21st Century Skills - Communication in Critical Languages ...
The world is a small place. Global economy brings people together faster and more frequently than ever before.
Why is Chinese one of the critical languages to learn? There are many reasons - political, economical, cultural, etc. If you haven't been to China or seen people visiting your town from China, you would be surprised to find that many people do travel back and forth and as people move around business opportunities appear. Read the following article about what some Chinese are buying in NY.
Assignment
What Can You Do With Your Mandarin skills?
What might you be able to do with your Mandarin language skills? What types of jobs are available both in the US and in China?
Your assignment is to research a career that interests you and that would either involve using your Mandarin skills or where your understanding of Chinese culture would be a great asset in that career. You will post your findings in the blog. Your post should include information based on the following questions:
Questions for Mandarin Careers Research
Job description and duties
Education
Work setting
Employment outlook
(You might find the Occupation Outlook Handbook site helpful for these questions)
Additional resources
The following websites will help you get started in your research:
If you are having trouble thinking of possible careers to research, check out this list for some suggestions:
Instructions
Expectations
Research a career of your choice that involves Mandarin Chinese, using the questions assigned as prompts. On or before _________. you will go to the course discussion area and respond to the prompt with a detailed post including at least two citations of supporting evidence. You will then respond to at least two of your classmates' posts.
This assignment is worth 30 points.
Google the following possible areas and/or job titles:
Ideas for Careers
that us Mandarin and/or Understanding of Chinese Culture
Education
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Teaching English in China
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Teaching ESL in the United States
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Teaching Chinese in the United States (high
school or college level)
Travel and Tourism
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Tour guides
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Managing exchange programs
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Transportation managers
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International travel agents
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Travel Website Developers
Sales, Business and Marketing
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Importing and exporting products (What kinds of
products are imported and/or exported to China)
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Marketing Manager for an American company that
exports to China or in China for a Chinese company that exports to the U.S.
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Marketing Researcher
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Public Relations Manager
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Media Manager for the Chinese market
Government
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Diplomatic Service
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International Government Organizations
(CIA, U.S. State Department)
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Member of State Trade Missions (promoting US
Exports or International Trade)
Finance
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Banker
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Insurance companies
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Accountant in firms operating internationally
Law
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International Commercial Lawyer
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Immigration Lawyer
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Lawyers specializing in trade/import/export law
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Lawyers specializing in copyright and trademark
law
Language-related careers
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Translator
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Subtitle expert for the film industry
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International adoption coordinator
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International performer