One of the largest publishers of Chinese books in the US, Cheng & Tsui is looking for students willing to become a Cheng & Tsui Super Star in the Second National Karaoke Contest. Submit your video entries by November 22. Even if you are not interested in entering yourself go to the site and check out the entries from last year.
The Lesson 8 presentation used in class today can be accessed online.
Today is one of the most important celebrations on the Chinese calendar. It is the 15th day of the eighth Chinese lunar month. The moon is full and close to the earth, so it looks much bigger than any other time of the year.
Write a page about this holiday (English is fine) and bring to me by the end of the week (Oct 8th) for 5 extra quiz points.
Here are a couple of links to KTV (karaoke) style songs for the Mid-Autumn Festival. The first is a classic by 鄧麗君 (Dèng Lìjūn - Teresa Teng) called 月亮代表我的心 (Yuèliàng Dàibiăo Wŏ de Xīn - The Moon Represents My Heart). The second is an R&B version of the same song titled 月亮代表誰的心 (Yuèliàng Dàibiăo Shéi de Xīn) by 陶喆 (Táo Zhé - David Tao)
Students on the waiting list should now be able to use the online recording feature to record their assignments for lesson 1. Please login using your campus ID.
I updated the calligraphy worksheet. You should be able to print the sheet out from your home computer now. You can also pick-up a copy in the Language Lab.
你好 (Nĭ hăo) and welcome to Chinese 101. You have selected a great language to learn. Studying Chinese will not only be fun, it will also open the door to a vast wealth of literature, history, and culture otherwise unavailable.
My name is Jeff Winters. I will be the instructor for this course. I'm the Language Lab Director at CSULB. I also have the great opportunity to teach Elementary Chinese again this semester. I have been studying Chinese for 30 years now, and teaching Mandarin for over ten. I hope that you will find the Chinese language and culture as interesting as I have.
Use the menu at the top of the page to access information related to the course. In the Faculty area, you'll find faculty office hours for the semester, and additional contact information.
In the Syllabus area, you will find details about the course, my expectations for the course, an overview of all assignments, and information about grading and assessment. This is the first information you should read.
The Schedule area lists the topics discussed and the homework assignments due each class meeting.
The Study Guides area contains detailed information about each lesson including interesting links to Chinese language and cultural sites. The Assignments area is where you'll find information about each assignment. These are the two areas you will probably use most during the semester.
In the Gradebook area you will be able to access grade information for each assignment, quizzes, and other graded activities.
There is much information available on this site and on the Internet which can enhance your Chinese learning experience. I encourage you to take advantage of this resource.
You are about to embark on a rewarding but challenge journey of discovery. Learning a new language is not an easy task. There will be a great demand on your time, but you will have the chance to become conversationally fluent in one of the most important languages of our time. I am looking forward to working with you this semester!