Chinese-speaking Market and Culture Studies (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

1. ONLINE

2. If you already have reached the learning outcomes of this course you can demonstrate your knowledge. Ask for more information from the lecturer of the course. Additional information concerning recognition of prior learning (RPL):

http://www.haaga-helia.fi/fi/osaamisen-tunnistaminen-ja-work-study.

3. Work & Study Concept

Intro

Come and have a pre-taste of Chinese language and culture! Some language skills combined with knowledge of culture and market will help you to do business abroad.

In this course you will:
- become acquainted with Chinese-speaking countries/areas and their markets (China, Singapore, Taiwan, Hongkong, Macau and Malaysia)
- learn the most common vocabulary terms and expressions used in work and daily life situations.
- become familiar with the basics of Chinese pronunciation and writing system

Materials

Multimedian materials in Moodle

Teaching methods and instruction

- 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.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

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

Learning assignments

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

Assessment methods

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.