![]() University of Southern Queensland - Language and Culture major LAC1001 Language Survival SkillsChina is among Australia's top business and trading partners, and there has been a steady increase in education and cultural exchange between the two countries in recent years. There is a practical need to equip young Australian students with intercultural communication skills to face the challenges of the 21st century. Chinese is also a major community language in Australia and Chinese-speaking migrants have made major contributions to Australia's cultural, scientific, and economic development. Chinese is also one of the six official languages used in the United Nations. General Studying Chinese as part of an Arts, Business, Engineering, Science, Education, or IT degree, to a credible level of language competence, can provide graduates with an important competitive edge when entering and advancing their careers in increasingly global employment markets. LAC1001 assumes very limited or no prior knowledge of Chinese. The course aims to equip students with the communicative skills required for basic situations in a Chinese-Language environment such as might be required for a visit to the respective country as a tourist or on a short-term professional assignment. Emphasis in class activities (3 hrs per week) is on the development of speaking and listening skills and the application of language and cultural concepts introduced in course materials and prepared by students in independent study and practice prior to attending class. Important: Students in this course must elect to enrol in either the Mandarin Chinese stream. New students with some previous knowledge of Chinese will be given a placement test to determine their most suitable starting point in this major. +61 7 4631 5315 West Street Toowoomba, Queensland 4350 Australia Fax Phone Phone: +61 7 4631 5315 Tuition charges Tuition fees: Please check website for details. Other Categories: MANDARIN universities/ colleges |