Professional Networking in China

Catalog description

This performance-oriented course introduces key concepts and practices in networking within Chinese professional contexts to learners of Chinese as a Second Language. Through critical analysis and enactment of observable model behaviors, students develop awareness and basic skills necessary in building effective personal and professional relationship in China. By constantly engaging in a domain-specific online community, students will start to (1)build real-life connections with native Chinese speakers who share their interests in a particular academic or professional domain and (2) acquire learning strategies to exploited authentic Chinese resources and opportunities to sustain Chinese learning as a self-managed learner. 001625