Brief Introduction
Explore Chinese history and culture from the perspective of the individual through philosophical texts, literary works, and art.Description
In China’s history, there has been a longstanding belief that being cultured and being moral are necessary for a person to participate in public life. We often think of China in political terms – and focus on the history of government – or in social terms – and study the role of the family in society. But this course looks at the individual and the striving for culture and morality.
In China Humanities, you will explore the idea of China as a country of individuals who create the thing we call Chinese culture through their own art, literature, and philosophy. The course will focus on how individuals pursue unique forms of expression, act upon their distinct experiences, and follow their own desires, creating enduring works that we continue to look to for inspiration and wisdom.
You will discuss the theories of early Chinese thinkers like Confucius and Zhuangzi, explore the poetry of writers like Tao Yuanming and Du Fu, read from novels such as the Dream of the Red Chamber, and learn how to see painting and calligraphy – all with a particular focus on how these works have shaped Chinese culture as we know it today.
Knowledge
- Cultural traditions that are revered in China today.
- How to interpret Chinese philosophical texts.
- How to analyze and appreciate masterpieces of Chinese literature.
- How to see the “individual voice” in visual works.
ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors, Five Books, Five Views of China
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An exploration of the dynamics of contemporary China using the tools of close reading, discussion, and analysis. **** Featured Books and Authors ****...
China Humanities: The Individual in Chinese Culture
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Explore Chinese history and culture from the perspective of the individual through philosophical texts, literary works, and art. Cultural traditions that are revered in China today....
Western and Chinese Art: Masters and Classics
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From da Vinci to Zhang Xu, Wu Daozi and Warhol, explore immortal works of Western and Chinese art and gain an appreciation of culture, history and civilization....
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Explore Chinese history and culture from the perspective of the individual through philosophical texts, literary works, and art. Cultural traditions that are revered in China today....
