This course offers a survey of Chinese culture through film, viewed both from within and beyond the borders of China. The course will be taught in English and all films are subtitled. Topics include: Chinese language and history, cross-cultural studies with a focus on China, and the development of a national Chinese cinema. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): Completion of 30 credit units at the university, or permission of the department. Note: This course may not be used as a Language course in the Breadth Requirement of Arts & Science programs.
This course offers a survey of Chinese culture through film, viewed both from within and beyond the borders of China. The course will be taught in English and all films are subtitled. Topics include: Chinese language and history, cross-cultural studies with a focus on China, and the development of a national Chinese cinema. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): Completion of 30 credit units at the university, or permission of the department. Note: This course may not be used as a Language course in the Breadth Requirement of Arts & Science programs.