CHIN 409 - Chinese in Context

What is Chinese in news reporting? How is Chinese used differently in TV reality shows and sitcoms? How is Chinese employed and manipulated online and in virtual reality? The course, which is equivalent to Fifth Year Chinese, is to learn about Chinese, Chinese society and Chinese culture in different contexts: students will watch Chinese sitcoms and reality shows, read original Chinese novels, and communicate through Chinese Weibo. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 407 or equivalent. (4 Credits)