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Introduction to Chinese Society and Culture (MChS) (P00198)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P00198

The course will provide students with a foundation in Chinese history, culture and society. Topics will include the historical foundations of Chinese philosophies, religions and ideologies, the origins of China's contemporary political and social structure, and aspects of Chinese literary culture.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : PGs only

? Co-requisites : China in the International Economy (MChS); Business in Contemporary China (MChS); Chinese Language I; Contemporary Chinese Politics (MChS)

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Asian Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	16:10	17:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	16:10	17:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of modern and contemporary Chinese society and culture, and will be able to present their views orally and in writing in standard formats. Students will learn through participation in class and in written work to pay attention to logic, accuracy and expression.