【Course Overview】
The “Understanding Contemporary China” MOOC series consists of 10 courses. Focused on “Chinese modernization,” it covers topics such as the economy, politics, culture, society, and ecological civilization. Primarily targeting international university students and visiting scholars studying in China, this series systematically explains and vividly presents key aspects of Chinese modernization. It aims to help international learners acquire a comprehensive understanding of China’s realities, systems, and policies, perceive the developmental changes in contemporary China, and comprehend the underlying logic behind China’s progress.
This series of courses explores how the younger generation integrates personal aspirations into the broader context of national development, through real-life stories of Chinese youth engaged in rural revitalization, technological innovation, ecological civilization, educational support, and global cooperation. You will witness a Yale graduate choosing to contribute in remote villages, observe young scientists developing sign language translation robots to bridge gaps with technology, feel the dedication of three generations using wisdom and technology to transform deserts into oases, appreciate the educational passion of a music teacher who ignites confidence in children from mountainous regions through art, and learn about Chinese youth building bridges of friendship overseas through practices like basketball coaching and sharing traditional Chinese medicine. These stories illustrate the core spirit of Chinese youth in the new era—“having ideals, daring to take responsibility, being able to endure hardships, and willing to strive.” They showcase how these young individuals combine personal endeavors with national development and global responsibility, contributing their youthful energy to the journey of national rejuvenation.
【课程特色】
1. 系统阐释中国式现代化,以叙事方式增强传播效能
2. 汇聚权威外语专家,构建高水平课程建设团队
3. 融入多元国际声音,增强课程亲和力与可信度
【Course Features】
1. Systematically interprets Chinese modernization, enhancing communication effectiveness through narrative approaches.
2. Brings together authoritative foreign language experts to form a high-level course team.
3. Incorporates diverse international perspectives to increase the course’s relatability and credibility.
【Course Objectives】 1)To systematically explain and vividly present key aspects of Chinese modernization, enabling international learners to acquire a comprehensive understanding of China’s realities, systems, and policies; to perceive the developmental changes in contemporary China; and to comprehend the underlying logic behind China’s progress. 2)To leverage the extensive reach, openness, and global accessibility of MOOC platforms in order to provide international audiences with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of China in the new era.
适合人群
【适合人群】 ·国外高校学生 ·来华交流学习人士
【Target Audience】 1) International university students 2) Visiting scholars studying in China