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Cross Cultural
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Registration and Contact Information |
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By Mail:
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Please complete the attached registration form and return it along
with a check payable to U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce with the
appropriate fee or credit card information to:
U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce
Attention: Cross-Cultural Workshop
55 West Monroe Street, Suite 630
Chicago, IL 60603 USA |
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By Fax: |
Complete the
registration form with your credit card information and fax it to:
(312) 368-9922. |
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By Phone: |
(312) 368-9911. |
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E-Mail: |
E-mail to
info@usccc.org with information
on the registration form. |
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Online: |
Access our web
site at www.usccc.org. Click “Corporate Services” “Cross-Cultural
Training” and complete the registration form.
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Fees ($ in US) |
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| $495 |
Non-Members |
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Members of U.S.-China
Chamber of Commerce
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Registration Deadline |
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Enrollment is limited to between 20 and 30 participants in order to maximize the learning experience. Please register on or before August 4, 2005. If you are unable to attend but are interested in future cross-cultural training workshops, please fill out the registration form appropriately and return to our office.
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Air Travel |
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USCCC Cross-cultural Training Program will be held in Downtown Chicago, IL. Chicago has two major regional airports, O’Hare and Midway, both of which are easily accessible from downtown Chicago.
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Location (Subject to Change) |
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The Union League Club of Chicago
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65 West Jackson Boulevard
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Chicago, IL 60604 USA
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Phone 312-427-7800 or 1-800-443-0578
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Fax 312-427-8117
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Accommodations |
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The Union League Club of Chicago has agreed to make a very limited number of rooms available for workshop participants at a rate of $95 per night. Please contact The Union League Club of Chicago at 312-427-7800 or 1-800-443-0578 for further information. Please be sure to mention that you are attending the U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce cross-cultural training workshop.
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Food |
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A dim sum lunch in Chinatown is included in the registration fees.
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Substitutions |
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If you register for the program and are unable to attend, you are
welcome to send a substitute at any time, and if so, please inform our
office.
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Significance of the Program |
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USCCC cross-cultural
training programs help to bridge gaps for business people who have a
need to interact with Chinese, and the program explores the social,
political, economic and cultural elements necessary to conducting
successful cross border business transactions through a series of
highly interactive class sessions. |
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Participants will learn
how to identify the cross-cultural factors that can lead to faux pas
and misunderstandings, and they will learn the dos and don’ts of
doing business in China. |
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After attending a USCCC
cross cultural seminar, participants will: |
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Have a better
understanding of the values, behaviors and attitudes encountered
in China, and the impact of such values have on their business. |
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Be equipped to
choose the right techniques for dealing with cultural and
business issues effectively. |
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Enhance their
ability to interact with people from China socially and
professionally to build a trusting relationship which is
essential. |
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Friday, August 5, 2005 |
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8:30a.m. –9:15a.m. |
China In
the 21st Century
Since China opened its door in late 70s/early 80s it has undergone
dramatic changes, not just economically, but culturally, and
socially. We will give an overview of China from ancient times to
the present, a general overview of it’s history, including imperial
times, the opening up of China, revolution, and the formation of the
P.R.C. An understanding of China’s history will help to place
cultural issues in perspective.
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9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
The Lay
of the Land: Demographics and Geography
China is a vast land, with a variety of peoples, resources, and
languages. We will look at China’s demographic makeup, including
population, income levels, and consumption statistics, and introduce
China’s various regions, including provincial organization, language
differences, infrastructure, and terrain.
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10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
Coffee
Break
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10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Cultural
Dos and Don’ts: Understanding the Chinese Cultural Spectrum from
Confucianism to Superstition
From ancient times to the present, a number of philosophical
traditions have influenced the cultural scene - Confucianism,
Buddhism, Daoism, and more recently Marxism. Along with these more
philosophical traditions, elements of ‘superstition’ add complexity
and flavor to the cultural mix.
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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. |
An
Introduction to Putonghua
While enjoying a traditional Chinese breakfast, participants will be
introduced to pinyin Romanization, learn standard pronunciation and
the basic language structure of modern Mandarin. Alternative
Romanization systems will also be introduced.
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12:00 p.m. – 2:00p.m. |
Dim Sum
Lunch in Chinatown
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2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. |
Where’s
the Train Station? Learning to Read Chinese
A discussion of the history of written Chinese, and the basic
elements of reading and writing. Basic characters will be introduced
to assist in reading commonly seen signage in China. Skills
necessary to use dictionaries will also be taught.
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2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. |
Ni Hao
ma?: Building General Conversation Skills
Situational dialogues, conversation starters, greetings, farewells,
forms of address, names. Understanding body language, modesty and
humility, keqi, and drills.
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3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Coffee
Break
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3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
Ni Hao
ma?: Building General Conversation Skills (Continued)
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4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
The Ins
and Outs of Managing Relationships in China: Gift-Giving, Learning
to Say Gan Bei, Speaking English that the Chinese Will Understand,
and Adapting to Chinese Culture.
Managing business relationships such as those with clients and
employees is no easy affair. The section will look at Chinese
customs, arranging meetings, different perceptions of time, and
negotiations. As many business travelers rely on English to
communicate during their business dealings in China, this section
will explain how to speak English that the Chinese will understand.
In addition, we will look at social situations commonly encountered
in China, how best to handle difficult questions, and how to
recognize and handle the symptoms of culture shock.
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5:00 p.m. |
Adjourns
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Accommodations |
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The Union League Club of Chicago has agreed to make a very limited number of rooms available for workshop participants at a rate of $95 per night. Please contact The Union League Club of Chicago at 312-427-7800 or 1-800-443-0578 for further information. Please be sure to mention that you are attending the U.S.-China Chamber of Commerce cross-cultural training workshop.
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Registration Form |
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Registration Fee Worksheet |