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CHIN 347

Business Chinese

Course Description

Introduction to terminology and format of business communication in Chinese, emphasizing both reading and writing of various forms of business communication.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

Chin 301 or instructor's consent.

Title

Communicate effectively

Learning Outcome

Communicate orally in Modern Standard Chinese at the intermediate high level on business-related topics (see Chinese major expected learning outcome 1).

Title

Write business texts

Learning Outcome

Write notes, correspondence, and other short business texts at the ACTFL intermediate low level. (see Chinese major expected learning outcome 2).

Title

Apply linguistic and cultural knowledge

Learning Outcome

Apply knowledge of Chinese language and culture to real life business and daily life situations in a linguistically, socially, and culturally appropriate ways (see Chinese major expected learning outcome 3).