Delve into the rich and diverse traditions of
traditional Chinese and Tibetan cultures. We will be learning about
folktales and geography, about Taoism and Confucianism, about the classic arts
of the Tang dynasty, and about how China has changed over the past
century. We will also be learning about Tibetan history and culture,
about Buddhism and the Dalai Lama, and about its long and complex relationship
with the rest of China. This class will involve lots of reading, writing,
fieldtrips, visiting guests, and most of all thinking about cultures on the
opposite side of the world. Week 1 - Geography of China Week 2 - Shang and Zhou Week 3 - Ethics, Politics, Philosophers Week 4 - the Tao Week 5 - the First Emperor Week 6 - Buddhism Week 7 - Han Dynasty Week 8 - the Silk Road Week 9 - Tang Poetry and Calligraphy Week 10 - Music and Games Week 11 - Tibet Week 12 - Mongols, Ming, and Europeans Week 13 - WWII Week 14 - Modern China |