CHI1480

Chinese for dialect speakers, part 2

Lijian Hong

6 points
* 4 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: A pass in CHI1470

Objectives Students must complete both parts one (CHI1470) and two in order to develop 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 exercise: 40%
* Written examination: 30%
* Oral examination: 30%

Prescribed texts

As for CHI1470