Kam Lee
5.0
Reviewed Jul 18, 2022Very informative.
The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province
Yunnan, abbreviated as Yun and called Dian for short, is a multi-ethnic province which has historically been situated in the southwest frontier of China. Over time, the ethnic minorities evolved into splendid cultures, each with their own unique social life, religious beliefs and customs. The course is taught in English and provides an introduction to 25 ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province, namely the Yi, Bai, Hani, Dai, Zhuang, Miao, Hui, Lisu, Lahu, Wa, Naxi, Yao, Jingpo, Tibetan, Bulang, Buyi, Achang, Pumi, Mongolian, Nu, Jinuo, De'ang, Shui, Man and Dulong nationalities. By participating in this course, you will gain fascinating insights into the culture of each ethnic group as we look in turn together at their geographical location, population distribution, language, costumes and diet, festivals and holidays, religious beliefs, literature and art, etc. This course aims to improve your English and bring these amazing people groups in Yunnan Province to life. we are sure you will thoroughly enjoy this course.
Status: Storytelling
Status: Cultural Sensitivity
IntermediateCourse18 hours
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Zalina Li
5.0
Reviewed Jul 22, 2022fantastic!
Anna Maria Paoluzzi
4.0
Reviewed Jul 13, 2025The course covers all of the ethnic minorities in Yunnan province. Howevers, the lectures are sometimes not homogeneous - while some are very complete and informative (for instance the one about Naxi, Jinuo and Wa), some are less detailed (Miao and Yi) and some not informative at all (Man, which contents were all you can find in the Qing dynasty section on every China history book). Also, it may be useful to have a single letcturer for every module.
Lindsey Olds
3.0
Reviewed Dec 13, 2021Unfortunately, the lecturers seem pretty uncomfortable speaking English. While they do speak quite good English, they seem to be unfamiliar with the language and vocabulary used in their scripts. Furthermore, it is not made clear until you watch the first lecture that this is a course aimed at ESL students. For the reasons stated in this paragraph, I wouldn’t recommend this to ESL students. The presenters come across more like students taking a speaking exam than lecturers.