FYSM 293 - Chinese Language and Culture

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Trinity College

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In this course we will study the fundamentals of Chinese and at the same time introduce students to important aspects of Chinese culture through the viewing of feature and documentary films (with subtitles) and by reading selected passages from works by renowned writers, such as Lu Xu. China is now considered a world power and is going through its own process of modernization. It has been a period of difficult adjustment, to say the least. Yet, many of ancient traditions and communist values are still firmly rooted in the culture. The glittering umbrella of "Socialism with Chinese characteristics" that the government publicizes does not hide the many problems, such as the polarization of wealth and crime, and especially of drug and human trafficking. At the same time, we will also examine China's fascinating culture. Because this is 1.5-credit seminar we will meet four days a week, three of which will be spent on studying the Chinese language and one on discussing film and reading topics. After completing this seminar, students may choose to continue their study of Chinese by taking Chinese 102 (Intensive Elementary Chinese 102) in the spring term, followed by the more advanced courses in Chinese language, culture and literature 1.50 units, Seminar

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1.50

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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