Our Language for Work courses are designed to support the development of language and communication skills for the ASEAN, China, and India regions.
These courses provide students with the necessary language skills and cultural knowledge to live and work in the respective countries. The course offers comprehensive training in conversational skills, grammar and vocabulary, with an additional focus on language used in work settings, customs and acceptable etiquette in social interactions.
These courses are part of the courses under Minor Electives for Minor in Introduction to ASEAN China and India.
For more information on the Language for Work courses, please contact languagelearner@suss.edu.sg.
The Language for Work series are:
| Applications Open | 29 January 2024 |
| Applications Close | 7 February 2024 |
| Next Available Intake | July 2024 & January 25 |
| Language | Chinese |
| Duration | Written Test (12 Feb - 15 Feb) Oral Test (27 Feb - 1 Mar) |
| Fees | FOC |
School/ Department | Student SUcceSS Centre |
| Synopsis | If you have prior background in Chinese or Malay (at least a Pass at O Levels), take the respective placement test to determine the level of Chinese or Malay that is suitable for your level of language competency. Do note that the placement test taken this semester will determine which course level you're suitable for in the following semester.
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| Sessions | 6 sessions in total: 5 learning sessions and 1 assessment session. The last session is an assessment that takes about 10 minutes per student. |
| Mode | All sessions are conducted online, using Canvas Zoom for synchronous learning. There are no face-to-face lessons for all language courses. Video recordings of lessons can be downloaded from Canvas under Virtual Class > Cloud Recordings. |
| Passing Requirement | To receive a Certificate of Completion, you need to:
- Complete all course requirements.
- Pass the Oral Assessment.
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For more information on the Placement Test, please contact languagelearner@suss.edu.sg.