This course offers an introduction to Cantonese with an emphasis mainly on communicative ability and partly on comparison with Modern Standard Chinese. It is for students who have no or very limited prior knowledge of Cantonese language and may not be able to read Cantonese phonetics. At this level, students will study Cantonese pronunciation and how to initiate or respond to basic conversations in Cantonese in daily activities such as greetings, introductions, eating in and eating out.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate the further development of their presentation and negotiation skills in Cantonese in professional contexts;
2. Demonstrate listening skills in Cantonese in professional contexts;
3. Compare and translate between Cantonese and Mandarin;
4. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and insights into Cantones
Indicative Assessment
Oral tests during the semester 60%
Final Exam 40%
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Workload
130 hours over the semester, including in-class time and independent study.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Preliminary Reading
Cantonese, Hugh Baker and P.K. Ho, London: Hodder Headline, 2006.
Majors
Minors
Fees
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $2856 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4080 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2521 | 20 Feb 2017 | 27 Feb 2017 | 31 Mar 2017 | 26 May 2017 | In Person | N/A |
