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Course
Description:
This course is intended to provide an overview of China, from its
ancient origins to its current status as a rapidly growing economic
powerhouse. An interdisciplinary approach, using film and music, will
be used to examine
topics such as China’s imperial history, Confucianism, isolation and
Western imperialism, revolution, communism, economic reform, and
China’s emergence as a superpower in the 21st century.
While music and film entertain, they can also reflect and sometimes
affect various aspects of society. Chinese film and music will
be used to explore issues including:
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China’s origin as a unified nation and historical development
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Differences in culture, beliefs and values from American (Western)
society
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Western misconceptions and stereotypes about China
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How China’s film and music industries have developed and how this
development is affected by political, legal, economic, philosophical
and cultural factors
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How Chinese film and music is influenced by, reflects and shapes
aspects of Chinese society
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Effects of censorship and state regulation on the entertainment
industry
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Effect of piracy
on the development of China’s music and film industries
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Changes and challenges resulting from China’s modernization and
rapid economic growth
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