311867 (v.1) Chinese Whispers: Communicating with China 280

Area:	Department of Asian Languages
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
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Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	This unit covers the following: critical reviews of intercultural discourse and communication theories; identification of communicative patterns and behaviours of Chinese, and the underpinning cultural and social factors; analysis and exploration of similarities and differences in communication between Chinese and other cultures; development of strategies (including day-to-day and business interactions) to achieve better mutual understanding, and thus avoid communication breakdowns. The unit does not require prior knowledge of Chinese language.
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Field of Education:	091500 Language and Literature (Narrow Grouping)
SOLT (Online) Definitions*:	Supplemental *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information
Result Type:	Grade/Mark

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