This is an introductory course to key features of Chinese language and culture, with a special focus on the interplay between language and thought. The course will present studies on how Chinese language influences Chinese ways of thinking, how it shapes our understanding of Chinese culture, and how it gives rise to debates regarding the comparison between Chinese and Western philosophy.
Intended Learning Outcomes
CILO-1: Identify some key features of Chinese language, culture, and thought.
CILO-2: Describe how Chinese language shapes Chinese ways of thinking.
CILO-3: Participate in contemporary academic debates on how Chinese language influences Chinese thought.
CILO-4: Outline the development of Chinese cultural traditions and their importance in contemporary society.