Business Chinese II

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A continuation of Business Chinese I, this course further develops students’ Chinese language proficiency through business-oriented, content-based instruction. The course aims to strengthen students’ ability to communicate effectively in professional settings while deepening their understanding of the business environment and commercial culture in contemporary China. Course topics include the development of international companies in the Chinese market and Chinese companies’ strategies for global expansion. Throughout the semester, students engage in structured discussions of real business cases, apply newly acquired business vocabulary to research and presentations, analyze business-related video materials, and speak analytically about U.S.–China business issues. Emphasis is placed on developing higher-level language and analytical skills, including comparison, synthesis, and evaluation, to better understand the dynamics of U.S.–China business relations. By examining diverse business cases, students gain insight into business decision-making processes and progressively cultivate the ability to think critically from multiple perspectives in Chinese.