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CHINESE 708 Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language 2

Semester 2, 2017

Time: Thursdays, 6 – 8 pm

Classroom: 206 - 510

 
Course Coordinator 

Danping Wang

Address: Rm 422, Arts 2 Building

Email: danping.wang@auckland.ac.nz

Phone: Ext 86918

Office hour: Tuesdays 3 – 5 pm

 

Course Description       

This course introduces a research-based account of how to teach Chinese as a foreign language and gives students detailed information on ways to develop a pedagogical model that is suited to teaching Chinese in five key areas: phonetics, characters, grammar, discourse and culture. In addition, students will have plenty of opportunities to explore different strategies for teaching and engaging students in learning the language. In the end, the course will introduce the common standards for curriculum development, proficiency test and teacher education. Reading materials will be provided by the course coordinator in class.

 

Course Learning Outcomes        

On completion of this course, students are expected to: (1) gain a deeper understanding of major aspects in teaching Chinese as a foreign language; and (2) demonstrate proficient knowledge of teaching methods and pedagogical development in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. 

 

Assessment:  100% Coursework

  • Discussion and debate: 30%
  • Presentation: 30%
  • Research essay: 40%

 

Schedule

Week 1 (27 July) Development of teaching approach for Chinese language teaching

Week 2 (3 August) The teaching of Chinese phonetics

Week 3 (10 Aug) The teaching of Chinese characters

Week 4 (17 Aug) The teaching of Chinese grammar

Week 5 (25 Aug) The teaching of Chinese discourse

Week 6 (31 Aug) The teaching of Chinese culture

                       (Study break)

Week 7 (22 Sept) Teaching demonstration: Discussion and presentation 1

Week 8 (29 Sept) Teaching demonstration: Discussion and presentation 2

Week 9 (5 Oct) Curriculum development: young learners, adults, and professionals

Week 10 (12 Oct) Textbooks and learning materials 

Week 11 (19 Oct) Assessment and evaluation: Proficiency and competence

Week 12 (26 Oct) Conclusion: Pedagogical innovation  

 

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