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    Teacher 

    Jinhua Chengjinhua.cheng@aalto.fi
     
    Teaching period

    01.03. - 03.05.19


     fri 13.30-15.45  R001/U410b 
    Learning 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