CHNS1021: Introduction to Chinese Culture

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• Module not available for students on the BA Modern Languages and Cultures (with Year Abroad) (R002) programme

• To offer students a general introduction to Chinese culture to complement their linguistic studies and provide a framework for deeper study of the subject

• An introduction, to the geography of China and its impact on Chinas development followed by an outline of Chinese history over the last four millennia, and a discussion of major aspects of philosophy, literature and art.

Subject-specific Knowledge:

• Basic features of Chinas geography and history and their impact on Chinas development over the last four millennia, and key features of Chinese philosophy, literature and art. The ability to demonstrate a reasoned awareness and a critical, comparative understanding Chinese culture and society

Subject-specific Skills:

• The ability to describe, explain and evaluate significant elements in the history, literature, culture, and sociology of China, and the ability to make effective intercultural connections and comparisons. The ability to relate key features of Chinas history and culture to the study of modern China and the enhancement of communicative skills with Chinese people.

Key Skills:

• The ability to communicate ideas and information orally and in writing, devise and sustain coherent and cogent arguments
• The ability to employ the sophisticated reading skills acquired to gather, sift, process, synthesise and critically evaluate information from a variety of sources (print, digital, aural, other audio-visual)
• The ability to write and think under pressure, manage time and work to deadlines
• The ability to make effective use of information and communications technology

• Lectures to present structured information
• seminars to develop student skills in information retrieval and oral presentation
• summative essays to develop analytical and presentational skills
• end of year examination to ensure acquisition of basic knowledge.

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