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ATS3014 · Chinese business translation 2: Engaging in bilingual business communication

Official Handbook

2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Chinese Studies

Last checked: 30 Sep 2026 UTC

Overview

In this unit you will advance your bilingual business communication training across four core domains: Finance and Securities; Marketing; Law, Contract, and Agreement; and Tourism. You will engage in systematic, hands-on practice to examine how targeted bilingual discourse shapes global commerce. Through the linguistic analysis of discipline specific terminologies, translation of complex texts, and critical evaluation of AI tools, you will further develop the bilingual proficiency, intercultural agility, and critical thinking required to broaden your career choices and thrive in cross-border commercial environments.

Areas of study: Chinese studies

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
ClaytonSecond semesterTeaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
OverseasSummer semester ATeaching activities are on-campus and in a block period (ON-BLK)
CaulfieldSecond semesterTeaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1Translation task/sExercise25%—
2Oral presentationPresentation25%—
3Translation task/sExercise25%—
4Critical analysisWritten25%—

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

prohibition

Prohibition: ATS3034, ATS4014, ATS4034, APG5014

ATS3034ATS4014ATS4034APG5014

Learning outcomes

  1. deconstruct complex linguistic and structural features within specialised bilingual business text;
  2. formulate domain-specific bilingual documents that meet professional standard;
  3. translate complex business texts by applying advanced translation skills and critically evaluating AI tools;
  4. deploy intercultural communication competence through collaborative engagement and clear oral expression to successfully negotiate in cross-border commercial interactions.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

ActivityDuration
Lectures12 hours
Tutorials24 hours

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