CHINA COMPETENCY

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The People’s Republic of China has evolved into an economic and technological powerhouse, challenging the perceptions of the Western world. Beyond certain stereotypes, there often lacks a deeper understanding of Chinese culture, economy, or politics, even among decision-makers.

This Certificate Course aims to enhance one’s China competence and provide the knowledge necessary for successful engagement with China. Knowledge about Chinese culture, politics, society, as well as science and technology. The focus is on the future and collaboration.

This course is offered in cooperation with the China Center of the TU Berlin.

Learning goals

Upon successful completion of the Certificate Course, participants will possess a distinct China competence. They will have gained a comparative perspective on work and research practices, and better prospects for a successful global career. Additionally, they will be prepared for future decisions in an international context.

Content

This Certificate Course is composed of four courses and a concluding workshop. Upon participation in all courses and the workshop, participants will receive the TU Berlin Certificate of Professional Education for China Competency. The courses and the concluding workshop include:

Course Philosophical Traditions, History, Society and Economy of China

Emergence of Chinese Culture and Writing / Influence of the three traditions (Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism) to the present day
Societal changes since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949
Structure of the Chinese economy and its peculiarities
Influences of the three traditions and dynastic periods on contemporary China
Current societal challenges in China
Latest plans and priorities of the Chinese economy

Course Technology, Digitalization, Innovation in China

Challenges and Consequences of Digitalization in China, International Perceptions of Education and Innovation in China
Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies (IoT, 5/6G, Quantum Computing, Green Technologies for Energy Transition)
Top-Down or Bottom-Up? Exploring Innovation Dynamics in China
The Role of Technological Development in China's Security and Foreign Policy
Global Players
The Human Dimension of Innovation: Soft Factors in China's Innovative Rise

Course Urbanization, Ecology, Climate in China

Urbanization and Societal Mobility in China since the Establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949
Soil and Water in China
Urbanization and Climate Issues in Present-Day China
Ecological Problems of Chinese Urbanization
Major Challenges Facing Chinese Agriculture Today
Ecosystem and Governance in China

Course Research and Higher Education Policy, Foreign Affairs, Culture and Education Policy in China

Role of Education in China
University System and Higher Education Policy
EU-China Relations
Research Funding in China
German Guidelines for China Cooperation
Foreigners in China: Between Decoupling and Collaboration

Concluding workshop Intercultural Communication

Interactive introduction to intercultural communication and social interaction
Group work involving presentation and subsequent discussion of results
Exchange in mixed groups with German and Chinese participants
As a program culmination and to enhance exchange between participants, an optional group dinner will be offered after the workshop.
The workshop raises awareness about one's sometimes unconscious (communication) behaviour and intercultural differences in verbal and nonverbal communication. Participants learn about cultural competency, factors influencing perception and the extent to which our perception can influence our communication behaviour.

It is not possible to register for this individual course. The participation is only possible as part of the certificate course.

The dates for the certificate course and the individual courses will be announced on request. It is possible to participate in individual courses of the certificate course. Each individual course concludes with a certificate of attendance after successful participation.

Target group

The Certificate Course is designed for researchers and entrepreneurs as preparation for successful interaction with Chinese partners.

This course is recognized as Bildungszeit according to paragraph § 10 (5) of the Berliner Bildungszeitgesetz (BiZeitG).

Prerequisites

Participants should have a strong interest in China and its historical, cultural, political, and economic developments, as well as in international relations, economics and technology
Some prior knowledge of China's urbanization and environmental development is recommended for better understanding and analysis of the content. Participants should have a keen interest in international collaboration and cooperation, especially in the realm of global environmental issues
Participants should be familiar with the basics of international cooperation in research and education. They should have a strong interest in the political and economic relationships between China and the West and an openness to intercultural collaboration and exchange
Laptop/PC + headset with microphone

Dates

The dates will be announced on request. The following individual courses will be online:

Philosophical Traditions, History, Society and Economy of China
Technology, Digitalization, Innovation in China
Urbanization, Ecology, Climate in China
Research and Higher Education Policy, Foreign Affairs, Culture and Education Policy in China

Concluding workshop Intercultural Communication will take place with the subsequent certificate awarding in person. This event is expected to be offered at TU Berlin premises.

Cooperation

This certificate course takes place in cooperation with the "Center for Cultural Studies on Science and Technology in China" at the TU Berlin. With the CCST, the TU Berlin offers interdisciplinary China-specific teaching and research and is also a China competence training center. It is within this framework that this course is offered.

Detailed information about the CCST can be found here.

LECTURER

Course Philosophical Traditions, History, Society and Economy of China
Dr. Tania Becker, Dr. Ágota Révész, Max Zenglein

Course Technology, Digitalization, Innovation in China
Till Ammelburg, Dr. Tania Becker, Associate Prof. Dr. Katja Levy, Prof. Dr. Han Zheng

Course Urbanization, Ecology, Climate in China
Dr. Cheng Chen, Prof. Emeritus Johannes Küchler, Dr. Susanne Stein, Dr. Eva Sternfeld

Course Research and Higher Education Policy, Foreign Affairs, Culture and Education Policy in China
Dr. Sigrun Abels, Dr. Stephanie Christmann-Budian, Dr. jur. Wolfgang Röhr, Dr. Almuth Wietholtz-Eisert

Concluding workshop Intercultural Communication
Dr. Sigrun Abels, Dr. Elke Spielmanns-Rome