Master 2025/2026

Verbal and Non-verbal Communications of Modern China: from Tradition to Innovation

Type: Elective course (Modern Asian and MENA studies)

Delivered by: School of Asian Studies

When: 2 year, 4 module

Open to: students of one campus

Language: English

Contact hours: 36

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The main language of realization of the discipline is Chinesе. This course is designed for undergraduates to deepen their knowledge of the realities of contemporary China through the Chinese language, verbal and non-verbal communications. Students will study contemporary lexical units, features of spoken and written language used in media, social media and business communication. Through the analysis of current podcasts, posts, films and interviews, students will have the opportunity to explore changes in Chinese social and cultural life. This will enable students to build a comprehensive understanding of how language reflects and shapes contemporary processes in China and record your promo in Chinese.