| Course title | Business Chinese 2 |
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| Course code | ASH/WM2 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lesson |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 3 |
| Language of instruction | Czech, English, Chinese |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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| Course content |
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The course is divided into twelve lessons, covering most frequently occurring types of business communication: Topics: Introduction Interpersonal Relationships and Basic Business Communication Greetings and Small Talk Skills Business Etiquette and Culture Office Communication Office Communication - Simulated Meetings Business Letter Format and Writing Skills Requesting and Responding to Credit Information Customer Service Customer Service - Problem-Solving Simulations
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
| Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration |
| Learning outcomes |
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The aim of the course is to introduce the professional terminology of business correspondence, bussiness etiquette, marketing and business presentations. During the course, students will gain knowledge of basic professional terminology and basic phrases of business correspondence in Chinese, phrases needed for everyday business communication and presentations in the business sphere. They will also gain insight into Chinese business etiquette. The course takes place in the winter or summer semester. It is a two-hour seminar, with three credits. Course is taught by a native speaker of Chinese language. The course is suitable for students in years 3-4 of their undergraduate studies, and it follows course WM1 (though prior completion of WM1 is not required). Course is also suitable for international exchange students. Assessment: Attendance - 30% (maximum 3 absences allowed) class activity - 30% assignments - 20% presentation - 20%
Serves to verify the basic knowledge of medical terminology and basic phrases in the field of business correspondence in Chinese and practical management of writing business letters according to Czech standards, which were discussed at the seminar. |
| Prerequisites |
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Course objective: 1. Language Proficiency: - Improve students' Chinese proficiency in business contexts, enhancing both speaking and writing skills. - Equip students to deliver presentations on business-related topics in Chinese. 2. Cultural Understanding: - Develop students' understanding of Chinese business culture and etiquette for smoother professional interactions. - Understand and adapt to behavioral norms and cultural differences in the Chinese workplace. 3. Practical Application: - Cultivate the ability to use Chinese in work settings to communicate and solve problems.
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Written exam, Student performance, Analysis of linguistic
Credits are awarded for attendance, completion of assigned tasks and semester test, which has theoretical and practical part. Serves to verify the basic knowledge of medical terminology and basic phrases in the field of business correspondence in Chinese and practical management of writing business letters according to Czech standards, which were discussed at the seminar. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2012) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |