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Traditional Chinese Culture and Society I (Background Speakers) - CHN208

This unit is designed for students who have passed HSC Chinese for Background Speakers or who have a similar level of knowledge of Chinese. The unit provides a general overview of traditional Chinese culture and society. Special emphasis is given to the origins and development of Chinese writing, philosophy, religion and literature. The unit format is composed of lectures and tutorials. There will be also some screening of relevant documentaries. Students are expected to read materials on the relevant topics in both Chinese and English although class discussions will be mainly in Chinese.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day

Staff Contact(s): Associate Professor Shirley Chan
Prerequisites:

Permission by Special Approval Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): CHN232, CHN233
Unit Designation(s):
Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of International Studies

Faculty of Arts

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