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Undergraduate Handbook 2006-2007 (archived)
Module EAST2321: BUSINESS CHINESE I
Department: East Asian Studies
EAST2321: BUSINESS CHINESE I
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tied | 2 | 20 | Available in 2006/2007 | None. | Durham |
Tied To
- T100: Chinese Studies
- T111: Modern Chinese Studies
- T1L2: Chinese with Politics (see Undergraduate Handbook 2005-2006 for details)
- T1R1: Chinese with French
- T1R2: Chinese with German (see Undergraduate Handbook 2005-2006 for details)
- T1R4: Chinese with Spanish
- T1R7: Chinese with Russian (see Undergraduate Handbook 2005-2006 for details)
- T1V1: Chinese with History
- T1V5: Chinese with Philosophy (see Undergraduate Handbook 2005-2006 for details)
- TN12: Chinese and Management Studies (see Undergraduate Handbook 2005-2006 for details)
Pre-requisites
- Two years' study of Chinese including one year abroad, or equivalent.
Corequisites
- Chinese Language III (EAST2092).
Excluded Combinations
- 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 | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Class | 44 | 2 Per Week | 1 Hour | 44 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 156 | ||||
| Total | 200 |
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 50% | 30-minute oral examination | 100% | ||
| In-Class Essay | 25% | in-class essay in Chinese | 100% | ||
| Translation into Chinese | 25% | in-class translation into Chinese | 100% |
Formative Assessment
Weekly practice in oral presentations, with written exercises in composition and translation.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.