geography 3) Festivals 4) Marriage 5) Language, dialects and script 6) Literature and art 7) Science and technology

6.  Each lesson/unit will be covered in two weeks (four class meetings)  Day 1 – lecture about the facts  Day 2 – Review of vocabulary and linguistic points  Day 3 – group study and fact list making  Day 4 – presentations and sharing

7.  In class:  Lecture note taking and participation  Group discussion (fact list making)  Your internet search results sharing  Presentations  Out of class:  Self study  Fact list finalizing  Internet search  Preparing for presentations

8.  Internet exploration and summaryreports (4)  Midterm examination  Final presentation in Chinese  Final examination  Class attendance and participation 40% 20% 10% 20% 10%

9.  Tim Xie, 2007. Chinese Culture and Literature. Lulu.com (Available online for purchase) http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/xietianwei http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/xietianwei

10.  http://www.csulb.edu/~txie/451/Lessons%2 0in%20pdf/ http://www.csulb.edu/~txie/451/Lessons%2 0in%20pdf/  Traditional characters only  Let me know if you need a simplified character version  Difference between the purchased version and downloaded version:  Purchased version has a note margin.

11.  BeachBoard BeachBoard  Class website: http://www.csulb.edu/~txie/451/451beach.htm Class website: http://www.csulb.edu/~txie/451/451beach.htm  Please check your email regularly.  The announcements, assignments and any other information will be sent to your specified email account directly. Don’t miss it.

13.  Purchase the textbook or download and print Unit 1.  Go to BeachBoard or website to find Unit 1 and preview it.