Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Other Requisite(s): | TEE Subject Completion: TEE Chinese Advanced
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Syllabus: | For advanced learners of the Chinese (Mandarin) language to improve their ability of using the language to communicate in a business context. It deals with business culture, etiquette and practices of Chinese-speaking communities through class activities, group discussions and self-directed research on China-related news and current affairs. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Gained some fundamental understanding of business culture and practices of Chinese-speaking communities. Acquired skills necessary for communicating with Mandarin-speaking clients in everyday business context. Improved ability to present company information to Mandarin-speaking clients. Developed some strategies for handling texts and reference material in Chinese and for carrying out independent research on financial news in Chinese language newspapers. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Ambler, T. (2002), Doing Business in China. London/New York, Routledge. |
Unit Texts: | Beijing Language Institute and Beijing Institute of Foreign Trade. (1997), Business Chinese 500.Beijing, Sinolingua. Huang Weizhi. (1998). Chinese for Economics and Trade. University of International Business and Economics, Beijing, Sinolingua. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Journal 25%, Assignments 25%, Examination or Presentation 50%. This is grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91515 Eastern Asian Languages | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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