Teaching material：China Panaroma

Students：International Students (Master and Ph.D candidates)

Credit Hours：2

Duration: 18 weeks

1. Description of the course

China Survey is a compulsory course for foreign students. The course selects many interesting topics to help foreign students understand China’s history, culture and social development.

2. Arrangement of the course

The course combines lectures and discussions. By reading the textbook, reference books, on-line resources and combining relevant discussion, students can deepen their understanding of China’s history, culture and social development.

3. Evaluation

Students write a 4000-word term paper concerning Chinese culture. (topic chosen by themselves)

4.Teaching contents

Teaching contents	Periods
Geographical environment and culture	6
China’s history and society	4
China’s traditional philosophy	8
Life of ancient Chinese people	4
China’s scientific contribution to the world	4
Migration and social change	4
Integration of western and eastern culture	4
Modern China and western civilisation	2