Chinese-speaking Market and Culture Studies - Opinto-opas

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student has achieved an orientation to the target-language speaking market and culture and is able to:

• recognize the characteristics of the language (its sound system, its writing system, background, reach, etc.) and use some basic words and phrases in the target language
• acquire intercultural communication skills of the Chinese culture
• understand the basics of the business culture
• demonstrate some awareness of the market (history, politics, economy)
• explore the complexity of the business environment.

No prerequisite course required

Contents

• foretaste of the Chinese-language (background, characters, pronunciation)
• basic words and phrases in the target language
• culture of the area (dos and don’ts)
• business culture (how to survive in the area)
• market (geography, history, politics, economy)
• business environment

1. The student has a basic knowledge of the language and culture, as well as the Chinese-speaking market. They are able to read and understand a few basic sentences. The student has only a limited understanding of the business culture and the market contexts.

3. The student is familiar with the language and culture, as well as the Chinese-speaking market. The student is able to produce a few basic sentences. The student has an idea of the business culture and the market contexts.

5. The student has a comprehensive understanding of the Chinese-language context and is able to discuss the market and culture in English. They are able to communicate in a few basic situations in the Chinese-language and relate to the culture when dealing with locals. The student is knowledgeable in the business culture and the market contexts.

- Virtually instructed
- Optional online teaching sessions at 8:00-9:30 on Wednesdays
- Recorded videos of the online teaching will be available after the sessions, allowing the student to learn at his/her own pace.

Multimedian materials in Moodle

Porvoo Campus

In this course, there won’t be a traditional exam. Instead, three main final assignments will serve as the exam.

English

15.01.2024 - 15.03.2024

- Weekly assignments for the sessions - The final "exam assignments"

02.01.2024 - 12.01.2024

TR4PCECO
TR4PCMAR1
CAMPUS24K
3AMK
VIRTUAL
INSTRUCTED
RE4PC1
DBE4PCDBI
RE4PC2

Hai Guo

30 - 100

Grading criteria

1. The student has a basic knowledge of the language and culture, as well as the Chinese-speaking market. They are able to read and understand a few basic sentences. The student has only a limited understanding of the business culture and the market contexts.

3. The student is familiar with the language and culture, as well as the Chinese-speaking market. The student is able to produce a few basic sentences. The student has an idea of the business culture and the market contexts.

5. The student has a comprehensive understanding of the Chinese-language context and is able to discuss the market and culture in English. They are able to communicate in a few basic situations in the Chinese-language and relate to the culture when dealing with locals. The student is knowledgeable in the business culture and the market contexts.

TRALI Tradenomi liiketalous

0.00 cr

5.00 cr

H-5