Fourth in the sequence of continuing proficiency-based courses that refine and expand previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Incorporates reading, discussing, and analyzing texts as a bases for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in Chinese. Students cannot enroll in CHI 202 after successfully completing a course higher than CHI 202. Prereq: CHI 201 or three semesters of college-level Mandarin.
CHI202 Chinese IV (Spring)
CHI201 Chinese III (Fall)
Third in the sequence of continuing proficiency-based courses that refine and expand previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese. Students cannot enroll in CHI 201 after successfully completing CHI 202 or higher. Prereq: CHI 102 or two semesters of college-level Mandarin or admission by placement testing.
CHI102 Chinese II (Spring)
Continuing proficiency-based course that develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese (Mandarin). Students cannot enroll in CHI 102 after successfully completing CHI 201, CHI 202 or higher. Prereq: CHI 101 or one semester of college-level Mandarin or admission by placement testing.
BUA490 Independent Study/Guided Research in Business (Fall, Spring)
Independent Study during Module C allows students to conduct in-depth guided research on a subject related to Hong Kong, China, or Asia. Students should have background in the subject area based on prior study and often focus on specific interests developed during Modules A and/or B. During this five-week period, students are supervised by a faculty member in Hong Kong who teaches in a discipline related to the research subject. Faculty guide the research process, assign readings, provide resources and grade the final paper. Students are able to take advantage of excellent on-site resources to conduct both library and primary research (through interviews, surveys, etc.). Students should attend all lectures and meetings in order to complete the research and paper.
BUA470 Internship/Experience Credit in Business (Fall, Spring)
An Experience Credit course or Internship, formally known as “Hands-on Attachment Training,” consists of a full-time placement during Module C for at least 40 hours per week for five weeks. Students are screened and matched based on their interests and background and academically guided by a member of the Hong Kong Program faculty. Students meet regularly with their faculty sponsors, who assess students’ performance based on these meetings, a company evaluation and a final paper. The Hands-on Attachment Training experience will be coached with a combination of pre-internship workshops, mock interview and, discussion to get fruitful field experience. Pre-internship workshops introduce the process of intern placement, the business culture of Hong Kong, business practices in Asia, and business decision making in Chinese enterprises. During their five-week placement, students continue to meet for discussion of internship experiences, lectures, and comparative evaluation of topics of decision making, interpersonal industrial interaction, corporate policy creation, social responsibility, and business hierarchy. Students should participate in all of the meetings and be prepared to discuss, consider, and reflect, to achieve the end goals of a richer understanding of the lasting implications and values of accomplishing an overseas internship. Internships are available for qualified students only who meet the following criteria: cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and relevant educational coursework and/or prior business experience in requested business sector. Module C internships cannot be taken for a Pass/Fail grade. Interested students should submit the Internship Request Form and resume as part of the application process and speak with their college advisor to find out whether there are any limitations or restrictions on how internship credit counts in their degree.