•   Chinese Business Communication 1 CHI4LE201-3013 16.01.2023-17.03.2023  5   (LS3D, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    Learning outcomes
    Target level: A2.1
    The purpose of this course is to learn and practice language skills involving everyday life and basic business situations.
    After the course, students will:
    • achieve the proficiency of the whole Pinyin system
    • learn basic Chinese business vocabulary and expressions
    • manage superficial conversations in everyday life and the most common business situations
    • be able to read and write common characters seen in business places in Chinese-speaking areas
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    Prerequisites
    Chinese for Beginners 2, or two semesters of basic Chinese study
    Contents
    Course contents
    The course prepares students with basic language skills in both common everyday life and simple business situations. Learning materials cover for example the following items:
    • getting acquainted with a new person
    • introducing oneself and others
    • asking about time, schedule, etc.
    • telling about one’s own home, present life situation, friends and foreign language skills
    • ways of addressing customers and business partners
    • business companies, positions, rank and business card
    • business work unit, location and phone number
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    The student
    has still limited skills in pronouncing pinyin, tones and vocabulary, can use everyday Chinese to communicate on a limited basis.
    Her/His spoken language is not always logical, not always understandable.
    is able to communicate on a limited basis in basic business situations.
    knows the most common Chinese business vocabulary and phrases.
    knows the main Chinese grammar rules and can follow the rules on a limited basis.
    knows the basic structures of the written characters and understands only part of the written characters demanded for the course.
    doesn’t follow deadlines and instructions very well.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3
    The student
    has pretty good skills in pronouncing pinyin, tones and vocabulary, can use everyday Chinese to communicate.
    Her/His spoken language is usually logical and for the most part understandable.
    is able to communicate well in basic business situations.
    masters basic Chinese business vocabulary and phrases.
    masters well the Chinese grammar rules and can follow the rules well in language situations.
    knows pretty well the structures of the written characters and understands most of the written characters demanded for the course.
    usually follow deadlines and instructions very well.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    The student
    has very good skills in pronouncing pinyin, tones and vocabulary, can use everyday Chinese to communicate really well.
    Her/His spoken language is logical and easily understandable.
    is able to communicate fluently in basic business situations.
    masters well basic Chinese business vocabulary and phrases.
    masters really well the Chinese grammar rules and can follow the rules precisely in language situations.
    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.
    follows deadlines and instructions precisely.
    Teaching methods and instruction

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

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Course materials
    - Meiru Liu 2006: Basic Business Chinese, Beijing University Press
    - Handouts and materials provided by the teacher
    - The internet learning materials in Promentor

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    - The exam will be at the last teaching week before the intensive week.
    - Re-exam via normal re-exam routines.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    16.01.2023 - 17.03.2023

    Learning assignments

    Course contents The course prepares students with basic language skills in both common everyday life and simple business situations. Learning materials cover for example the following items: • getting acquainted with a new person • introducing oneself and others • asking about time, schedule, etc. • telling about one’s own home, present life situation, friends and foreign language skills • ways of addressing customers and business partners • business companies, positions, rank and business card • business work unit, location and phone number

    Enrollment

    02.01.2023 - 13.01.2023

    Groups
    • LS3D
    • 3AMK
    • LE4B
    • LE4A
    • VIRTUAL
    • EXCH
    • LS2D
    Alternative learning methods

    Alternative ways to complete the course
    Not attending the contact hours but doing the assignments and taking the final exam.

    Recognition of prior learning
    A student can demonstrate his or her equivalent language skills relating to the course objectives and content. This must be agreed upon with the teacher no later than two weeks before the course begins. Each student may attempt this only once in the period prior to the giving of the course. Evaluation is on a scale of 1-5.

    Teachers

    Hai Guo

    Seats

    10 - 40

    Further information

    Assessment criteria
    The final exam: 100%

    Degree Programme

    SEBBA Degree Programme in Business Service Solutions and Languages

    Evaluation scale

    H-5