chi2007 chinese 7 (prof purposes)
CHINESE 7 (PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES)
CHI2007
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the use of Chinese for professional purposes at an elementary level. Through role-play and video viewing, students acquire communicative ability in a range of professional situations such as formal introductions, exchange of name cards, travel arrangements, banquets, shopping, greetings and phone calls. The focus is on the acquisition of oral skills together with an understanding of the cultural background necessary for successful communication in Chinese communities. Topics covered include: cultural differences, Chinese language, traditional ideas and history, gender relations, family and self-image in Chinese society.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBao-Qiang Gao
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Any one of: CHI1o06, CHI2o06, CHI3o06, CHI1ADB, CHI1AD2, CHI2AD2, CHI3AD2, CHI2BEB, CHI1BE4, CHI2BE4, CHI3BE4, CHI1DSB, CHI1DS2, CHI2DS2, CHI3DS2 or co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CHI1PPA, CHI3PPA, CHI2PPA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | China: a handbook on intercultural communication | Prescribed | Brick, J. | MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY 2004 |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBao-Qiang Gao
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Class exercises and activities (equivalent to 400 words) | 10 | |
| One 2-hour written end-of-semester examination (equivalant to 2000 words) | 50 | |
| One oral and aural test (Chinese) of 3 minutes (equivalent to 400 words) | 10 | |
| Two 400-word written assignments and one oral presentation (equivalent to 400 words) | 30 |