China Competences

• China is different - What you should know about China and the Chinese

  Lecture by Elke Spielmanns-Rome at the conference „Key competencies – an international culture?“, organised by the Society for Key Competencies in Teaching, Research and Practice, Iserlohn 2008

• Introduction to the Culture and Languages of China

  The introduction provides an initial insight into the culture and languages of China. In particular, practical aspects that participants need for their personal dealings with Chinese students or cooperation partners are also taken into account: how do you pronounce Chinese names, for example, and what is the significance of "Golden Week"?

  The three traditions of Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism and their significance in China today

  Customs: festivals and public

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• Training for intercultural communication and team building: focus on China

  Intercultural communication workshop, scavenger hunt, meal together in a Chinese restaurant

  What is the workshop about?

  Interactive introduction to relevant cultural and communication theories, group work, presentation of the results of the group work and concluding discussion in plenary. Mixed Chinese-German groups will be formed for the group work phase.

  Designed to develop cultural communication and behavioural skills:

  1. raising awareness of one's own

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• Understanding China and communicating successfully with the Chinese

  The workshop familiarises German players with the special features of Chinese communication.

  The focus is on discussing the differences and similarities between cultural standards, communication patterns and social behaviour in Germany and China. In particular, practical aspects that participants need for their personal dealings with Chinese colleagues or co-operation partners will also be considered.

  Specific examples of cultural misunderstandings and solutions to avoid

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