Chinese for Film, Language, and Culture

Undergraduate

This course explores the Chinese language through the lens of film, using selected works from contemporary and classic Chinese cinema to develop students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Through guided viewing, discussion, and analysis, students engage with authentic language as it appears in real-life contexts, including colloquial expressions, regional accents, and cultural references. The course also introduces key themes in Chinese society and culture, encouraging students to interpret films critically while expanding their linguistic and intercultural competence. By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate more effectively in Chinese and demonstrate a deeper understanding of how language and culture are represented on screen. After CHNS 1530 , CHNS 1590 or equivalent L5 TTh 9am-10:15am