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Chinese Civilization: An Introduction
Business, Language & Culture Program
Shanghai, China
Dates: 2/24/20 - 6/6/20
Chinese Civilization: An Introduction
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: East China Normal University
Location: Shanghai, China
Primary Subject Area: History
Other Subject Area: Cultural Studies
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 200
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 56
DESCRIPTION
This course introduces to students the general Chinese civilization from the Neolithic era down to the present. It emphasizes the late imperial period to the contemporary world. The course covers as wide topics as history, philosophy, politics, women's studies, local society, economy, environment, etc. The goal of the course is to provide students with general knowledge of China's past and present, but at the same time encourage them to deeply investigate one or two fields that mostly attract them. By exploring such fields, the course anticipates students to understand China's glory and predicament, which will greatly improve the mutual understandings between Chinese people and foreigners. Students are required to read assigned readings every week and finish writing two papers centered on topics they choose during the semester. They are expected to participate actively in the course by raising questions, leading discussions, or giving presentations.