CHI2480

Chinese for dialect speakers, part 2

Lijian Hong

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

Objectives Students must complete both parts one (CHI2470) 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 exercises: 40%
* Written examination: 30%
* Oral examination: 30%

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Guoyu Chinese University of Hong Kong