CHI4469

Chinese business communication, part 2

Lijian Hong

4 points
* 2 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: A credit in CHI4459 or equivalent

Objectives Students must complete both parts one (CHI4459) and two in order to developthe 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, 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%
* Vocabulary tests, weekly homework, oral: 55%

Prescribed texts

Xu Zhujun Practical writing for foreigners living in China Sinolingua, 1993
Business Chinese 500 latest edn, Sinolingua, 1989