CHINESE FOR PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES A
CHI2PPA
Not currently offered
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.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Bao-Qiang Gao
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Any one of: CHI1ADB, CHI1AD2, CHI2AD2, CHI3AD2, CHI2BEB, CHI1BE4, CHI2BE4, CHI3BE4, CHI1DSB, CHI1DS2, CHI2DS2, CHI3DS2 or co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: CHI1PPA, CHI3PPA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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 |