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CHNS3608: Chinese for Business Purposes (A)

Semester 1, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

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

Unit code	CHNS3608
Academic unit	Chinese Studies
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	HSC Chinese and Literature or equivalent
Prerequisites ?	(CHNS2602 with a mark of 75% Distinction or above) or CHNS2002
Corequisites ?	CHNS3601 or CHNS3603
Assumed knowledge ?	Sound intermediate knowledge of Modern Standard Chinese
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Irene Shidong An, shidong.an@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Tutorial quiz	Vocabulary/Grammar quizzes (in class and online) Vocab / grammar quizzes and other exercises	20%	Multiple weeks	1000 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Formative tasks Class participation	10%	Ongoing	in class
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Writing assignment 1 Reading and writing task	10%	Week 06 Due date: 30 Mar 2023 at 23:59	600 words equivalent
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Presentation	Oral group presentation Group project: Role play on related topics learnt	20%	Week 11 Due date: 08 May 2023 at 11:00 Closing date: 08 May 2023	1000 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Writing assignment 2 Reading and writing task	10%	Week 12 Due date: 18 May 2023 at 23:59	700 words equivalent
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Small test	In class written test test on vocab, grammar, reading comprehension and writing.	30%	Week 13 Due date: 25 May 2023 at 16:00 Closing date: 25 May 2023	1200 words equivalent
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

All content has moved online.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 01	第一课第一部分	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	第一课第二部分	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 02	第二课第一部分	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	第二课第二部分	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 03	第二课第一部分	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	第二课第一部分	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 04	第二课第一部分	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	第二课第二部分	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 05	第二课第二部分 Quiz 1	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	第二课第二部分	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	第三课第一部分 Writing assignment 1 due	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 07	第三课第一部分	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 07	第三课第二部分	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	第三课第二部分	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	第三课第二部分 Quiz 2	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	第四课第一部分	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 09	第四课第一部分	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 10	第四课第二部分	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 10	第四课第二部分	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	第四课第二部分	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 11	Oral Presentation	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Quiz 3	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 12	Revision Writing assignment 2 due	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	Revision	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 13	In-class and take-home written assessment	Tutorial (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

All classes (including lectures) are compulsory. 90% attendance is expected, otherwise absence penalty will apply.
Lecture recording: Lectures will be recorded and made available to students on the LMS.
Preparation: Students should commit to spending approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.
more information about assessment tasks will be provided on Canvas.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Textbook:

《新商务汉语精读教程：上册》周晨萌、曹晋、唐兴全编著，清华大学出版社，2014 年版。New Business Chinese Intensive Reading (I). Qinghua University Publishing House.

All other readings for this unit can be accessed on Canvas/by print.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Assessment tasks and instructions have been updated since this unit was last offered.

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Late submission

Academic integrity

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

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