LC-9000 - Introduction to Chinese Cultures, Lecture, 6.9.2023-29.11.2023

Guest access
Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completing the course, you will:

- know the basics of Chinese culture and business etiquette
- be able to describe the life in China
- be able to describe Chinese dialects, regions, and minorities
- be familiar with Chinese rituals, values, attitudes
- know some basic greetings and useful phrases

Credits: 3

Schedule: 06.09.2023 - 29.11.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sari Annala

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course is lecture and discussion-based, where students freely discuss topics given by the teacher. We will discuss for example the topics below:

    - How to do business with Chinese business etiquette and culture
    - The history and geography of China
    - Regions and dialects, Chinese ethnic groups
    - How the ancient philosophies influence today's culture and people
    - Chinese popular culture and appropriate and welcome topics of conversation (e.g. gifts)

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 24 h and self-study 57 h, active participation. Passing the course requires 75% attendance in class.

    To pass the course, you need to write an essay, give presentations and actively participate in class.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    24 h (contact hours) + 57 h (self-study)

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I - II
    2023-2024 Autumn I - II

    Enrollment :

    Registration for courses will take place on Sisu.

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof