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Idioms, which we call chengyu in Chinese, can be directly translated as “already made words” or “formed words.” They are an essential part of the Chinese language. Woven together over thousands of years and taken from ancient myths, fairy tales, philosophical musings, and poetry, Chinese idioms are a testament to the longevity and continuity of the Chinese language. The purpose of this course is to provide a lens for our audience to learn more about Chinese history and culture through these unique idioms.
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The key to learning any language is learning about the culture. Cultural stories are great as they are threaded throughout thinking, conversations, and events. This course offers a really nice way to learn about Chinese culture and connect it to language studies. I wish I had something like this when I was living and working in China. - Dr. Jason Torres