CHIN6001

Business Chinese

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course is designed for MBA students with little or no previous knowledge of Chinese language (Mandarin) and culture. Primary emphasis is placed on developing basic speaking and comprehension skills in a Chinese business environment.

Objectives 1. To develop rudimentary skills of listening and speaking with particular relevance to business and commerce.
2. To understand basic everyday Chinese (Mandarin) if spoken slowly.
3. To answer questions on a variety of everyday and business-related topics.
4. To perform daily routines such as making phone calls, greetings, making travel arrangements and hotel reservations, etc.
5. To gain insight into the complexities and wealth of Chinese business culture and socio-cultural values which constitute an integral part of the Chinese ways of doing business.
6. To heighten awareness of conducting business in a culturally appropriate manner.
Content 1. Basic conversational sentence patterns
2. High frequency vocabulary related to everyday conversations and daily business purposes
3. Core vocabulary related to Chinese business practice (e.g. IT, finance, marketing and management.
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge No assumed knowledge.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Seminar
Student Projects
Assessment Items
Examination: Class Progressive assessment: 80%:
3 oral tests (3 x 20%)
1 aural test (20%)
Projects Student project: 20%
Contact Hours Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term