XJTLU, International Summer School, Chinese language course (online)

WHY JOIN US ON THIS SUMMER SCHOOL?

GOOD FOR YOUR CV

Employers and university admissions officers widely report that some knowledge of Mandarin and understanding of Chinese culture is highly attractive and will make you stand out from the crowd.

TAILORED TO YOUR LEVEL

As part of our unique model of instruction there are 2 study levels and you will be enrolled into the appropriate level for your needs. All four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) will be taught with a focus on useable, everyday language that you might expect to use when you visit, live, work or travel in China.

As part of this course, you will have the chance to attend a lecture series on the following topics:

OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN SOMETHING DIFFERENT

Students have the added bonus of attending online lectures delivered by experts from various departments. Extra lectures delivered are on the following topics:

1. Title: BRI and the future of diplomacy and global trade
   Professor Adam Cross, Head of International Relations
   
   Adam R. Cross is Professor of International Business and Inaugural Head of the Department of International Relations at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). Before joining this new department in April 2018, Adam served for more than four years as Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching at the International Business School Suzhou (IBSS), XJTLU, during which time IBSS became the youngest business school in the world to receive accreditation by AACSB and EQUIS. Previously, Adam worked for 17 years at the Centre for International Business University of Leeds (CIBUL), UK.
   
   Synopsis: The BRI (or 'Belt and Road Initiative') is a massive geopolitical projected launched by the Chinese government to expand its area of influence by creating an extensive China-centric infrastructure. This Summer School webinar considers the reasons behind the initiative and some of the potential diplomatic and international business implications for the countries involved.
2. Title: Doing business with China in a changing world
   Professor Roberto Dona, Associate Dean, International Business School Suzhou
   
   Roberto Donà, joined IBSS is Professor of Practice in Management. He is currently the Associate Dean for Professional Engagement and fhe Director of the Master in Management. Previously he has been a faculty member of SDA Bocconi School of Management and Bocconi University since 1990. He has been Visiting Scholar (1996) and Visiting Professor (1998) at Stern School of Business (New York University) and Visiting Professor, Fudan University School of Management, Fudan University. He has a strong international exposure having worked in Russia, Bulgaria, Argentina, USA and China. His fields of interested are Internationalization and Innovation Processes in Asia and in FDI in the region and in their managerial implications.
   
   Synopsis: The actual situation in bringing the world in a new reality. New normality or next normality are payoffs used by opinion makers to forecast the future. How this will impact business operations? Which could be the future trends? What the business opportunities? These are the key questions addressed by this summer school seminars focusing the answers in particular on new business creation.
3. Title: China’s international trade and business
   Dr.Miguel Hidalgo Martinez, Lecturer, Department of China Studies
   
   Miguel obtained his PhD at University of Technology, Sydney, in Australia. He is a lecturer in Chinese regional development and international trade. His research areas are urban economy and economic geography.
   
   Synopsis: China is one of the main economies in the world. Its exports, national companies, domestic market and logistics are at the center of the world economy. Large-scale supply chains of multinational corporations located in Chinese cities feed all regional markets through interconnected first-class logistics networks; whereas Chinese companies are gradually becoming leaders in different industrial sectors through the implementation of innovation and creativity. The dynamic and rich business culture of China is a unique and challenging opportunity for international entrepreneurs. This talk will briefly explore the transformation of the Chinese economy towards becoming the center of the world economy.
4. Title: Perception of Space and its Significance in Chinese Culture
   Professor Paweł Zygadło, Department of China Studies
   
   The experience of space is one of the fundamental categories shaping the human perception of his/her existence and the world around. As it is not happening in isolation, it remains in close relation with perceptions of values, behaviours and social structures. Consequently, unique perception and utilisation of space become an integral element of every culture. The lecture will revolve around a specific Chinese perception of space and its relationship with the perception of social structure and Chinese worldview in general. It will analyse the nature of the interplay between socio-ethical values and perception and utilisation of physical space in the Chinese context. It will also present some practical tools allowing for 'culturally sensitive' perception of space.
   
   Synopsis: Pawel’s research interests include Chinese philosophy, sociocultural psychology, and intercultural communication. His most recent research project, The Concept of Face in Contemporary Chinese Society: Theory and Practice, examines the adaptation and meaning of the notion of Face (lianmian) in 21st-century Chinese society.