Module Details

Module Code: CHIN B7008
Full Title: Chinese 8
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Ping Cao
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module focuses on the business world in contemporary Chinese societies, including contemporary usage of business Chinese, Chinese business culture and customs.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Converse on familiar business topics in Mandarin Chinese
MLO2 Read and write simple business emails/memos in Mandarin Chinese
MLO3 Present the understanding of the specific cultural aspects of Chinese business.
MLO4 Demonstrate an appreciation of the nature of China
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Business Chinese
Business visits; Price inquiry and negotiation Write business emails/memos in Mandarin;
Contemporary China
The impact of “globalization” on China; and China’s impact on the rest of the world.
Chinese business background knowledge
Chinese business environment Chinese e-business Chinese currency
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 30 Pass Mark 12
Timing S1 Week 8 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
a cultural project
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 20 Pass Mark 8
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 1
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
listening test
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 20 Pass Mark 8
Timing S1 Week 11 Learning Outcome 1,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
speaking test
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 5 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
mainly focus on use of Chinese language
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class contact Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact Reading directed by the lecturer Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Self-directed reading and study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Cai, yunling. (2010), New Silk Road Business Chinese 2, Peking University Press, Beijing, China, p.94, [ISBN: 9787301137185].
  • Robin R. Wang. (2012), Yinyang: The Way Of Heaven And Earth In Chinese Thought And Culture (New Approaches to Asian History), Cambridge University Press, UK, p.264, [ISBN: 052116513X].
  • Zhang, lihua; Xiong, huan. (2011), The Business Chinese Language and Culture-Elementary Volume Ⅱ, Zhejiang Education Group, Hangzhou, China, p.162, [ISBN: 9787533891053].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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