Entrusted by the Department of International Cooperation and Exchanges of the Ministry of Education, the China Education Association for International Exchange launched the solicitation and evaluation of the first batch of excellent courses on national condition education for international students and social practice activity bases for Chinese and foreign teenagers toward universities and colleges across China in 2024. China: Country Profile, a course developed by the International Department at the College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts, stood out after reviews at all levels and expert research and approval, becoming one of the excellent courses (first batch) on national condition education for international students in China. This time, a total of 111 courses were recommended nationwide, with four courses from colleges and universities in Sichuan Province successfully approved.
Why is the Intangible Cultural Heritage Classroom + Smart Manufacturing Experience Popular among International Students?
Experiential courses highlighting traditional life philosophies such as classes of tea ceremony, Tai Chi, and traditional Chinese medicine; cross-cultural drama courses featuring A Dream Under the Southern Bough, along with the activities like archery and paddle boarding; hands-on activities with Chengdu’s intangible cultural heritage, such as Sichuan opera, tie-dyeing, bamboo weaving, and lacquer art; tour-themed practical activities associated with Tianfu Greenway Roundabout Ecological Zone, XGIMI, Tongwei, and other destinations for traveling in Chengdu; journeys into new rural areas such as Tianfu Weibo Village, Huguo Village, and Taoyuan Village...
The courses adopts a project-based leanring approach as its core, integrating social practice and volunteer services in the second classroom, weaving together traditional culture, modern smart manufacturing, and urban development into the "Great Ideological and Political Education" with practices for international students. Students steps into factory workshops and fields to witness the vibrant practice of Chinese modernization. Besides, they can resonate with Chinese culture and appreciate the charm of intangible cultural heritage through the artful expressions of Sichuan opera's face-changing skills, the vibrant colors of tie-dyeing, and the exquisite craftsmanship of bamboo weaving. They have transformed from being "tourists" to a part of this community, creating and sharing Chinese stories. In the classroom, an increasing number of international students sincerely express, "Although I am a foreigner, I no longer feel like an outsider."
Focusing on "One Core, Two Axes, and Four Dimensions" to Innovate the Paradigm of International Art Talent Training
Since its launch in 2018, the course has attracted over 1,100 international students worldwide. The course-based short videos about studying in Chengdu have been viewed over 100,000 times across various media platforms, including China National Radio, China Global Television Network (CGTN), Chengdu Television, and Chengdu Daily.
Editor: Min Xiuling Executive Editor: Lyu Jia
