Course Summary
Explore the rich history and culture of China in this course, which covers contemporary issues such as politics, economics, and social issues.Key Learning Points
- Learn about the complex history and cultural traditions of China
- Understand the contemporary issues facing China today
- Gain insights into the country's political, economic, and social systems
Related Topics for further study
- Chinese history
- Contemporary Chinese politics
- Chinese economic systems
- Social issues in China
- Chinese culture
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a deeper understanding of China's rich cultural heritage
- Gain insights into contemporary issues facing China today
- Acquire knowledge of China's political, economic, and social systems
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of China or its culture is required
- Basic reading and writing skills in English
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- China Humanities: The Individual in Chinese Culture
- Chinese for Beginners
- Introduction to Chinese Law
Related Education Paths
- Certificate in China Studies
- Master of Arts in East Asian Studies
- Master of Business Administration with China Focus
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Description
This course of Chinese Culture and Contemporary China will explore the foundations of Chinese civilization and the dimensions of Chinese culture. It will pay particular attention to the relationship between Chinese culture and the present-day life of the Chinese people and to the different elements of the culture which are under the present social structures, belief systems, literature, arts, customs, etc. The course aims at providing students with a deeper knowledge of Chinese culture, thus enabling them to better understand China.
Outline
- Essentials of Chinese Confucian Thought
- Rituals
- Benevolence
- Tao
- Quiz on Rituals
- Quiz on Benevolence (True/False)
- Quiz on Tao
- Essentials of Chinese Painting
- Unframed Chinese Paintings
- Chinese Paintings of Black and White
- Are Chinese Paintings a kind of Abstract Art?
- Quiz on un-framed Chinese Paintings
- Quiz on Black and White Chinese Painting
- Quiz on Are Chinese Paintings a kind of Abstract Art?
- Essentials of Chinese Music
- Essence of Chinese Music
- Chinese Traditional Thought of Music
- Popular Music in Modern and Contemporary China
- Quiz on Essence of Chinese Music
- Quiz on Chinese Traditional Thought of Music
- Quiz on Popular Music in Modern and Contemporary China
- Essentials of Chinese Costume
- The Relationship Between Traditional Costume and Social Status
- How Costume Reflected Woman's rights?
- Chinese-Red and its Opposite
- Quiz on Chinese Traditional Costume and Social Status
- Quiz on Costume and Woman's rights
- Quiz on Chinese Red and its Opposite
- Chinese Cuisine
- Huai Yang Cuisine
- Guangdong or Cantonese Cuisine
- Sichuan Cuisine
- Northern Cuisine
- Eating for Harmony
- Quiz on Introduction and Huaiyang Cuisine
- Quiz on Guangdong, Sichuan and Northern Cuisine
- Chinese Traditional Festivals
- Chinese Traditional Festivals
- Spring Festival
- Dragon Boat Festival
- Mid-autumn Festival
- Quiz on Spring Festival
- Quiz on Dragon Boat Festival
- Quiz for Mid-autumn Festival
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the rich cultural heritage of China in this contemporary era through this course. User reviews indicate a high level of satisfaction and appreciation for the course content and delivery.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users appreciated the course's in-depth coverage of contemporary Chinese culture.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive coverage of contemporary Chinese culture
- Engaging and informative lectures
- Well-structured and easy-to-follow course materials
- Interactive discussion forums with fellow learners
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content to be too basic
- The course may not be suitable for intermediate or advanced learners
- Limited scope on certain aspects of Chinese culture
- Some technical issues with the platform were reported by a few users
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