Liu et al., Practical Chinese Reader, Audio Cassette Tapes, Book 1, China Books. This unit explores the principal modes of cultural expression in modern China, Indonesia, and Japan. Lectures will discuss literature, cinema, and other cultural forms in those countries. Students will be introduced to the concept of art as social practice and to the skills necessary for critical analysis. All materials will be in English.
Assessment is by essays.
Various aspects of Chinese culture and society are introduced. Aural, oral, reading and writing skills are further developed. Internal students have four hours of class contact each week. External students have an optional residential school. The Commercial Press.