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12054 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 152


 

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

Prerequisite(s):

12053 (v.4) Chinese (Mandarin) 151 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Further develops the ability of advanced learners of the Chinese (Mandarin) language to use the language for trade and for doing business in Chinese-speaking communities. Students are encouraged to learn through taking part in simulated activities and through self-directed studies on topics in relation to business culture and intercultural communications. Students will also acquire hands-on experience in handling Chinese business documents.
 

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.
 

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  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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