In this project, you will create a digital book in Chinese to explore an issue of your choice. You will use Book Creator to create this book. Your book can include images, texts, videos, and audio.
This tutorial video includes instructions on how to log in to Book Creator as a student.
This YouTube video provides information on how to create a book.
Goal
As Chinese heritage language learners, how can we help bridge the generation and cultural gap in our immigrant families?
You will create a book to tell a story. You will create the story/narration throughout the semester based on interviews you will conduct with family members or native speakers and research you do throughout the semester.
Overview
Can-Do Statements/Learning Objectives
- I can do an oral interview in Chinese.
- I can narrate a story about the topic I chose in written Chinese.
- I can present my findings on the topic orally in Chinese and in a coherent discourse instead of in sentences.
- I can make a logical argument for my topic in Chinese.
Communicative Modes
- Presentational (speaking and writing)
- Interpretive (listening, reading online research)
- Interpersonal (speaking and listening)
Delivery Modes
- Asynchronous: Once you publish your book, you will share its URL on the discussion board.
- Synchronous: Based on your book, you will give a final oral presentation.
Estimated time
The project is for the whole semester. You will complete it in three stages.
Assessment
See the assessment rubrics.
Technology Used
Book Creator
Instructor Interview
In this interview, the instructor discusses this project in which Chinese heritage language students explore the meaning of their Chinese names and create an online book based on their discoveries.
