Business and Interculturality in the Chinese Society

Introduction to the basis of China's Economic Reform from the late 1970s to 1990s; current economics and politics between China and the world; Chinese communication patterns and behavioral culture present in business settings; case studies of multinational corporations, and career preparation and job searching in Chinese-speaking countries. Focus on oral communicative skills, reading authentic texts, and case analyses of Chinese companies in domestic and global markets. Recommended prerequisite: Chinese 305, Chinese 232 or equivalent proficiency.