Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture
Event Description
2019/20 Dates:
To be confirmed.
Time:
To be confirmed.
Content
• Queen’s and China
• Basic Chinese history and geography
• Essential Chinese Cultural Concepts:
o Good and bad numbers
o What’s in a name and job title?
o Understanding the Chinese logic in expressing time and space
• Basic Chinese for Phatic Communication:
o Pronunciation
o Greetings
o Expressing appreciation
o Addressing a person
o Making acquaintance
o Receiving and welcoming visitors
o Ordering food and drink
o Proposing a toast
o Saying goodbye and farewells
• Chinese business culture and protocol:
o Chinese Cultural Awareness Quiz
(Content subject to changes upon request)
Aims/Aimed at
This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in learning about the Chinese Language and culture.
Booking Information
Register for this course via iTrent Self-Service
Course Contact Details
Name: Organisational DevelopmentTelephone: 5381
Email: stafflearning@qub.ac.uk
New Course: Yes
Course Type(s): Communication Skills, Personal and Career Development
Staff Categories: All Staff
Keywords: China, Chinese, Language, Culture,