Courses / Module

Toggle Print

MASS CULTURE, IDEAS AND PERCEPTIONS IN CONTEMPORARY CHINESE SOCIETY

Module code: CN122
Credits: 2.5
Semester: 2
Department: CHINESE
International:
Coordinator: Dr Weiyi Wu (CHINESE)

	Overview
	This course introduces to students diverse ideas and the interrelation between different social groups in contemporary China through case studies on buzzwords and related mass culture phenomena. Students will practice their Chinese language by annotating these buzzwords and comparing them with Mandarin. Main theories and methods of cultural studies will be applied to the analysis of historical, economic, political and social origins and implications of each buzzword. Topics include: changing gender roles and perceptions of femininity, social media obsession and virtual network, urban life and city disease, the nouveau riche and hatred for the wealth, the grassroots and the populist sentiment, etc.

Overview

This course introduces to students diverse ideas and the interrelation between different social groups in contemporary China through case studies on buzzwords and related mass culture phenomena. Students will practice their Chinese language by annotating these buzzwords and comparing them with Mandarin. Main theories and methods of cultural studies will be applied to the analysis of historical, economic, political and social origins and implications of each buzzword. Topics include: changing gender roles and perceptions of femininity, social media obsession and virtual network, urban life and city disease, the nouveau riche and hatred for the wealth, the grassroots and the populist sentiment, etc.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Understand hot topics in contemporary Chinese society and competing ideas, attitudes and perceptions in the mass culture field Understand the historical, economical, political and social origins and implications Comprehend, on a general level, how the structure and ethos of Chinese society has changed since the implementation of the Reform and Open policy Be familiar with the cultural studies approach and the case study research method

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Pre-Requisites
	None

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Chinese Department.

Search form

Courses / Module

MASS CULTURE, IDEAS AND PERCEPTIONS IN CONTEMPORARY CHINESE SOCIETY