Crash Course China
This course offers a rapid yet comprehensive introduction to Chinese history, politics, and society, enabling learners to confidently interpret contemporary events and news. It covers key historical periods from imperial times to the modern era under Xi Jinping, while exploring themes like nationalism, trade, migration, and technology. Participants will develop practical skills in source evaluation, bias detection, contextual analysis, efficient research, and culturally sensitive engagement with Chinese materials and individuals.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
Crash Course China provides a quick, solid foundation in Chinese history, politics, and society, helping you understand current news with assurance. Delve into major milestones from the empire era to Xi Jinping, examine nationalism, trade, migration, and technology, and gain useful skills for assessing sources, interpreting official stories, and critically yet respectfully interacting with Chinese materials and people.
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Develop skills
- Analyse Chinese history to understand today's politics in a quick, practical manner.
- Identify bias in Chinese sources, media, and think tank reports confidently.
- Place Chinese policy, propaganda, and nationalism in context for clear reports.
- Employ selected readings and search methods to prepare concise China updates swiftly.
- Interact with Chinese texts and people using critical, culture-aware sensitivity.
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