Chinese
Chinese Culture and Civilization (CHIN 1500)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3.00
Lab Credits:
0.00
Description:
This course introduces students to the history, cultural heritage and contemporary movements of China. You will understand and engage cultural achievements and artifacts within the context of social, political, and economic developments in classical and modern Chinese history. You will study Chinese dynasties, cosmology, religion, philosophy, literature, poetry and art. You will explore Western influences in China, the decline of Chinese traditions, 20th century revolutions and new movements, such as Communism. You will examine the dynamics of modern cultural expressions in relation to the traditional, gaining skills for meaningful interaction with people from China.
Prerequisites:
Placement score into READ 1300 or completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052
MnTC:
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