AIC386 - Chinese for Business Purposes B
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Offering information: | 2022 is the final offering of this unit AIX301 replaces this unit from 2023. |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Yanying Lu |
| Prerequisite: | AIC385 or equivalent or permission from unit chair |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1-hour class and 1 x 1-hour seminar per week |
Note:This unit is not available to speakers of Chinese as a first language | |
Content
This unit will focus on the practical international trade operations in which Greater China engages, such as: methods of payment, packing, loading, shipping, customs declaration and clearance, and so on. On the completion of the unit, students should be able to have a sound knowledge on how to use Chinese language, with the assistance of dictionaries, in business and trading environments.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Express own opinions in Chinese language in class discussion and speech on doing business | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO3: Digital literacy GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving GLO6: Self-management GLO7: Teamwork GLO8: Global citizenship |
| ULO2 | Read basic business documents, related articles and statistical information with the assistance of dictionaries | |
| ULO3 | Write formal business letters and job applications with the assistance of dictionaries | |
| ULO4 | Answer the telephone. Respond to business inquiries, and make appointment in appropriate manner |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 (Individual or Group or Pair) - Writing Exercises | 800 words or equivalent (in foreign language) | 20% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 2 (Group or Pair) - Seminar Exercises | 800 words or equivalent (in foreign language) | 20% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 3 - Oral test | 20 minutes | 20% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 4 - Online Test | 2 hours | 40% | Examination period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: AIC386 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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