Learning outcomes
Target level: A2.3
The purpose of this course is to learn and practice language skills involving PR communications as well as everyday life and business situations. Chinese business culture is also covered at the second half of the course.
Students acquire the skills to

• manage common conversations in PR communications
• basic Chinese business vocabulary and expressions
• understand Chinese business culture and business etiquette

Course contents
The course prepares students with basic language skills in both common PR communications and usual business situations. The cultural sessions help students to understand the major aspects of Chinese business culture. Language learning materials cover for example the following items:
• talking about one´s college life
• talking about one´s future plans in working life
• money and currency
• making contacts
• business work experiences
• job interviews ect.
• A presentation on Chinese business culture in English and Chinese

Learning methods
The learning goals of this module can be reached in the following ways:
• Interactive classroom activities
• Individual and pair work
• Internet learning
Assessing one´s own learning is a compulsory part of the module.

Course materials
- Meiru Liu 2006: Basic Business Chinese, Beijing University Press
- Handouts and On-line materials provided by the teacher

Prerequisites
Chinese Business Communication 1

The student:
is able to communicate on a limited basis in basic PR and business situations.
knows the most common Chinese PR and business vocabulary and phrases.
knows the basic structures of the written characters and understands only part of the written characters demanded.
knows the basics of one of the commonly used Chinese word processing tools.
is aware of the common business cultural differences between Finland and China.
doesn’t follow deadlines and instructions very well.

The student:
is able to communicate well in basic PR and business situations.
masters basic Chinese PR and business vocabulary and phrases.
knows well the structures of the written characters and understands most of the written characters demanded for the course.
masters the basics of one of the commonly used Chinese word processing tools.
understands the main business cultural differences between Finland and China.
usually follows deadlines and instructions well.

The student:
is able to communicate fluently in basic PR and business situations.
masters well basic Chinese PR and business vocabulary and phrases.
not only masters the structures of the characters but can also apply the knowledge in learning new characters. She/He understands all the written characters demanded for the course.
masters well one of the commonly used Chinese word processing tools.
understands well different aspects of business culture phenomenon between Finland and China.
follows deadlines and instructions precisely.

Assessment criteria (H-5)
Written exam: 30%
Presentation: 70%