CHI3460

Chinese business communication, part 2

Lijian Hong

4 points - 2 hours per week - Second semester - Clayton - Prerequisites: CHI3450 - Prohibitions: Students who are enrolled in or have taken CHI1480/CHI2480/CHI3480 may not enrol in this subject.

Objectives Students successfully completing both parts one and two (CHI3450) should have developed the ability to write formal correspondence using appropriate business vocabulary; a knowledge of mainland Chinese business practices; the oral/aural ability for formal and informal modes of communication across a range of social and business contexts.

Synopsis This subject develops practical writing and oral skills used in Chinese business and commerce in contemporary China. Students enrolled in stream F (Chinese for dialect speakers) cannot take this subject as an elective.

Assessment Examinations (2 hours): 30% - Oral examinations: 30% - Two written tests: 30% - Seminar participation: 10%

Prescribed texts

Business Chinese 500 latest edn, Foreign Languages Press
Xu Zhujun Practical writing for foreigners living in China Sinolingua

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