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CHI3450

Chinese business communication, part 1

Lijian Hong

4 points
* 2 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: CHI2320 or CHI2420
* Prohibitions: CHI1470/2470/3470

Objectives Students must complete both parts 1 and 2 (CHI3460) in order to develop: (1) the ability to write formal correspondence using appropriate business vocabulary, (2) a knowledge of mainland Chinese business practices, (3) 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, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Students enrolled in stream F (Chinese for dialect speakers) cannot take this subject as an elective.

Assessment Examinations (3 hours): 45%
* Attendance, vocabulary tests, oral: 55%

Prescribed texts

Xu Zhujun Practical writing for foreigners living in China Sinolingua

Business Chinese 500 latest edn, Foreign Languages Press


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