LC-9100 - Johdanto Kiinan kulttuuriin - H01, 01.03.2019-30.05.2019
This course space end date is set to 30.05.2019 Search Courses: LC-9100
Topic outline
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Teacher
Jinhua Cheng, jinhua.cheng@aalto.fi
Teaching period
01.03. - 03.05.19
fri 13.30-15.45 R001/U410bLearning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- know the basics of Chinese culture, business etiquette
- describe the life in China
- describe Chinese dialects, regions and minorities
- get familiar with Chinese rituals, values, attitudes
- can speak some basic greetings and useful phrases
Content
A 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
- about the region and dialects, Chinese ethnic groups
- how the ancient philosophies influence today’s culture and people
- Chinese popular culture and what topics are welcome and safe (e.g. what are good gifts)
Assessment
1. Lectures 24 h, active participation (20%) Mandatory attendance 80%.
2. Oral presentation (30%) and an essay in English about a cultural topic (50%)
Workload
Contact hours 24 hrs + independent work 57 hrs. (Active discussion, oral presentation and an essay in English about a cultural topic).
Study Material
In-house materials