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In this course you will improve your ability to express yourself vocally and physically through theatrical activities, role playing, improvisation, expressive readings and practical communication such as speeches, presentations and debate.

Written Comprehension is offered all terms if you are at the intermediate 1 level. The goal of this course is to improve your comprehension of written French by picking out the characteristics of various types of written work.

This course is offered each term if you are at the A2-C1 levels. It is required if you are at the A2 level.Les objectifs sont:Acquérir des stratégies de compréhension et d’expression et les partagerRepérer les types d’écrits (nature et fonction) et adapter les productions aux exigences du niveauRépondre à un écrit en adéquation avec le contexte et l’intention de communicationAcquérir l’habitude de relire attentivement ses écrits pour s’autocorrigerAcquérir un usage raisonné des dictionnaires.Syllabi:Compétences écrites A2Compétences écrites B1Compétences écrites B2-C1

Study the legal and ethical regulations of business organizations--including their human resource, finance, production, marketing, and environmental functions--in the United Kingdom, United States, and throughout Europe.

The course is a comprehensive historical survey of the main philosophical traditions in China, including Confucianism, Mohism, Legalism, Daoism, Buddhism, etc. Through lectures, discussions, and reading of select primary and secondary sources, we will explore the formulations and subsequent transformations of key beliefs, doctrines, practices, and institutions that characterized specific philosophical traditions. We will also discuss about the general character of Chinese culture and the impact of Chinese traditions on people’s life today.

The environment in which organisations operate is referred to as VUCA: Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous. Part of what drives this is increasing globalisation. No longer are your colleagues just local, teams are spread across countries and time zones with different languages and cultures. Organisations expect their employees to be able to effectively work remotely with people who have different cultural norms and different ways of communicating.

Since 1978 when China initiated economic reforms and opening up policies, the Chinese economy has been one of the fastest growing economies. China is now the world's second biggest economy and second biggest exporter. What are the impacts of China's rise on the global economy? How will other countries react to China's economic emergence? This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of what has happened to China and its impact on global economy in the last three decades.

This course introduces to students the general Chinese civilization from the Neolithic era down to the present. It emphasizes the late imperial period to the contemporary world. The course covers a wide range of topics, such as history, philosophy, politics, women’s studies, local society, economy, environment, etc. The goal of the course is to provide students with general knowledge of China’s past and present, but at the same time encourage them to deeply investigate one or two fields that mostly attract them.

Beginners’ Class:Chinese language is regarded as one of the most difficult languages to learn due to its distinct pronunciation and pictographic characters. This course, students will learn elementary vocabulary and patterns. This entry-level Chinese language course will offer students a genuine vision of how Chinese people think and speak, thus helping students to pave the way for a more real and pleasant experience of Chinese culture.Intermediate Class:This class is designed to improve each student’s overall ability to understand and use Chinese language.

In this course, students will have opportunities to watch traditional Chinese dramas (Peking Opera, Kun Opera or Yue Opera) at downtown theatres as well as videos of Greek tragedies, Indian dramas and modern western plays (some western plays are shown in the style of traditional Chinese dramas). After finishing this course, students will have a good understanding of the similarities and differences between Chinese and western dramas, and acquire a special perspective to look at the intercultural communication between China and the rest of the world.