Contemporary Chinese Culture

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce students to Chinese culture and civilization in English translation. Highlights of ancient, modern and contemporary historical periods will be introduced, as well as selected readings. Students will acquire a broader knowledge of Chinese culture and civilization by examining pieces of Chinese literature, music, film, religion, ethnicity and food, and environment. The course will also explore processes of change and continuity in China, and exam the complexity of social issues and dynamics of cultural unity and diversity. This course is conducted in English.