Courses @ NUIM.ie :: Module, AN INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE CULTURE AND SOCIETY

AN INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE CULTURE AND SOCIETY

	Overview
	Topics include: China, an overview; Chinese dynasties; Traditional Chinese culture and religions; From celestial empire to nation state: the formation of modern China; Modern Chinese society and values; life in contemporary China; China's political system; The Chinese economy: past and present; Fashion, music, film and art in contemporary China.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Understand basic geographic features, climate features, historical figures, and ethnic groups of China; Acquire basic knowledge of Chinese history; Analyze some key historical events in modern China; Understand the political system of contemporary China; Understand some basic facts of China’s economy; Outline the key elements of Chinese culture.