Undergraduate Other foreign-language courses
Chinese
IST30 1201 | CHINESE I
3 credit units (3-0-6)
A basic Chinese language course designed for learners with no previous background to enable them to communicate accurately and appropriately in everyday social interactions, including greetings, introducing oneself and others, thanking, apologizing, complimenting, giving and asking for information, etc. with emphasis on listening and speaking skills. Introduction of Chinese phonetic system and basic Chinese grammatical concepts so as to enable the learners to monitor their own language production
IST30 1202 | CHINESE II
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Continuation of Chinese I for beginners, aiming at helping learners to acquire three language skills of listening, speaking, and reading needed for common social interactions in different situations, including telephoning, making appointments, asking for and giving directions, shopping, traveling, etc. Introduction of the structure and characteristics of the Chinese characters as well as more complicated grammatical concepts to enable the learners to comprehend simple reading texts and monitor their own language production
IST30 1203 | CHINESE III
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Continuation of Chinese II, aiming at helping learners to acquire the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing needed for common social interactions in different situations. Introduction of more Chinese characters and more complicated grammatical structures to enable the learners to comprehend simple reading texts and monitor their own language production
IST30 1204 | BUSINESS CHINESE I
3 credit units (3-0-6)
A course for intermediate level learners of Chinese who want to acquire linguistic skills in Chinese business communication and to improve their ability to use the language for business and trade interactions in different situations, including business contacts, business visits, business transactions, etc. by learning Chinese language structure, useful daily and common expressions in a business setting, background knowledge information about Chinese and international business culture and etiquette, etc.
IST30 1205 | BUSINESS CHINESE II
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Continuation of Business Chinese I, aiming at helping learners to acquire language skills needed for business and trade interactions in different situations, including business banquets, business trip-related activities, negotiating business transactions, business cooperation, international trade fairs, etc. Introduction to more complicated Chinese grammar, business culture and appropriate etiquette needed for effective and appropriate communication.
INDONESIAN
IST30 1301 | INDONESIAN I
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Basic communication for everyday use i.e. greetings, thanks, apologies, asking for and giving information, etc.; pronunciation; foundation for speaking skill; use of vocabulary and basic expressions
IST30 1302 | INDONESIAN II
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Expansion from Indonesian I; emphasis on Indonesian speaking for communication; speaking, listening and reading skills; use of authentic sources; introductory written communication in Indonesian
JAPANESE
IST30 1401 | JAPANESE 1
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Basic communication in Japanese, practice in pronunciation, conversation using basic vocabulary and expressions, introduction to hiragana, katakana and kanji characters
IST30 1402 | JAPANESE 2
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Listening and speaking in Japanese, vocabulary and expressions used in daily life learning to read and write kanji characters
IST30 1403 | JAPANESE 3
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Communication in the workplace using polite forms, practice in reading writing short passages and further study of kanji characters
IST30 1404 | BUSINESS JAPANESE 1
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Japanese business communication with emphasis on the four skills, practice using Japanese in business simulations, development of vocabulary and skills in business English
IST30 1405 | BUSINESS JAPANESE 2
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Development of Japanese language use in business planning such as in marketing, production, organization and management, and finance, ability to read and write business materials
KOREAN
IST30 1501 | KOREAN 1
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Communicative skills for everyday life; engagement in basic conversation in different situations; study of the sound and writing systems, types of vocabulary, and basic grammar; exposure to the culture through learning materials
IST30 1502 | KOREAN 2
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Integrated practice of listening, speaking, reading and writing; engagement in conversation in more varied situations; study of more complex grammar and sentences; emphasis on correct and proper use of language; exposure to the culture through learning materials
IST30 1503 | KOREAN 3
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills; engagement in workplace communication such as in service industries and in conversation with tourists; emphasis on correct and proper use of language; exposure to the culture through learning materials
VIETNAMESE
IST30 1601 | VIETNAMESE I
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Practice in basic communication for everyday use i.e. greetings, introducing oneself, thanks, apologies, asking for and giving information and so on; emphasis on listening and speaking skills; study of phonological systems and basic grammar for autonomous learning.
IST30 1602 | VIETNAMESE II
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Practice in listening and speaking for communication in different situations e.g. making phone calls, appointments, asking for and giving directions, buying things, traveling; studying the structure and alphabet of Vietnamese, and learning complex Vietnamese grammar; practice in reading short simple texts.
IST30 1603 | VIETNAMESE III
3 credit units (3-0-6)
Development of speaking and writing skills in Vietnamese for business communication using polite forms in natural contexts; study of cultural aspects from various contents e.g. advertisements, songs, movies, and selected excerpts from well-known literature for language appreciation.
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