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CHNS3608: Chinese for Business Purposes (A)
2025 unit information
This unit introduces Business Chinese for students with sound intermediate knowledge of Modern Standard Chinese. This unit provides basic training in oral and written communication skills for effective communication in different Chinese business contexts. Students will gain practical linguistic knowledge and cultural awareness by simulating business scenarios and reading texts on business related topics such as promoting yourself for a job offer, playing the role of a new employee, understanding company structures, establishing relationships with colleagues and clients, etc. Students will also develop their critical thinking and analysis skills by reflecting on authentic business cases.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Chinese Studies |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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(CHNS2602 with a mark of 75% Distinction or above) or CHNS2002 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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HSC Chinese and Literature or equivalent |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Sound intermediate knowledge of Modern Standard Chinese |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. become familiar with more Chinese terms and formal language usage relating to business topics
- LO2. enhance your practical listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in modern Chinese language for business setting
- LO3. be more confident in listening to formal Chinese conversations and reading business related Chinese-language materials and newspaper articles
- LO4. write summaries and reflections on Chinese texts related to business issues and write analysis on authentic business cases
- LO5. discuss business issues in modern standard Chinese and make formal oral presentations
- LO6. have a better awareness of Chinese business culture and appropriate practices.
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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