Elective: Chinese Language and Culture

Lehrinhalte

The course will cover a wide range of topics and will be taught in different forms: lectures, presentations, case studies (Chinese International Companies studies) and cultural activities. During the lectures, topics such as basic vocabulary and writing, the Chinese Belt and Road initiative, banking in China, and cultural specificities will be presented. This structure aims to give participants the basic understanding of Chinese culture and business development and challenges ahead when doing business with China

Art der Vermittlung

Präsenzveranstaltung

Art der Veranstaltung

Pflichtfach

Empfohlene Fachliteratur

„Insider China” by Lifeng Han with Emma Lejun Wu and Hua Cai. “Wealth and Power: China’s Long March to the 21st Century“ by Orville Schell and John Delury. „Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China” by Evan Osnos.

Lern- und Lehrmethode

Classroom teaching, Lecture, group works in class

Prüfungsmethode

Continuous assessment via homework assignments, presentation, quizzes and participation in class

Voraussetzungen laut Lehrplan

None

Schnellinfos

Studiengang

European Economy and Business Management (English)

Akademischer Grad

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

1.00

Unterrichtssprache

Englisch

Studienplan

Vollzeit

Studienjahr, in dem die Lerneinheit angeboten wird

2023

Semester in dem die Lehrveranstaltung angeboten wird

3 WS

Incoming

Nein

Lernergebnisse der Lehrveranstaltung

By the end of the course, participants will be able to

  • use their Chinese language skills to have basic conversations about everyday life and business occasion.
After the ten sessions, participants will understand China’s economy and culture by discussing current trends that influence China as well as the world. They will learn how to use effective cross- culture communication skills. This will enable them to be more effective in dealing with Chinese companies in their future careers. In addition, they can further improve their Chinese language skills themselves by using the methodology taught in this course

Kennzahl der Lehrveranstaltung

1389-20-01-VZ-DE-35b