Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of this subject students should develop oral/aural and writing skills necessary to communicate in a range of business situations; further develop the ability to read vernacular texts; develop the ability to read simple formal business language with the aid of a dictionary; acquire cultural knowledge to enhance understanding of the texts under study and the cultural sensitivity to communicate using appropriate levels of formality.
Synopsis Advanced intermediate level spoken and written modern standard Chinese; an introduction to formal written language relevant to the business context; readings on Chinese history, geography and society.
Assessment Written homework: 20% + Two examinations (each 2 hours) and tests: 50% + Oral and aural tests: 30%