CHI2480

Chinese for dialect speakers, part 2

Lijian Hong

8 points - Second semester - Clayton - Prerequisites: A pass in CHI2470 - Prohibitions: CHI2460

Objectives On successful completion of both parts one (CHI2470) and two students should have developed the ability to speak Mandarin fluently and accurately; the ability to transcribe Chinese characters in pinyin; the oral/aural ability for formal and informal modes of communication across a range of social and business contexts; the ability to write formal correspondence using appropriate business business vocabulary; a knowledge of mainland Chinese business practices.

Synopsis Further development of advanced conversational skills in Mandarin. Fluency and accuracy in Mandarin will be emphasised.

Assessment Weekly oral/aural exercises: 40% - Written examination (2 hours): 30% - Oral examination: 30%

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Guoyu Chinese University of Hong Kong

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