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The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province

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The amazing world of the ethnic groups of Yunnan Province

Instructor: 杨燕

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8 modules

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8 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete

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Learn at your own pace

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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.

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In Unit One, you are going to learn the cultural aspects such as the geographical location, population distribution, language, costumes and diet, festivals and holidays, religious beliefs, literature and art of three ethnic groups in the upper reaches of Nujiang River: Nu Nationality, Dulong Nationality and Lisu Nationality. At the end of the unit, there will be a test and two questions for discussion.

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8 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In Unit Two, you are going to learn the cultural aspects such as the geographical location, population distribution, language, costumes and diet, festivals and holidays, religious beliefs, literature and art of three ethnic groups in the lower reaches of Nujiang River: Deang Nationality, Jingpo Nationality and Achang Nationality. At the end of the unit, there will be a test and two questions for discussion.

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3 videos1 assignment2 discussion prompts

In Unit Three, you are going to learn the cultural aspects such as the geographical location, population distribution, language, costumes and diet, festivals and holidays, religious beliefs, literature and art of three ethnic groups in the region of Three Parallel Rivers: Tibetan Nationality, Naxi Nationality and Pumi Nationality. At the end of the unit, there will be a test and two questions for discussion.

What's included

6 videos1 reading1 assignment2 discussion prompts

6 videosTotal 103 minutes

Tibetan Nationality 116 minutes
Tibetan Nationality 219 minutes
Naxi Nationality 121 minutes
Naxi Nationality 219 minutes
Pumi Nationality 115 minutes
Pumi Nationality 213 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Reading of NAXI10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Quiz 330 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Discussion prompt of Tibetan Nationality 10 minutes
Discussion Prompt of PUMI Nationality10 minutes

In Unit Four, you are going to learn the cultural aspects such as the geographical location, population distribution, language, costumes and diet, festivals and holidays, religious beliefs, literature and art of three ethnic groups in Lancang River Basin: Dai Nationality, Hani Nationality and Lahu Nationality. At the end of the unit, there will be a test and two questions for discussion.

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6 videos1 assignment

In Unit Five, you are going to learn the cultural aspects such as the geographical location, population distribution, language, costumes and diet, festivals and holidays, religious beliefs, literature and art of another three ethnic groups in Lancang River Basin: Bulang Nationality, Jinuo Nationality and Wa Nationality. At the end of the unit, there will be a test and two questions for discussion.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment2 discussion prompts

6 videosTotal 74 minutes

Bulang Nationality 111 minutes
Bulang Nationality 214 minutes
Jinuo Nationality 111 minutes
Jinuo Nationality 214 minutes
Wa Nationality 112 minutes
Wa Nationality 212 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Quiz 530 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Discussion Prompt of Jinuo Nationality10 minutes
Discussion Prompt of WA Nationality10 minutes

In Unit Six, you are going to learn the cultural aspects such as the geographical location, population distribution, language, costumes and diet, festivals and holidays, religious beliefs, literature and art of three ethnic groups in central and eastern Yunnan Province: Bai Nationality, Yi Nationality and Mongol Nationality. At the end of the unit, there will be a test and two questions for discussion.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment2 discussion prompts

6 videosTotal 85 minutes

Bai Nationality 112 minutes
Bai Nationality 215 minutes
Yi Nationality 115 minutes
Yi Nationality 217 minutes
Mongol Nationality 114 minutes
Mongol Nationality 212 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Quiz 630 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Discussion Prompt of Bai Nationality10 minutes
Discussion Prompt of Mongol Nationality10 minutes

In Unit Seven, you are going to learn the cultural aspects such as the geographical location, population distribution, language, costumes and diet, festivals and holidays, religious beliefs, literature and art of another three ethnic groups in central and eastern Yunnan Province: Man Nationality, Hui Nationality and Zhuang Nationality. At the end of the unit, there will be a test and two questions for discussion.

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4 videos1 assignment2 discussion prompts

In Unit Eight, you are going to learn the cultural aspects such as the geographical location, population distribution, language, costumes and diet, festivals and holidays, religious beliefs, literature and art of the last four ethnic groups in central and eastern Yunnan Province: Miao Nationality, Yao Nationality, Buyi Nationality and Shui Nationality. At the end of the unit, there will be a test and two questions for discussion