CHNS3609: Semester 2, 2025

Units CHNS3609 Semester 2 2025 [Normal day]

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CHNS3609: Chinese for Business Purposes (B)

Semester 2, 2025 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This unit is a continuation of Chinese for Business Purposes A. It further develops the student's knowledge and communicative skills acquired during the first unit. New topics introduced will include routine management, e-marketing, advertising, market research, and business negotiations.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Chinese Studies
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	CHNS3608
Corequisites ?	CHNS3602 or CHNS3604
Prohibitions ?	HSC Chinese and Literature or equivalent
Assumed knowledge ?	Sound intermediate to advanced knowledge of Modern Standard Chinese; basic grounding in Chinese for business purposes
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

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

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 1 September 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
In-person practical, skills, or performance task or test	Vocabulary quizzes and exercises Vocabulary/grammar	20%	Multiple weeks	500 wd equivalent	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Practical skill	Class Work in-class and after-class activities	10%	Ongoing	200 wd equivalent	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	Writing assignment 1 small essay/reflections	10%	Week 07 Due date: 19 Sep 2025 at 23:59 Closing date: 19 Sep 2025	700 wd equivalent	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Oral group presentation Group presentation recorded on Zoom	15%	Week 11 Due date: 24 Oct 2025 at 10:00 Closing date: 24 Oct 2025	800 words	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	Writing assignment 2 small essay/reflections	15%	Week 12 Due date: 31 Oct 2025 at 23:59 Closing date: 31 Oct 2025	800 wd equivalent	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
In-person practical, skills, or performance task or test	In-class test In class test.	30%	Week 13 Due date: 07 Nov 2025 at 15:00 Closing date: 07 Nov 2025	1500 wd equivalent	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

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 guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

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 University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction Lesson 5 Part 1	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 02	Lesson 5 Part 1 & 2	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 03	Lesson 5 Part 2	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 04	Lesson 6 Part 1	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 05	Lesson 6 Part 2 Quiz	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 06	Lesson 6 Part 2 & Lesson 8 Part1	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 07	Lesson 8 Part 2 Writing assignment 1 due	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 08	Lesson 8 Part 2 Quiz	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 09	Lesson 10 Part 1	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
Week 10	Lesson 10 Part 1 / Oral Group Presentation	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 11	Lesson 10 Part 2	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 12	Revision Quiz Writing assignment 2 due	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 13	Revision, In-class Written Test	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board. The Examiner’s Board will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.
Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.
Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction

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:

Zhou, Chenmeng, Cao, Jin &Tang, Xingquan, New Business Chinese Intensive Reading (I), Tsinghua University Press, 2014.

Readings are available on Canvas.

Detailed assessment guidelines are available on Canvas.

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 practical listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in modern Chinese language for business settings
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.

Assessments and writing tasks have been updated based on students' feedback.

Disclaimer

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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