ACES 1210 - Art and Cultural Studies in China

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Minneapolis Community and Technical College

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Description:

3.00 credits (3.00 lab) The purpose of this course is to further students' education in Chinese arts and culture by traveling to China for three weeks of intensive study. They will learn firsthand how calligraphy, poetry and painting are incorporated into daily living; hear lectures on various topics, from history and culture to family and education; visit art museums to see both traditional and modern art; and tour some of the most well-known architectural masterpieces: the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, as well as famous gardens, pagodas and Buddhist/Taoist temples, to reinforce previous learnings about Chinese architectural arts in ACES 1200. A tour to silk-worm farms and a silk factory will introduce students to silk production process and the aesthetic and economic values of silk. Students will also see traditional Chinese operas and hear Chinese musicians play traditional Chinese musical instruments. During the trip, students will keep travel journals, interact with local people, and develop a fine sensitivity and understanding of the Chinese culture and people. Fulfills MnTC Goal Area 6. Prerequisite: One course from the MnTC Goal Area 1.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.minneapolis.edu

Phone Number:

(612) 659-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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