As a country steeped in 5000-year history, China and its culture never fail to be loved and appreciated by Chinese and foreigners alike. As China integrates itself more with the international community, there is an increasing need for China to have more extensive dialogue with the world so that the world understands China better.
This course will help you develop a more contextualized and systematic understanding of Chinese culture and improve your cultural literacy. You will be acquainted with key vocabularies and expressions of Chinese culture; you will learn how to convey the depth and breadth of the essence of Chinese culture to the outside world; you will be inspired to think about the cultural phenomena in various fields in China; you will be provided with vivid and representative illustrations of Chinese culture; and you will also be guided through cultural differences and similarities between Chinese culture and the culture of the west.
By joining the course, you will be able to confidently and articulately present the fabrics of Chinese culture, which makes a whole picture of real China to the world.
Topics of the course
Ø The Glory of Ancient Chinese Technology
Ø The Charm of Chinese Music
Ø The Uniqueness of Chinese Architecture
Ø The Allure of Chinese Cuisine
Ø The Diversity of Chinese Customs
Ø The Exquisiteness of Chinese Clothing
Ø The Essence of Chinese Thought
Ø The Magic of Chinese Medicine
Ø The Glamour of Classical Chinese Literature
Ø The Power of Chinese Kong Fu
Ø The Vitality of Chinese Handcraft
Ø The Beauty of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting
