CHNS 1502: Global Arts/Humanities: Women and Modern Identity in Chinese Cinema
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
This Global Theme course uses the methods and insights of the social sciences to explore the central question of what it means to be a citizen of the world. Through the study of one or more different peoples, societies or cultures across the globe, students will be able to better understand themselves as part of a complex, interconnected world. Students are introduced to critical studies of language and culture through a broad engagement with the influence and presence of Chinese and Chinese Culture throughout the world. Course materials may draw widely from pop culture, music, film, media, the arts, and literature. Taught in English. Section information text: This course introduces Chinese culture and society through film, exploring how Chinese cinema represents changing ideas of gender, identity, and modern life from the Republican era to the present. By examining these films within a global cultural context, students will consider how Chinese filmmakers engage with global modernity, cross-cultural influences, and evolving gender roles.
Average GPA: 3.56
Grade distribution records: 134 students across 3 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 99 | 73.9% |
| B | 20 | 14.9% |
| C | 4 | 3.0% |
| D | 3 | 2.2% |
| F | 5 | 3.7% |
| W | 3 | 2.2% |
Based on 134 student grade records across 3 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Fang-Yi Chao 134 students, Average GPA 3.56