Objective:

This course teaches students how to use standard Chinese phrases in letter writing, the characteristics, types and purposes of Chinese business writing.  It also gives examples explaining common rules of writing, standard format and vocabulary.  Through a great deal of practices, students can master the usage, writing format and special phrases of different business writing.  Consequently, the business writing skills of the students will eventually be enhanced.

Course Outline:

• How to use standard Chinese phrases in writing letters
• Characteristics, types and purposes of Chinese commercial correspondence
• Common layout of Chinese commercial correspondence
• Common rules of Chinese commercial correspondence
• Common standard vocabulary of Chinese commercial correspondence
• Explanation and analysis of model writing
• Practices of common Chinese commercial correspondence