ASIA 1101 - Introduction to Chinese Society and Culture

This course introduces both Chinese language and non-language students to aspects of Chinese culture and society through the use of lectures, videos, newspaper articles, scholarly papers and stories. We learn about the ways in which China's past influences the present. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach, making it an excellent introduction to students of Chinese, Asian Studies and those majoring in International Studies, History, Politics or Anthropology. It will also help any student doing commerce or trade-related subjects. With China's political and economic importance increasing everyday, this is a course that no student can afford to miss if only to find out what you should go on to find out about.