Salary: Expenses for internship element of programme
The Programme:
Our China Pathways Summer Schools (4 weeks) and One Semester (19 week) Programmes combine training in Chinese language, business and culture, with seminars at the British Chamber of Commerce in Beijing delivered by members of the local and expatriate business community.
There is also a 4, 6 or 8 week internship option in a local, UK based or a multi national enterprise at the end of the programme and an integrated excursion programme. This is an optional part of the programme but one which has potential major benefits for future career prospects and CV building.
Language:
Our language programmes, professionally delivered by the leading language University in China, will enable you to study Chinese Language for 20 hours each week. All four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening will be integrated into the course from the start of the programme but the emphasis at first will be on speaking so that you can begin to use Chinese with local people from day one. All our teachers of Mandarin are native speakers, all with a BA and many with Masters Degrees.
Student centred classes (maximum class size of 20) will enable participants to:
• Develop an understanding of spoken and written language
• Develop the ability to communicate effectively in Chinese in speech and writing
• Develop an knowledge of Chinese grammar and the ability to apply it
Culture:
This is organised in regular afternoon sessions and is designed to give students an awareness of contemporary business practice, as well as Chinese history and modern culture.
Examples of topics for the Business Programme:
• Chinese Manners in Daily Life
• Business Banquet
• Chinese Traditional Festivals and Holidays
• Guanxi
• Etiquette
• Negotiation
• Chinese Dining
• The Chinese Wedding
• Gift Giving
• Face and Other Key Concepts
Examples of topics for the Chinese Culture lessons
• Chinese History – The Chinese Dynasties, as well as contemporary history since the republican revolution of 1911
• Chinese Arts and Food
• Contemporary Chinese Society, including modern Chinese Art, Film and Opera
• Chinese Calligraphy and Martial Arts
Business Seminars:
Unique to China Pathways, for each programme we arrange a series of seminars given by range of highly successful practitioners based in Beijing, from both the Chinese and the expatriate communities, which aims to provide expert insight into approaches to communications and business practice in China.
The seminar sessions are enhanced by the insightful personal stories of the speakers, together with pertinent observations and advice they can offer. The approach is relatively informal and is aimed at developing participants’ understanding of modern China.
British Chamber of Commerce in China (BCCC):
Links with the British Chamber of Commerce in Beijing are an integral part of the programmes, allowing students to get first-hand experience of the practicalities of doing business in China. There are regular seminars delivered by local and expatriate members of the business community delivered at the city centre offices of the BCCC. In addition the BCCC organises 2 evening training events each month as well as a monthly social evening.
As a 19 week student you will be registered as a Young Professional member of the BCCC for a full 12 months giving access to all the events and networking opportunities it provides.
Internship:
Internship in a local, UK based or a multi-national enterprise at the end of the programme is an ideal way to utilise the skills and knowledge gained during the programme and to considerably enhance your CV.
How to apply:
Applications should be made on-line through our website www.chinapathways.co.uk
