HUM 1040 - Culture and Civilization of Chinese Speaking Peoples

1. A brief introduction to Chinese geography, regions, and the language
2. Chinese holidays and traditionsfor example spring festival, new years day, moon festiva
3. Chinese arts and crafts for example paintings, calligraphy, paper cutting, carving
4. Chinese film and literature for example characteristics of Chinese poetry, influences of Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism
5. Chinese music and dance for example theme of folk songs, Chinese musical instruments, Chinese dances from national minorities
6. Religious beliefs for example the Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Muslims

1. Demonstrate an appreciation for the Chinese culture
2. Describe social, historical, philosophical and religious characteristics of the Chinese culture
3. Describe differences that exist between the Chinese culture and the students own culture
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural values, beliefs, and life experience in both ancient and modern China
5. Describe the changes in the Chinese culture as well as Chinese interactions with the outside world

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