Asian Languages/Chinese 232
Intermediate Chinese II

Spring 2000 MTWRF 1:25-2:15, 613 McClung Tower

Instructor: Dr. Chi-hung YIM

Department of Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures
Phone: 974-0585
E-mail:cyim@utk.edu
Office: 716 McClung Tower
Office Hours: Mon., Tue., & Thur. 10:15-11:15


G.T.A: Ju ZHAN
Phone: 974-2715; Messages: 974-3421
E-mail: jzhan@utk.edu
Office: 717 McClung Tower
Office Hours: Mon., Wed., & Fri.: 10:00-11:00
Textbooks
Practical Chinese Reader I (Beijing Languages Institute, Commercial Press, Beijing, 95)
Practical Chinese Reader I, Patterns and Exercises (Madeline Men-li Chu, Cheng &Tsui Company, 95)
Course Description
This course is a sequel to Elementary Chinese I. Based on previously acquired knowledge, it emphasizes the development of students' ability to use the language for communicative purposes in a variety of social settings. A large amount of readings and exercises will be added to the textbook to enhance students'comprehension of new uages introduced in the texts. Compositions on assigned topics will be added for the purpose of reinforcing and applying the vocabulary and grammatical patterns learned in class. An introduction to Chinese indexing systems and practical work with the dictionary will also be included in the curriculum.
Quizzes, Exams, & Grading System

Ground Rules
1. Make-up>. Absolutely NO make-ups will be given for tests, quizzes, and the exams. If you are ill (and present a note from your doctor) or observing a religious holiday, you will be excused from that test or quiz.
2. Absence. You are allowed only 2 free, unexpained or unexcused absences. Any further unexcused absences will not be tolerated. We will make daily note of your attendance. Your final score will be reduced by 1 percentage point for each day you are absent after the first 2 times. Absences can be excused only for religious reasons or by a note from your doctor stating a valid medical cause. 15 minutes and over late for class will be counted as absence.
3. Assignment. Absolutely NO late homework, assignments will ever be accepted. All assignments must be handed in at the scheduled time.
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