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Course Outline - CHIN 390 - Advanced Chinese Reading

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Calendar Objective/Description

Advanced Chinese Reading

Instructor's Objectives

This is an online course for students with upper intermediate level of Chinese to improve their skills in reading. Emphasis is on building specialized vocabulary, understanding documents with an academic focus, and developing overall reading strategies. The course introduces advanced grammar structures, word formation and semantic nuances through popular science readings covering a broad array of science and technology subjects. Students need a computer and internet access to use SFU Canvas for online learning. Prerequisite: This course is for students with upper intermediate leval of Chinese. Students who are not sure of their level or suitability should consult the instructor before registering: cxie@sfu.ca

Prerequisites

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Grading

Reading Unit Assignments 45% Writing Assignments 20% Unit Tests 20% Discussion & Presentation 15%

Academic Honesty Statement

Academic honesty plays a key role in our efforts to maintain a high standard of academic excellence and integrity. Students are advised that ALL acts of intellectual dishonesty will be handled in accordance with the SFU Academic Honesty and Student Conduct Policies ( http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student.html ).