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ASIALANG 379

BUSINESS CHINESE

3 credits.

Introduces learners of Chinese to the culture, commerce, and etiquette in the Chinese society. Students will acquire a working knowledge of the vocabulary and expressions that are essential for business transactions. They will also learn culturally applicable business strategies and understand Chinese people's expectations, concerns and needs. Students with prior experience in the language are required to take a placement test administered by the department. Not open to students with credit for E ASIAN 379 prior to Fall 2019.

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: ASIALANG 202 , 358 , or placement into ASIALANG 301 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize, apply, and produce Chinese respectful expressions (e.g., polite formulas, honorific titles, humble expressions) in Business communication and negotiation situations. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify and apply key Chinese socio-cultural values to communicate appropriately in various contexts, especially in formal settings. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze and interpret interlocutors' expectations, concerns, and needs in professional communications. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Recognize and apply effective communicative strategies in business and other formal settings. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Recognize, apply, and produce Chinese respectful expressions (e.g., polite formulas, honorific titles, humble expressions) in Business communication and negotiation situations. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Identify and apply key Chinese socio-cultural values to communicate appropriately in various contexts, especially in formal settings. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze and interpret interlocutors' expectations, concerns, and needs in professional communications. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Recognize and apply effective communicative strategies in business and other formal settings. Audience: Undergraduate

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