CHNL11-101: Chinese Language and Culture

Description

This course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Mandarin Chinese. Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language globally and one of the official languages of the United Nations. It is also a critical international language for business and trade. Studying Chinese language, culture, and society will enhance your cultural and intercultural awareness, enabling you to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries. This course will also broaden your global career opportunities. Using a content and language-integrated approach, the course focuses on various aspects of Chinese culture while developing basic communicative proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: CHNL11-101
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • May 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • May 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • International Relations, Politics, and Arts
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate foundational speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Mandarin Chinese.
  2. Identify and explain key elements of Chinese culture, traditions, and societal norms.
  3. Apply intercultural communication strategies to engage with Chinese-speaking individuals effectively.
  4. Analyse the significance of Mandarin Chinese in global business and trade contexts.
  5. Employ a content and language-integrated approach to enhance language proficiency and cultural understanding.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Subject outlines

Subject dates

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
Semester start: 13/05/2024
Subject start: 13/05/2024
Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
Teaching census: 07/06/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
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