chi2ccd china and cultural differences
CHINA AND CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
CHI2CCD
2020
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.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorYangbin Chen
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesPrescribed textbook readings, reading materials on relevant topics, sentence makings, short passages and essay writing with given topics. Dialogue, conversation and in class discussions, interviewing/talking with native speakers. Listening, video watching.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesCHI2003 OR CHI4007 OR CHI1002 OR CHI3006 OR CHI3005 OR CHI2004 OR CHI4008
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
China: a handbook on intercultural communication
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorBrick, J.
Year2004
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherMACQUARIE UNIVERSITY
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorYangbin Chen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class exercises and activities (equivalent to 600 words) | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2-hour written end-of-semester examination (equivalent to 2000 words) | Central exam | Individual | No | 35 | SILO3, SILO4 |
One oral presentation of 3 minutes (equivalent to 400 words) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 15 | SILO3 |
Two 600-word written assignments and one oral presentation (equivalent to 1200 words) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |