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2022/2023 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CHIN 353 - Language and Social Interaction in China

Units: 3 GE

Same As: ASIAN 353  
Stereotypes and empirical findings of the relationship between language use and social behavior in China. Confucianism and Cultural Revolution; personal relationships and hierarchical structure; characteristics of Chinese language and interaction; politeness in everyday social encounters in China; cultural miscommunication.

Note: Taught in English.