chi2ccd china and cultural diff
CHINA AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
CHI2CCD
2017
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, exchange gifts, travel arrangements, greetings and phone calls. The focus is on the acquisition of oral skills together with an understanding of the cultural background and context 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.
SchoolSchool 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: CHI1002,CHI2003, CHI2004, CHI3005, CHI3006; CHI4007, CHI4008, or co-ordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Culturally appropriate and confident speaking and using the target language to communicate with native speakers
- Activities:
- Dialogue, conversation and in class discussions, interviewing/talking with native speakers,
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Speaking(Speaking)
02. Listening, body language, gesture and awareness of culturally appropriate behaviour
- Activities:
- Listening, video watching and interviewing/ talking with native speakers
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Reading, writing with expanded vocabulary range
- Activities:
- Prescribed textbook readings, reading materials on relevant topics, sentence makings, short passages and essay writing with given topics
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. awareness and understanding of the cultural differences in communication
- Activities:
- Pair work within the class, meeting with international students and interviewing native speakers
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBao-Qiang Gao
Class requirements
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.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class exercises and activities (equivalent to 600 words) | 20 | 02, 01, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour written end-of-semester examination (equivalant to 2000 words) | 35 | 03, 04 | |
| One oral presentation of 3 minutes (equivalent to 400 words) | 15 | 03 | |
| Two 600-word written assignments and one oral presentation (equivalent to 1200 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |