Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

This course explores the foundations of Chinese civilization and the varied dimensions of Chinese culture. It is offered by Nanjing University through Coursera, an online education platform.

Through the course, participants will analyze the relationship between Chinese culture and the present-day life of the Chinese people. The course provides a deeper knowledge of Chinese culture including its social structures, belief systems, literature, arts, and customs.

Some of topics covered by the course are:

• Foundations of Chinese civilization: its geography, language, and history
• Core concepts in Chinese philosophies and religions: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism
• The relationship between traditional costume and social customs
• Essence of Chinese music
• Unframed Chinese paintings