Course Description

This is not a textbook-history course. It is a course about flesh-and-blood people living in the many real worlds of modern China: a classical opera performer follows his tragic destiny; a young college student is conflicted between loyalty to her country and her erotic passion for a traitor; two characters search for their significant others in a small village that is going to be destroyed by the construction of a dam, the symbol of modern progress in China.

Instead of being a passive spectator, you will be brought inside the personal worlds and conflicts of human beings struggling to survive in a country invaded by foreigners, wracked by civil war, seduced by modernity.

This course is recommended for:

• Anyone planning a trip to China
• University/College International Studies students and faculty
• International History buffs
• Business Human Resource Departments (particularly those with active International/Diversity programs)
• Corporations and small businesses having economic ties with China
• International Institute Centers

The course consists of a downloadable ebook containing a broad overview of modern China, Chinese culture, and an in-depth analysis of each film.

The films included in the course are: Farewell My Concubine; Lust, Caution; and Still Life. A link to Amazon.com will be provided for each film to purchase. Netflix also carries each of the films if you wish to rent them.

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 Price: $20

100% Money-back Satisfaction Guarantee: In the unlikely event that you are dissatisfied with your purchase, we will give you a full refund within 30 days of your purchase. We are so confident of the value you will receive from the International Film Studies China module, that we have provided this guarantee to ensure you in making this investment.

To purchase the course, click on the button below. You will be taken to PayPal to enter your payment information. Upon completion, you will be directed to the course download page.

If you have any questions or problems, contact John T Marohn at 716-885-4541 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .