Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: TAIWAN'S FILMS SINCE 1980: ART, CULTURE, SOCIETY AND LANGUAGE

Department: Center for Study of Languages

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite(s): (CHIN 302 OR CHIN 312) or placement test or permission of instructor

Description: This course discusses influential Taiwanese films since 1980 as pieces of artwork and as reflections of Taiwan's cultural, social, economic, and political changes in the past three decades. Language assignments are designed to help students develop proficiency in reading authentic materials, writing essays, and giving reports. Current collaborations among Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong in film productions also included. Cross-list: ASIA 315.