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Topics of Contemporary China

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The Topics of Contemporary China course is designed to provide learners with an in-depth exploration of current hot topics in China across social, political, economic, and cultural domains. Through a combination of carefully selected video analyses and accessible explanations, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of China's development and transformation in the new era, as well as deepen their understanding of Chinese society and its cultural context.

The course covers a wide range of core themes, including China's economic development, technological innovation, international exchanges, social changes, culture and arts, and environment and sustainable development. These topics are closely aligned with contemporary issues and resonate with learners' real-life experiences, offering them a broader international perspective.

This course is open to all international learners who are curious about China and its culture. Even without a background in the Chinese language, learners can gain deep insights into China's development and changes, embarking on a fulfilling journey of cultural exploration.


Syllabus

  • Unit 1 The Inheritance and Innovation of Chinese Culture
    • Section 1 Bringing Excellent Chinese Culture to Life
    • Section 2 The Splendor of Chinese Culture at the Winter Olympics
    • Section 3 Letting the World Understand Peking Opera
  • Unit 2 Education:The Cornerstone of a Century-long Plan
    • Section 1 New Advances in Education Popularization in China
    • Section 2 Ensuring a Good Education for Everyone
    • Section 3 A Global Perspective on Chinese Education
  • Unit 3 Chinese Cuisine Renowned Worldwide
    • Section 1 The Diversity and Regional Characteristics of Chinese Cuisine
    • Section 2 The Cultural Significance and Global Influence of Chinese Cuisine
  • Unit 4 People First, Life First
    • Section 1 People First: Making the Fruits of Reform and Development Benefit All People
    • Section 2 Focus on Age-Friendly Renovation
    • Section 3 The Dreams of the Chinese People Are Also the Dreams of People Around the World
  • Unit 5 Great Beautiful China, Splendid Rivers and Mountains
    • Section 1 The Magnificent Rivers and Mountains
    • Section 2 The Unity of Heaven and Man, Life Continuously Renews
  • Unit 6 Mass Culture: From Deep Roots to Flourishing Growth
    • Section 1 The Colorful World of Mass Culture
    • Section 2 Modern Expression of Traditional Culture
  • Unit 7 Harmonious Coexistence and Green Development
    • Section 1 Clear waters and green mountains are as valuable as mountains of gold and silver
    • Section 2 Saihanba: Creating a Green Miracle
    • Section 3 Low Carbon Emission Reduction and Green Development
  • Unit 8 Percise Povrety Alleviation and Rural Revitalization
    • Section 1 Transition from Poverty Alleviation to Comprehensive Rural Revitalization
    • Section 2 Classification of Policies and Targeted Assistance
    • Section 3 Contributing Chinese Wisdom to Promote Global Poverty Reduction
  • Unit 9 Scientific and Technological Innovation, Intelligent Manufacturing for a Better Life
    • Section 1 Scientific and Technological Innovation Promotes High-Quality Economic Development
    • Section 2 Space Technology, Intelligent Manufacturing for a Better Life
  • Unit 10 Promote High-Quality Economic Development
    • Section 1 What Changes Will High-quality Development Bring Us?
    • Section 2 Develop New Quality Productive Forces
    • Section 3 Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway Drives Coordinated Regional Economic Development
  • Unit 11 Connectivity Through the Belt and Road
    • Section 1 Understanding China's Belt and Road Initiative
    • Section 2 The "Five Connectivities" of the Belt and Road Initiative
    • Section 3 Stories of People Involved in the Belt and Road
  • Unit 12 Mutual Learning Among Civilizations, Shared Destiny
    • Section 1 The Colorful Asia
    • Section 2 Harmonious Coexistence, United in Adversity
    • Section 3 Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind
  • Final Exam

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    Guangxi University

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