Chinese 306 - Intercultural Communication Between East and West

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Wofford College

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Description:

This course intends to help students understand the basic concepts and ideologies of the three major religions and philosophies in South East Asia, particularly in China, i.e. Confucianism, Daoism and Chinese Buddhism. Students will explore the close ties between these religions and philosophies as reflected in language and communication styles, and begin to understand different concepts of the "self" (independentand relational) and "face" in collectivism and individualism. Students will learn toanticipate, analyze and explain some of the causes of misunderstanding or miscommunication among the peoples from the West and East. Successful completion of this course satisfies the Cultures and Peoples requirement for graduation. (3/1/3) gao , kinison

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.wofford.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 597-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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