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
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I - II
2023-2024 Autumn I - IIEnrollment :
Registration for courses will take place on Sisu.