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Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
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Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 28 Nov 2022
- 29 May 2023
- 27 Nov 2023
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Subject details
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- Communication and Chinese communications
- Speech acts
- Politeness and humility
- Face-work fanatics
- Guanxi (relationships)
- Renqing (returning favours)
- Vagueness and elasticity
- Distrust: underlying factors for Chinese verbal and non-verbal behaviours
- All in a name
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This subject further develops intercultural communicative competence in the Chinese language through collaborative and self-directed learning activities. Students will acquire skills in handling short written texts on topics relating to contemporary Chinese society and culture. They will be encouraged to express opinions, conduct discussions and present reports. Relevant cultural and social issues related to the Chinese speaking communities will be explored and discussed.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.
- Article review (30%)
- Essay (50%)
- Presentation (20%)
Current study term: 27 Nov 22 to 26 Feb 23
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Next study term: 28 May 23 to 27 Aug 23
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