CHI 221 - China and Its Culture

(3 units) CO11

Introduction to the culture and civilization of China. Taught in English; no knowledge of Chinese is required.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. discuss, identify, and reflect upon the geography, history, traditional philosophies and values, customs and etiquette of China.
2. contextualize and analyze current sociocultural and political events and experiences in relations to historical and current global context between China and the U.S.
3. critically examine complex issues and problems of global significance in terms of socioeconomic development between China and the U.S.
4. identify and apply multiple perspectives pertaining to global issues among China, other Asian regions as well as the U.S.
5. produce research papers with detailed analyses in relevance to course core concepts of culture, politics and economy between China and the U.S. in global context.

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