wished it was more challenging, but a good course

I could recommend this course to everyone who would like to gain basic knowledge of Chinese Culture. However, I do think this course could have been more polished. Firstly, is that the videos can go through a topic too quickly. My recommendation would be for them to add a separate visual document. This visual document could support learning and understanding the new information. Secondly, the subtitles often have mistakes, creating confusion with new terms. Finally, the problem is that certain content is missing. An example of this is that the Qingming festival is missing in week 6.

This course is a great introduction to the Chinese culture, but if you're looking for an in-depth course you may be disappointed. The videos are very short and there were some problems with the quiz questions, but overall I enjoyed the course and would recommend it to people who have no prior knowledge of the Chinese culture.

The comparaison between Chinese and Western Culture was really useful. It was a nice overview but it would also have been interesting to get information (at least some ints) about the long and fascinating Chinese History. More historical context would be appreciated.

The lectures are short and the teachers are kind of boring , but the Laoshi from the traditional clothes was awesome, I liked how she explained her class with such passion, I learned cool things from her.

alguns problemas nas avaliações, consideram erradas mesmo após tentarmos todas as opções. Fora isso, o conteúdo é bom e dá uma boa ideia geral da cultura chinesa

Extremely lightweight and totally missing in substance; I cannot recall whether they stated so in the course goals.

Interesting class but really too short.

Great but basic

Thanks to the University of Nanjing and Coursera for this very interesting course. It addressed my interests. Some suggestions for improvements: the accompanying English script does not match the audio (there are a lot of errors) and in some cases the music volume was too high (so could not hear the speaker very clearly) and some of the question/answer options were imprecise. If these could be fixed I would score it much higher. Thank you.

Some interesting information but overall very random topics, not enough detail and poor testing sections.

The teachers seem to be poorly prepared to teach the class. I get the impression they don't understand the concepts they are trying to teach. As far as the quizzes go, the quiz on Rituals, answer 2 seems to be marked wrong no matter what answer one chooses. The same goes for the quiz on Tao, again all 3 answers for question 2 are wrong.

Interesting, but very basic and with poor English scripts.

just a selling trick, not authentic

Nanjing University is known for its strong programs in the arts, humanities, and social sciences, as well as in natural sciences and engineering. It has a diverse student body, with students coming from all over China and around the world. The university has a rich tradition of intellectual and cultural exchange, and it has established partnerships with universities and institutions in many countries around the globe.

As a research university, Nanjing University is committed to advancing knowledge and discovery through research and innovation. It has a strong tradition of academic excellence and is home to many distinguished scholars and researchers. The university also has a strong focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, and it supports the development of new ideas and technologies through its incubation centers and partnerships with industry.

characterized by a long history, a distinct language and writing system, and a unique set of customs and traditions that have been passed down through the generations.

Chinese culture has been influenced by many factors, including the country's geography, climate, and history. It has also been shaped by its interactions with other cultures, including those of its neighbors in East Asia as well as those of other regions around the world.

Contemporary China is a rapidly developing country with a population of over 1.4 billion people. It is home to a diverse range of cultures, languages, and ethnicities, and it is a major player on the global stage. Despite the many changes that have occurred in China in recent decades, traditional Chinese culture remains an important part of the country's identity and continues to influence many aspects of contemporary Chinese society.

Examples of traditional Chinese cultural practices that continue to be important in contemporary China include the celebration of traditional festivals such as the Chinese New Year, the importance of family and community, the significance of the Chinese language and writing system, and the practice of traditional Chinese medicine.

Overall, Chinese culture is an integral part of the country's identity and continues to play a significant role in contemporary China. It is a diverse and multifaceted cultural tradition that has shaped the development of the country over the centuries and continues to influence many aspects of Chinese society today.

So, I highly recommend this course to learn about China and its cultural value!

It's the most interesting course I've taken at the coursera! The lectures are interesting and exciting, and tests are easy. I want to thank all professors for their work. They did a fascinating and interesting course, and it's a pity that this course is so short. And I want to thank Dr. Pan Wang for her such an interesting lecture about Chinese Costume, because it is such bright, fascinating and have so beautiful pictures! 谢谢

This course has helped me to better understand Chinese culture, its traditions, and customs. I have learned something about the Chinese philosophy that is present in their lives, from the food they eat to their clothing. I learned that in Chinese culture everything that is done has a meaning, which is about understanding the balance of nature that is also present in oneself.

Thank you for this course and its content very rich in images, videos and anecdotes. The professors are never boring. The rhythm of speech is good, the choice of topics relevant.Although I had already studied many of these topics before, I still had a great pleasure to see them again, to enrich them and I am also very happy to have completed my knowledge.

It is a great course for anyone who is dying to learn about Chinese culture, since it covers almost all of the main features, such as paintings, cuisines, costumes. The lectures are easy to understand, instructors are enthusiastic and friendly. Spending about a month working on this course helps you to get a deeper insight into China and its culture.

I enjoyed this course tremendously, and discovered that there was a vast amount of information that I needed to learn about this SuperPower. China is an amazing country with an enormous population and economy, a history of remarkable achievement, and yet still unknown in many ways. Thanks for putting this course together.

This is a very informative course for those who are interested in Chinese culture and history. I learnt a lot of new things about China and its long history from this course. I would like to thank Nanjing university and the professors who conducted lessons in this course, it was a great learning experience. Thank you!

For the students of China Studies, or if you have the plan to study in China, you must take this course. The instructors are great, their teaching methods, and way of explaining things with concrete examples are excellent. This introductory course is for all. I would recommend those who are interested to know China.

The course provides a very broad and comprehensive insight into the general culture of China for those who are unfamiliar with it. The language is accessible and the course doesn't require any previous knowledge. It doesn't dive too dip into Chinese thought and history, since it's not the goal of the course.

Ahora que he comenzado a aprender el idioma chino, este curso me permitió ampliar mi panorama no solo de China, sino también de su gran bagaje cultural que posee. Me he quedado con muchas ganas de aprender más sobre esta nación y continuar mis estudios en la lengua. ¡Bien hecho! 谢谢！

Very interesting and comprehensive, covering the key aspects of Chinese culture in a very short time frame. As the instructors mentioned, this isn't an exhaustive study on Chinese culture but rather a means of piquing the interest of people and it has certainly done a good job!