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Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)

Module EAST2321: BUSINESS CHINESE I

Department: EAST ASIAN STUDIES

EAST2321: BUSINESS CHINESE I

Type Tied Level 2 Credits 20 Availability Available in 2005/06 Module Cap None. Location Durham
Tied to T100
Tied to T111
Tied to T1L2
Tied to T1R1
Tied to T1R2
Tied to T1R4
Tied to T1R7
Tied to T1V1
Tied to T1V5
Tied to TN12

Prerequisites

  • Two years' study of Chinese including one year abroad, or equivalent.

Corequisites

  • Chinese Language III (EAST2092).

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • Business Chinese II (EAST3091)

Aims

  • To introduce to the student Chinese as it is used in a business setting.
  • Also, to further the student's language skills, knowledge of international trade and knowledge about doing business in China.
  • The course module provides an opportunity for students to gain some basic knowledge and skills in conducting business in Chinese.
  • It aims at promoting language skills.

Content

  • The module contains oral and written practice on the following topics: business arrangements, price negotiation, arranging for packing and delivery, methods of payment, transport and insurance, customs and inspection, claims and compensation, negotiating sales contract and some Chinese policies for international trade.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • the core vocabulary and an understanding of some basic practices of international business
  • students are expected to improve their skills necessary for the conduct of business in both the target language and the appropriate cultural contexts.
Subject-specific Skills:
    Key Skills:

      Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

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      Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

      Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
      Language Class 44 2 Per Week 1 Hour 44
      Preparation and Reading 156
      Total 200

      Summative Assessment

      Component: Examination Component Weighting: 50%
      Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
      30-minute oral examination 100%
      Component: In-Class Essay Component Weighting: 25%
      Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
      in-class essay in Chinese 100%
      Component: Translation into Chinese Component Weighting: 25%
      Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
      in-class translation into Chinese 100%

      Formative Assessment:

      Weekly practice in oral presentations, with written exercises in composition and translation.

      ■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University