iQ! Bonn offers a variety of practice-oriented workshops for German and international students and scientists. The focus of our offer is on introductions to Chinese and Japanese (scientific) culture and intercultural communication.

• Introduction to German and Chinese (scientific) culture and intercultural communication
• Workshops on intercultural sensitisation
• Workshops to strengthen China competence at German universities
• Workshops on utilising intercultural experience as a professional resource
• Workshops on the effective use of AI tools in academic work

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 them round off the workshop.

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 holidays

Linguistic diversity: Mandarin as a standard language and important Chinese dialects

Brief introduction to Chinese writing

How is a Chinese character structured?
Why are there ‘short characters’ and ‘long characters’?
Transcription systems for the Chinese standard language

How do you pronounce German and other foreign language names in Chinese?

What are the 4 Mandarin tones, and how do they work?

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 partly unconscious (communication) behaviour and intercultural differences in verbal and non-verbal communication

2. learning what cultural competence means, which factors can influence perception and to what extent our perception can influence our communication behaviour

3. learn to reflect on your own behaviour, develop an awareness of your own cultural imprint and put theory into practice in small German-Chinese groups.

What is team building training about?

In small Chinese-German groups, we go in search of "treasures".

Learning objectives:

- to identify and optimally utilise the resources available in the team through effective communication
- to solve tasks together
- mastering challenges together

Target group

Chinese and German students who are interested in exchanging ideas with students from a different cultural background and are willing to contribute their own - intercultural - experiences to the workshop.

How can you develop your international experience in order to use it for your personal career and job choice?

In 4 workshop parts and individual counselling sessions, you will develop your personal strategy that will lead you to your career in Germany or abroad with an international focus. You will work in culturally mixed teams and will be supported by an expert and the International Office. The global network that you build up among yourselves is the first important building block for an international career.

1st module: "Developing your own international profile"

2nd module: "International fields of activity/organisations"

3rd module: "Working at the country of origin/Germany/destination country interface"

4th module: "Individual strategy development for job search and application in an international context"

The workshop aims to sensitise Japanese students in Germany to cultural differences in communication and thus contribute to the development of their cultural action and communication skills.

Programme

Interactive introduction to relevant cultural and communication theories with a focus on Japan and Germany, group work, presentation of the results of group work and concluding discussion in plenary. If German students are involved, mixed Japanese-German groups will be formed during the group work phase.

Designed to develop cultural communication and behavioural skills:

1. raising awareness of one's own partly unconscious (communication) behaviour and cultural differences in verbal and non-verbal communication

2. learning what cultural competence means, which factors can influence perception and to what extent our perception can influence our communication behaviour

3. learning to reflect on one's own behaviour, to develop an awareness of one's own cultural imprint and to put theory into practice in small German-Japanese groups.

Format

Face-to-face or online

Course language

German or English (Japanese translation of technical terms)

The workshop aims to sensitise Chinese students in Germany to cultural differences in communication and thus contribute to the development of their cultural action and communication skills.

Programme

Interactive introduction to relevant cultural and communication theories with a focus on China and Germany, group work, presentation of the results of group work and concluding discussion in plenary. If German students are involved, mixed Chinese-German groups will be formed during the group work phase.

Designed to develop cultural communication and behavioural skills:

1. raising awareness of one's own partly unconscious (communication) behaviour and cultural differences in verbal and non-verbal communication

2. learning what cultural competence means, which factors can influence perception and to what extent our perception can influence our communication behaviour

3. learning to reflect on one's own behaviour, to develop an awareness of one's own cultural imprint and to put theory into practice in small German-Chinese groups.

Format

Face-to-face or online

Course language

German or English (Chinese translation of technical terms)

The Networking Days contribute to the active exchange and networking of Southeast Asian and German students.

Programme

Intercultural workshop "East meets West"

Information visit to Deutsche Welle or the House of History

Dinner together

Workshop concept

The workshop aims to sensitise Chinese and German students to intercultural differences when building personal and professional networks in Germany and China and thus improve their ability to establish professional contacts in an international context.

Target group

Chinese and German students in Germany