Life, Trends, and History of Modern China

This course is designed to continue developing students’ all four language skills through studying authentic materials of different forms (e.g. literature and films) and genres (e.g. stories and argumentative articles). Through the course readings, we will study how daily life in modern day China has been impacted by important past and current trends, traditions, social values and political policies. The course will offer intensive speaking and writing practice. Prerequisite: Chinese 0800 or equivalent.