Pathways into Chinese Culture

Catalog description

Introduces some important aspects of China's cultural history and traditions. Provides an overview of Chinese history and culture and reviews major developments in science and technology. Incorporates current social and cultural topics and reviews through the lens of historical context. Classroom activities enable students to gain a better understanding of traditional Chinese culture with respect to both elite and popular culture. Conducted in Mandarin and is designed for the students who are currently enrolled in CHI 301 and CHI 401 or whose Chinese proficiency level in all four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) are at the intermediate mid to intermediate high level according to ACTFL guidelines.