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Chinese Conversation (Show Syllabus)

General Information	Lecturer: Xie Baiyu Credit Points: 4 Total Hours: 45 Mode of Presentation: Lectures and Tutorials Students: Sino-U.S. project students Prerequisite: Language Course Text: Conversational Chinese 301, by Yuhua Kang & Siping Lai, Beijing Language University Examination Method: Group presentation, 2-hour written final exam or individual end-of-term paper
Course Objectives	This course emphasizes the ability of the learner to use Chinese for communication. In this course, students are required to use the basic sentences in particular contexts. They will learn different functions of basic sentences so that they can understand what to say and how to say it in a particular context. This course also concisely explains text-related cultural background knowledge, so to minimize the language barriers that the students may encounter and the inappropriate expressions that the students may employ due to different backgrounds.
Course Assessment	Grading Policy: Class attendance: 10% Group Report: 20% Final Exam: 70%
Course Syllabus And Outline	Part 1: Greeting How do you do? How is your health? Are you busy with your work? Part 2: Making an Acquaintance May I know your name? Let me introduce... Part 3: Making an Inquiry When is your birthday? How many people are there in your family? What time is it? Where do you live? Where is the post office? Part 4: Need I want to buy some orange. I want to buy a sweater. You have to change buses. I am going to change money. I want to make an international call. Part 5: Making an appointment Going to the zoo Have you ever seen a Beijing Opera? Part 6: Welcome Did you have a good trip? You are welcome. Part 7: Invitation: Will you join us? Part 8: Declination, I can't go. Part 9: Apology: I am sorry. Part 10: Regret: It is a pity. Part 11: Congratulations. Part 12: Please don't smoke Part 13: Comparison: It is colder today than is was yesterday. Part 14: Hobby: I also like swimming. Part 15: Language: Please speak slowly. Part 16: Traveling The scenery is very beautiful there. You have left your wallet there. Are there any rooms? Part 16: Visiting the doctor: I have a headache. Part 17: Visiting the patient: Are you better now? Part 18: Departure: I will go back home. Part 19: Giving a farewell dinner: we are sorry to let you go. Part 20: Shipment: Is this the place for checking luggage? Part 21: To see someone off I can't go the airport to see you off Have a pleasant journey
Note	Topics and relevant teaching hours for each chapter may be subject to changes based on the background of different groups of students
Prepared by	College of International Exchange, Shanghai University Xie Baiyu, June 3, 2007
Instructor	Xie Baiyu, a Chinese language teacher at the College of International Exchange, Shanghai University. Xie's major was Modern Chinese and she taught in Finland in 2007. She is a certified Chinese teacher for international students and is experienced in education. Her class is highly enjoyed by students.

Chinese Culture (Show Syllabus)

General Information	Lecturer: Jiang Kaiming Credit Points: 4 Total Hours: 45 Mode of Presentation: Lectures and Tutorials Students: Sino-U.S. project students Prerequisite: Chinese Culture Course Text: Prepared by teacher Examination Method: Group Presentation, 2-hour written final exam or individual end-of-term paper
Course Objectives	Chinese Cultures provides foreign students with a general idea of the cultural developments in China by studying Chinese history, geography, politics and economics. Students will learn to understand how these things impact the present Chinese culture and folk customs. The goal is to help them develop a holistic view of China and do business better in the host country.
Course Assessment	Grading Policy: Class attendance: 10% Group Report: 20% Final Exam: 70%
Course Syllabus And Outline	General introduction to China Shanghai culture (mixed with ancient, modern, Eastern and Western culture elements) Confucius' influence on Chinese culture Visit Confucius' temple Historical and geographical features which impact Chinese culture (three famous ancient capitals in China) Traditional Chinese skills Watch traditional Chinese skill performance (such as Beijing opera, acrobatic, or traditional Chinese music performance) Brief introduction to traditional Chinese medicine Chinese food culture Chinese tea culture Visit a famous tea shop and watch the tea ceremony Women's roles, the women's movement and its impact on Chinese culture Chinese people's consumption concept (economic feature which impacts the Chinese culture) Visit the most important souvenir market in Shanghai (or have a case-study discussion) Business culture
Note	45 teaching hours for 15 weeks, each topic with 3 teaching-hours
Prepared by	College of Liberal Art Shanghai University Jiang Kaiming
Teacher	Jiang Kaiming is an assistant professor at the College of International Business and Management, Shanghai University. He has researched ancient and modern Chinese culture and is able to introduce it through the lens of other societies. His fields of expertise are Chinese culture, ancient Chinese history and modern Chinese history.

Chinese Economy And Society (Show Syllabus)

General Information	Lecturer: Mao Zhongming Credit Points: 4 Total Hours: 45 Mode of Presentation: Lectures and Tutorials Students: Sino-U.S. project students Prerequisite: Chinese Culture Course Text: Prepared by teacher Examination Method: Term paper on topic of student's choice
Course Objectives	The course is an introduction to Chinese economy and society. We will review the history of Chinese economy and go through some important aspects of Chinese culture. The focus of the course is China's economic reform, opening and development since 1979. Some key questions to be addressed in the course include: What are the basic features of China? How is the Chinese economy structured? How has this structure changed over time? How did the CCP change the structure of the economy when it came to power in 1949? What is the current relationship between the private and public sectors, and how has this changed since 1979? What about township/village enterprises? The course investigates the transformation of the Chinese economy, especially since 1979, and analyzes the political and economic reasons behind the transformation and the politics of the transformation. The course is organized into lectures, discussions, and field trips. The aim is to help students to gain a comprehensive understanding of Chinese economy and its transformation.
Course Assessment	Grading Policy: In-class discussion participation and presentation, 40%; Final exam, 60%.
Course Syllabus And Outline	Part 1: Overview Week 1: Introduction Week 2: General Background Week 3: Field Trip Week 4: Political and Economic Reforms Week 5: The State and Development Strategies Week 6: Economic Growth and Development Part 2: Issues Week 6: Free Economic Zones Week 7: Field Trip Week 8: Regional Economics Week 9: Financial Issues Week 10: Field Trip Week 11: Agricultural Issues Week 12: External Economic Relations Week 13: Social Welfare Issues Week 14: Conclusion *Week15: Final exam*
Prepared by	College of International Exchange, Shanghai University Mao Zhongming June 3, 2007
Teacher	Mao Zhongming is Professor and Vice Dean of the College of International Exchange, Shanghai University. Mao's major is English Linguistics; he earned his Master's degree at Warwick University in 1986. He went to HEC Canada in 1997-1998 and Westminster in 2004 as a Visiting Professor. Professor Mao has profound research experience in the change of Chinese society and economy in time of China's reform. In addition, he has researched the relationship between the development of China and the world.

International Trade (Show Syllabus)

General Information	Lecturer: Cheng Ming Credit Points: 4 Total Hours: 45 Mode of Presentation: Lectures and Tutorials Students: Sino-U.S. project students Prerequisite: Economics Course Text: International Economics - Theory and Policy, 5th edition, by Paul R. Krugman/Maurice Obstfeld References: Rethinking International Trade, Paul R. Krugman (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) International Trade, 2nd edition, X.S. Yin (Fudan University Press) Examination Method: Group Presentation, 2-hour written final exam/or individual end-of-term paper
Course Objectives	International Trade is a basic course for students in international business. The subject is divided into two parts: basic international trade theories first, and then relevant government polices are dealt with. This course emphasizes the study of bilateral trade relations between China and the United States.
Course Assessment	Grading Policy: Class attendance: 10% Group Report: 20% Final Exam: 70%
Course Syllabus And Outline	Chapter 1: Labor Productivity and Comparative Advantage: The Ricardian Model The Concept of Comparative Advantage One-Factor Economy Trade in a One-Factor World Misconceptions about Comparative Advantage Empirical Evidence on the Ricardian Model Chapter 2: Specific Factors and Income Distribution The Specific Factors Model International Trade in the Specific Factors Model Income Distribution and the Gains from Trade The Political Economy of Trade: A Preliminary Review Chapter 3: Resources and Trade: The Heckscher-Ohlin Model A Model of a Two-Factor Economy Effects of International Trade Between Two-Factor Economies Empirical Evidence on the H-O Model Chapter 4: The Standard Trade Model A Standard Model of Trading Economy International Transfers of Income Tariffs and Export Subsidies Chapter 5: Economies of Scale, Imperfect Competition, and International Trade Economies of Scale and International Trade: An Overview Economies of Scale and Market Structure The Theory of Imperfect Competition Monopolistic Competition and Trade Dumping The Theory of External Economies External Economies and International Trade Chapter 6: International Factor Movements International Labor Mobility International Borrowing and Lending Direct Investment and Multinational Firms U.S. FDI in China Chapter 7: International Trade Policy Basic Tariffs Analysis Costs and Benefits of a Tariff Other Instruments of Trade Policy The Effects of Trade Policy: A Summary Brief Introduction of Tariff and Nontariff Policies in China Chapter 8: The Political Economy of Trade Policy The Case for Free Trade National Welfare Arguments Against Free Trade Income Distribution and Trade Policy International Negotiations and Trade Policy Chapter 9: Globalization and World Trade Organization Globalization and its Drivers GATT and Trade Liberalization WTO and China Chapter 10: Regional Economic Integration and Economic Cooperation Basic Theories of Regional Economic Integration Basic Forms of Regional Economic Integration Development of Regional Economic Integration - NAFTA; EU Regional Economic Integration and China - APEC; CAFTA Chapter 11: Hot Issues in Sino-U.S. Trade Relations Market Accession - China's Trade Surplus Issue Financial Sector Labialization in China Enhancing the World's Energy Safety Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development
Note	Topics and relevant teaching hours for each chapter may be subject to changes based on the background of different groups of students
Prepared by	Dept. of International Economics and Trade, College of International Business and Management, Shanghai University Cheng Ming, June 3, 2007
Teacher	Cheng Ming is a professor in the Dept. of International Economics and Trade at Shanghai University's College of International Business and Management. She has research expertise on Chinese and international economies. In addition, she also has experience educating international students and has participated in several academic conference. She is a published author and has been teaching at Shanghai University for years.

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