CHN 312 Contemporary China II

This course explores some of the most important topics of contemporary China through news media, films, discussions and debates, presentations, and essay writing, all done in the Chinese language. The materials will introduce students to economic inequality among China's urban dwellers, China's medical reform, marriage and gender discrimination, the status of Chinese versus foreign languages, and so on. The course trains students' language skills while deepening their understanding of Chinese society. [GM1]