Hi Online students of Chinese 1A, and 16A, 16B, 16C courses!

I am so glad to know that you are interested in learning Chinese online. My name is Joyce Liou, and I will be your 1A, and 16A, 16B, 16C online courses’ instructor. After you officially register for the online Chinese class, please send me an email with the following information and format:

  1. Your name.
  2. Student ID Number.
  3. The email address you will use for this course.
  4. Your telephone number.
  5. Your mailing address.
  6. Your language background.

Please read the following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to help you learn more about this course.

  1. What is the prerequisite for Chinese 1A, Chinese and Chinese 16A, 16B, 16C?

Completion of Eng 94 or higher or ESL 82 or higher or completion of any City College or university foreign language course is required for or all Chinese online course. For Chinese 16B students, the prerequisite is Chinese 16A or consent of instructor.  For Chinese 16C, the prerequisite is Chinese 16A and Chinese 16B or consent of instructor.

  2. Do I have to attend the orientation?

The orientation is REQUIRED. We will meet each other in-person and have a hands-on experience with WebCT, the course management software. The orientation for 1A 16A, 16B and 16C:

Course

Orientation Date

Time

Location

Fall 2009 Chinese 1A

August 19, 2008

6:00 pm -7:15 pm

Language Center Room 205E

Fall 2009 Chinese 16A, 16B, 16C

August 19, 2008

7:30 pm -8:45 pm

Language Center Room 205E

 

  3. Besides, the orientation, will there be other in-person meetings?

Chinese 1A students need to take oral and written Mid-term and Final Exam at the Ocean Campus,

Chinese 16A, 16B, 16C need to Final Exam at the Ocean Campus,

 

Course

Midterm Exam Date

Time

Location

Fall 2009 Chinese 1A

October 14, 2009

6:00 pm -7:30 pm

Language Center Room 205E

 

Course

Final Exam Date

Time

Location

Fall 2009 Chinese 1A

December 14, 2009

6:00 pm -7:30 pm

Language Center Room 205E

Fall 2009 Chinese 16A

September 30, 2009

7:00 pm -8:45 pm

Language Center Room 205E

Fall 2009 Chinese 16B

November 9, 2009

7:00 pm -8:45 pm

Language Center Room 205E

Fall 2009 Chinese 16C

December 16, 2009

7:00 pm -8:45 pm

Language Center Room 205E

 

   4. Will all my assignments be done on the computer?

No, Chinese 16ABC students and Chinese 1A students will do part of your assignments online, and hand written part of your assignments in the workbook which includes the Chinese character exercises and pinyin exercises. Each paper that you submit must have your name on it. The hand written assignments must be stapled together. These written assignments must be sent to me every other week in one of the following ways:

·        By "snail" mail:

Joyce Liou
City College of San Francisco
Language Center 
50 Phelan Ave. R205
San Francisco, CA 94112

·        Drop your assignment off in person.  Go to the Language Center in The Rosenberg Library (Room R205). Please make sure that your assignment is in an envelope.

   5. Is there any special software and hardware I may need for this course?

    • Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher is recommended. Netscape is not recommended because it will not read Chinese characters.
    • Minimum requirement is Windows 2000 or above is recommended. 
    • Chinese language package for windows .
    • Adobe Acrabat
    • Pinyin Master 2.0 CD ROM
    • NJStar word processor
    • Modem speed: 56K and up
    • You need at least 32 MB RAM
    • Microphone and speaker or headset

All language students can use the above software at the CCSF Language Center. If you want to purchase your own copy, visit the Download page for more information.

IMPORTANT: Go to this test page now to find out if your computer is able to view Pinyin Romanization and Chinese Characters.

     6. What textbook and materials do I need to purchase?

·        The textbook for  Elementary Chinese 1A is: Chinese Links (Elementary Chinese);
By Sue-mei Wu, Yueming Yu, Yanhui Zhang,Weizhong Tian  (CCSF Book store)                 

·        The textbook for 16A, 16B, 16C is: Chinese 16A, 16B, 16C online textbook and work material, By Joyce Liou  

     7. What is the best way to contact you?

Sending an email is the best way to contact me. If you want talk to me personally during the semester, either calls me on Thursday from 4:10pm to 8:45pm at 415-452-5555 or leave me a voice mail at 415-338-3119. Please leave your name, class you take, short message, and your phone number if you want me to return your call.

For more information about online courses at City College of San Francisco, go to http://www.ccsf.edu/online. 

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