Introduction to Contemporary China II

(4 Credits)

This course is a post advanced Chinese language course and is designed for those students who have completed Advanced Chinese II at NYU-SH or NYU (or the equivalent) and intend to further enhance their language skills and knowledge about different aspects of China. It’s designed to help students to know the hot issues taking place in modern China and improve their ability to understand the cultural components and thinking modes behind the issues and their ability in expressing their opinions and carrying out discussions and debates on these issues in Chinese language. This course integrates the language learning with the study of social issues of modern China, and covers the authentic materials with topics ranging from Chinese science and technology, Chinese beliefs and religions, Chinese marriage, environment protection, Chinese media to Chinese floating population. Prerequisite: CHIN-SHU 302 Advance Chinese 2 or place out of Advance Chinese 2. Fulfillment: Core Curriculum Language.