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Mysterious China - Forbidden City and Suzhou Canals
<p>We embark upon two Journeys - the Forbidden City and Suzhou Canals, which will give a feel for what it is like to travel in China where the “far shores of Cathay” have fascinated the West for
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Mysterious China - Forbidden City and Suzhou Canals
<p>We embark upon two Journeys - the Forbidden City and Suzhou Canals, which will give a feel for what it is like to travel in China where the “far shores of Cathay” have fascinated the West for
...
We embark upon two Journeys - the Forbidden City and Suzhou Canals, which will give a feel for what it is like to travel in China where the “far shores of Cathay” have fascinated the West for centuries. With a culture dating back five thousand years and a population of 1.3 billion people, China is increasingly making its presence felt in our daily lives.
DELIVERY MODE
- Face-to-Face / Online
SUGGESTED READING
- Pearl S. Buck, The Good Earth, (Methuen 1931)
- Pearl S. Buck, The Three Daughters of Madame Liang, (Methuen 1969)
- Editors China, Eyewitness Travel Guide, (Dorling Kingsley 2005)
COURSE OUTLINE
- Our two China Journeys: The Forbidden City and the Suzhou Canals
- The elements of Earth and Metal
- The Yuan/Ming dynasties and their control over China
- The Middle Kingdom receives unwanted attention
- Marco Polo, Hangzhou; Jesuits in China
- Kunming; Western Hill; minorities, footbinding
- Stone forest; foot massage; tea; dazu cave sculptures
- Chinese zodiac; Beijing China’s global influence
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Have a greater appreciation of Chinese culture and customs which will enhance your visit to China.
- Appreciate some basics of Chinese history.
