On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the necessary language skills to respond to the needs of different audiences in understanding Chinese culture.

2. Use acquired language skills in unfamiliar language and cultural environments.

3. Deploy innovative tactics of communication in discussions and negotiations with Chinese people.

4. Appreciate the linguistic features of different dialects as used in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

5. Demonstrate communicative competency in dealing with people from different regions of China.

6. Use Chinese to interact effectively and confidently with different parties in various social and professional contexts.