CHNS3611 - Chinese for Specific Purposes 1

Semester 1, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Zhe Li
Email: z.li@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit of study is intended for students who have a sound intermediate competence of Modern Standard Chinese and wish to study the language for specific purposes. The unit provides training in basic knowledge of Chinese terms, etiquette and ethics in different professions, such as medicine, law, engineering and business. It will enhance students' practical communication skills in different social and professional contexts. It will also help them develop a general understanding of inter-professional knowledge in Chinese.

Assessments

1x1500wd written assignment (40%), 2x10 minute oral presentations (30%), 1x1000wd research project (20%), classwork and participation (10%)

Classes

1x1-hr lecture/week, 1x2-hr tutorial/week

Prerequisites

CHNS3602 or CHNS3604

Prohibitions

CHNS3605, CHNS3606

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