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HistoryUpdated Dec 3, 2008 3:40 PM by Alex Rajewski…

Here is my goal-setting document for the semester. In my reevaluation of the goals that I set at the beginning of the semester I have met all but one of them. As part of many of the goals, I have met several new Chinese speakers and that has allowed me to meet my personal goal #2 as well as the listening goal an the two speaking goals. This occurred through my attendance of Chinese Corners, my work in the International Center, and my attendance of the Iowa Council on International Understanding. Chinese Speakers were present at all of these events (either by virtue or by coincidence) and I was able to practice my Chinese as well as gain several friendships.
My presentational writing goal was satisfied through my Project #2 which related Chinese to human anatomy. That only leaves the interpretive reading goal. I did not make adequate progress on this goal. Outside of class texts I was unable to find any reading material for this goal. I would have liked it if the course had included a book or small text outside of the textbook that we could read in order to gain reading experience other than the chapter texts.

	Goals	Strategies for Meeting Goals	Semester’s End Self-Evaluation
Course Goal for Interpretive Listening	I can understand main points in a conversation on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. I can understand the main point of sources such as radio and TV programs when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.	I will put my self in situations that allow me to listen to conversations or broadcasts in Chinese.	I will be better able to distinguish words in Chinese and understand simple conversations
Course Goal for Interpretive Reading	I can understand texts that consist mainly of everyday or job-related language. I can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in texts such as personal letters.	I will find Chinese language material and attempt to read it.	I will have read several simple texts in Chinese.
Course Goal for Interpersonal Speaking	I can deal with most situations likely to arise when speaking with native speakers not used to interacting with non-native speakers. I can enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest, or pertinent to everyday life (e.g., family hobbies, work, travel, and current events).	I will attend the weekly Chinese Language Table sessions, and the Chinese Corners.	I will have attended 2 of 3 Chinese Corners, and will have gone to most of the Chinese Language Tables.
Course Goal for Presentational Speaking	I can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe things such as personal experiences, events, dreams, and hopes. I can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. I can, for example, narrate a story or the plot of a book or film and describe my reaction.	I will small talk with my class mates and language partner during each class.	I will be able to talk about a variety of topics such as an introduction, my time in Germany or my studies.
Course Goal for Presentational Writing	I can write simple connected texts on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. such as personal letters describing experiences and impressions.	I will construct a sample of project that relates my Chinese studies to my biochemistry major	One of my samples or projects will center on biochemistry
Personal Goal One	Keep up to date on Chinese News	Read Chinese news sources weekly.	Be able to describe any news-worthy situations in China.
Personal Goal Two	Meet native Chinese speakers.	I will attend international events in order to meet more Chinese people	I will have met several new Chinese people with which to converse.