Intro to Chinese Culture

Catalog description

This course offers an introduction to the diversity and distinctiveness of Chinese culture through the lenses of history, geography, language, literature, religion, arts, and social institutions, with a focus on modern and contemporary contexts. Students will explore recent social, economic, and cultural developments in China while situating them within longer historical and cultural traditions. The course emphasizes hands-on learning through project-based assignments, allowing students to engage directly with cultural materials, media, and real-world case studies. Taught in English. Offered every two years in fall.