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XuetangX

Interpreting China: A Dialogue between Tradition and Innovation

Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications via XuetangX

Overview

Throughout this 16-week online course, you will learn about Chinese culture and its inheritance, while improving your understanding of China’s technological innovation. After learning the course, along with your increased insight into China, your expressions about Chinese culture and technology will also abound, and you will confidently become a better intercultural communicator through discussing Chinese topics with our Chinese learners.


If you’re planning to study in China, a panorama of China awaits here. If you’re currently studying in China as a postgraduate, this course goes hand in hand with the course of  “Chinese Overview” in Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications. The course also contributes to your Chinese language proficiency and growing interest in China.


This  comprehensive course looks at different popular culture topics as well as ways of life in China, including Chinese philosophies, education, architecture and traditional culture. The course will also take you on the exciting journey of exploring the secrets behind China’s economic success and international influence by looking at her development in diverse fields including the Internet, aerospace, medicine and agriculture.


This course draws on the teachers’ expertise in cross-cultural communication and BUPT’s strength in cutting-edge technology.


By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

  • Reflect on different popular culture topics as well as ways of life in China

  • Deepen your understanding of Chinese culture, economy and technology

  • Know how Chinese culture and technology are intertwined

  • Communicate with Chinese people from diverse fields  

  • Explore Chinese as a new global language

 


Syllabus

  • Course Introduction
    • Chapter 1 Chinese Solar Terms and Festivals
      • Chapter 2 Traditional Chinese Medicine
        • Chapter 3 Culinary Culture
          • Chapter 4 Education
            • Chapter 5 Science and Technology
              • Chapter 6 Costume
                • Chapter 7 Architecture
                  • Chapter 8 Century-old Brands
                    • Final test

                      Taught by

                      Fangwei Zhang, Xin Zhao, Jun Li, and Gloria

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