CHN 2207: Traditional Health Beliefs and Behaviors in Chinese Culture (2022-2023)

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The course introduces traditional health beliefs and practices in Chinese culture. The goal is to help students view health and life from another vantage point and increase their cultural competence. Students are able to interpret Chinese practices of keeping healthy by reading articles about Chinese health beliefs and some of the popular practices. Required readings about Confucianism, Yin/Yang, Five elements, Buddhism, Taoism, and conflicts with western concept of personality; assignments about Chinese practices to promote health.