COURSE DESCRIPTION 

This course, designed for native or near-native speakers of Mandarin Chinese, continues the study of rhetorical knowledge and critical thinking skills for effective academic reading and writing. It also prepares students for upper level courses which demand in-depth reading, writing, as well as professional presentation skills. [24L/12P]

Prerequisites

CHI211H5 or appropriate language level as indicated by the Chinese Language Assessment Questionnaire (https://www.utm.utoronto.ca/language-studies/language-course-assessmentquestionnaires) or interview. 

Exclusions 

CHI200Y5 or CHI201Y5 or CHI202H5 or EAS200Y1 or EAS201H1 or LGGB60H3 or LGGB61H3 or LG 

GB62H3 or LGGB63H3 or LGGB64H3 or LGGB65H3

Learning Outcomes

This course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills in writing a research paper in Chinese. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:  

1. become familiar with the process of writing a research paper; 

 2. identify connections in reading and writing research papers; 

 3. evaluate and analyze the language and writing techniques used in academic papers; 

 4. compose well-structured research proposals and papers by using the learned language and writing techniques; 

 5. cite the sources of research papers properly; 

 6. conduct presentations in a professional manner; 

 7. enhance study habits through reflection and effective time management; 

 8. prepare, engage, and contribute positively to class dynamics by actively participating in discussions and respecting diverse perspectives.  

Textbooks and Other Materials  

Textbooks are not required. The instructor will provide handouts with reference to the following books:

1. 劉承慧、王萬儀，《大學中文教程：學院報告寫作》〈新竹：國立清華大學出版 社，2010 年〉。 

 2. 蔡伯盈，《從字句到結構：學術論文寫作指引》（二版）〈台北：國立台灣大學出 版社，2014 年〉。 

 3. 蔡伯盈，《從段落到篇章：學術寫作析論技巧》〈台北：國立台灣大學出版社， 2010 年〉。

Turniin 

Normally, students will be required to submit their course essays to the University’s plagiarism detection tool for a review of textual similarity and detection of possible plagiarism. In doing so, students will allow their essays to be included as source documents in the tool’s reference database, where they will be used solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism. The terms that apply to the University’s use of this tool are described on the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation web site (https://uoft.me/pdt-faq). 

If you wish to opt out of using this tool, please notify the instructor regarding the decision via email by January 19, 2025. Your materials can be submitted via email and you will meet with the instructor during her office hours when required.

IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION  

Lectures begin the week of January 6, 2025.

The first practical will take place on January 6, 2025.

Official information regarding campus closures is posted on the UTM Campus Status page.

Tri-campus information is available on the UofT Campus Status webpage.  

Expectations 

Read the materials and write down your thoughts. You are encouraged to read and think about the works we are going to discuss before class. Keep active thinking during the class and write down your thoughts and inspirations right away. 

Cumulative learning. Decide the topic of your presentation and essay as early as possible. Keep the topic in mind and extend your thinking to any possible connected knowledge. Cumulative learning will help you to fulfill your studying goals smoothly and efficiently. Please do not hesitate to contact the instructor for any questions concerning the project and essay.