Fall Semester 2015 (2 Sessions)
Tuesday & Thursday 2:30 pm – 4:00pm
Chinese Cultural Exploration
Non-Credit Course / Instructors: TBD
E-Mail: TBD
Phone: TBD
Office: 75 Piedmont Ave. Suite 408
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am - 5:15 pm

Overview

By the end of this non-credit course, you will have a better overall comprehension of multiple different aspects that make up the Chinese culture.

Goals

The goals of this course are to expose students to multiple facets that make up what is considered to be traditional Chinese culture including:
Food and Tea Ceremonies
Games and Sports
History and Religions
To present a holistic view for students to gain a better overall appreciation.

Requirements

  1. No Chinese language requirement needed.
  2. Must be a current GSU Student, Faculty or Staff member
  3. Must register online through
  4. Must maintain good attendance
  5. Must participate in class activities

Evaluation

There is no formal evaluation or test to complete this course. There are no grades given, or credit earned. Good faith attendance and participation is requested due to the material and preparation that is done by the instructor prior to each class. /

Materials

While the Confucius Institute staff will provide most materials needed for class, we ask that you bring a writing utensil and a notebook to take your own notes during class for further study.

Campus Activities

Chinese Café (Every Friday)
Join us every Friday at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm at the Confucius Institute, Suite 408, 75 Piedmont Ave., to practice your spoken Chinese. All language levels welcomed.
Mid-Autumn Festival (September 25th, 2015)
Join us Friday September 25th, 2015 from 10am-2pm in the Library Plaza to learn more about the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday and try traditional Chinese moon cakes!
National Holiday/Golden Week (October 1st, 2015)
Join us Thursday October 1st, 2015 from 10am-2pm in the Library Plaza to learn more about the Chinese National holiday and Golden Week traditions!

Class Schedule

Session 1: August 31st – October 16th, 2015 (7 weeks/14 classes)

Week / Date / Activity
1 / September 1, 2015 (T) /  Traditional Chinese Food
September 3, 2015 (R) /  Tea Ceremonies
2 / September 8, 2015 (T) /  Tai Chi & Kung Fu
September 10, 2015 (R) / Mahjong and Dice Games
3 / September 15, 2015 (T) / Traditional Chinese Medicine
September 17, 2015 (R) / Religions of China
4 / September 22, 2015 (T) / Paper Cutting
September 24, 2015 (R) / Calligraphy
5 / September 29, 2015 (T) /  Chinese Zodiac Signs
October 1, 2015 (R) / Chinese Superstitions
6 / October 6, 2015 (T) / Peking Opera Masks
October 8, 2015 (R) / Traditional Music & Dance
7 / October 13, 2015 (T) / Holidays & Festivals
October 15, 2015 (R) / Dynasties & History

Session 2: October 19th – December 4th, 2015 (6 weeks/12 classes)

Week / Date / Activity
1 / October 20, 2015 (T) /  Traditional Chinese Food
October 22, 2015 (R) /  Tea Ceremonies
2 / October 27, 2015 (T) /  Tai Chi & Kung Fu
October 29, 2015 (R) / Mahjong and Dice Games
3 / November 3, 2015 (T) / Traditional Chinese Medicine
November 5, 2015 (R) / Religions of China
4 / November 10, 2015 (T) / Paper Cutting
November 12, 2015 (R) / Calligraphy
5 / November 17, 2015 (T) /  Chinese Zodiac Signs
November 19, 2015 (R) / Chinese Superstitions
6 / December 1, 2015 (T) / Peking Opera Masks
December 3, 2015 (R) / Traditional Music & Dance
Non-Credit Course / 1