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This introductory level Chinese language course focuses on the development of basic Chinese language skills that are particularly relevant for business functions. No prior knowledge of Chinese language is required. Students who are literate in Chinese and/or fluent speakers of Mandarin may not enrol in this course without the permission of the Programme Director, which will be granted only if the course is appropriate to the level of competence of the student.
This introductory level Chinese language course is designed to develop foundational Chinese language skills tailored for business interactions, so would be of particular interest to professionals in the broader community. The course is conversation based and will focus on speaking and reading skills to meet the practical language requirements of the business context. No prior knowledge of Chinese is required.The course will introduce Pinyin, a phonetic system that enables learners to pronounce Chinese accurately and type in Chinese, facilitating further self-study. Additionally, some basic simplified Chinese characters will be taught for general understanding of the language and culture, as well as for recognizing useful signs and symbols in real-world scenarios.
By the end of this course, successful learners will have acquired an elementary level of Chinese language proficiency, enabling them to confidently engage in basic business interactions when traveling to Chinese-speaking places or hosting Chinese-speaking clients in New Zealand. Students will acquire:Chinese Pinyin for accurate pronunciation and typing in ChineseA vocabulary of approximately 200 frequently used Chinese words, focusing on essential business contextsPractical Chinese communicative skills for navigating real-life scenariosValuable cultural knowledge, including the etiquette and norms of conducting business with Chinese-speaking people, preparing them to interact respectfully and effectively in diverse business settings.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Employable, innovative and enterprising
Students will develop key skills and attributes sought by employers that can be used in a range of applications.
Biculturally competent and confident
Students will be aware of and understand the nature of biculturalism in Aotearoa New Zealand, and its relevance to their area of study and/or their degree.
Engaged with the community
Students will have observed and understood a culture within a community by reflecting on their own performance and experiences within that community.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Nancy Chu
This course will use specially designed course materials. There is a AKO | LEARN component to this course. Other material, which may be helpful, can be found in the Library Subject Guides
Domestic fee $894.00
International fee $4,100.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Language, Social and Political Sciences .