Chinese Conversation Club

Year
1

Academic year
2013-2014

Code
02023133

Subject Area
Foreign Languages and Literatures

Language of Instruction
Chinese

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

Duration
SEMESTRIAL

ECTS Credits
2.0

Type
Compulsory

Level
Non Degree Course

Recommended Prerequisites

Teaching Methods

Each class will be 90 minutes divided into 3 parts: one part presentation of contents (using resources such as a computer and a projector), another part will be for interaction (in which students exchange views with the teacher about the content that has been presented) and other free-debate (on any topic related to Chinese culture).

Learning Outcomes

In this course, intend to foster a free and enjoyable environment for all learners to actively participate in a study of Chinese culture. We propose a list of interesting and essential subjects to know the charm and originality of Chinese culture. Along the course, trainees must feel free to suggest new topics.

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

The main topics on which the chat meetings will focus are:
1. The diversity of Chinese culture
2. Religion, philosophy, esotericism
3. Symbols and myths
4. Portuguese writers encounter with the Chinese culture

5. Chinese arts (painting, architecture, music, film ...)

Assessment Methods

Assessment
There will be no final evaluation: 100.0%

Bibliography

Bauer, Wolfgang (2009): Geschichte der chinesischen Philosophie: Konfuzianismus, Daoismus, Buddhismus, C.H. Beck

Bianchi, Ester (2011): Taoismo, Electa: série dicionários das religiões

Ebrey, Patricia Buckley (2010): The Cambridge Illustrated History of China, Cambridge University Press

Louie, Kam (ed.) (2008): The Cambridge Companion to Modern Chinese Culture, Camdridge University Press