China Survey
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. 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 |
中国概况
一、课程性质
本课程是留学生研究生的必修课之一。通过本课程的教学,留学生可以进一步了解中国的历史文化以及社会发展情况。
本课程遴选了一些对于外国学生来说重要而有趣的主题,有助于提高留学生用汉语陈述、讨论有关中国社会及历史文化话题的跨文化沟通能力。
二、教学方法
课堂讲授和讨论相结合。通过阅读《中国概况》等主要书目、网上查询、资料整理和专题讨论,加深并掌握中国历史文化、中国社会发展现状。
三、学时分配
教学课程内容 | 讲授学时 |
地理环境与中国文化 | 6 |
中国历史与社会 | 4 |
中国传统思想 | 8 |
古代中国人的生活 | 4 |
中国对世界科学技术的贡献 | 4 |
移民与中国社会变迁 | 4 |
中西初识与碰撞 | 4 |
近现代中国与西方文明 | 2 |