This intermediate-advanced course is designed for the students who have taken two or three years of Chinese language courses, and intended to broaden your vocabulary and grammar foundation, as well as understanding of cultural issues in Contemporary China. Students will use a variety of resources (social media, news, textbooks, TV shows, Youtube, etc.) to understand Chinese culture and society. Students will expand their cultural proficiency and analytical skills by discussing a series of topics in contemporary Chinese society, including public signs, standard speech and writing, industry, Chinese idioms, marriage, job market, diplomacy and the college entrance examination