Skip to 0 minutes and 18 seconds Hi, I’m Teresa. This course was inspired by the Taiwanese TV drama 《茶金》Gold Leaf. Tea is the second most consumed drink after water. The way people drink tea, also presents their special culture and history. You are welcomed to join the course to learn some Taiwanese tea culture and share the tea and experience from your country!
Mandarin Chinese in Motion: Chinese Culture on TV
Boost your Chinese language skills and your understanding of Chinese culture as you delve into a popular Taiwanese TV series.
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How it works
Mandarin Chinese in Motion: Chinese Culture on TV
Learn Mandarin with the National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Learning a second language through daily life experiences can be an effective way to improve your language skills.
On this four-week course, you’ll develop your Mandarin Chinese through the engaging Taiwanese TV series, ‘Gold Leaf (茶金)’.
The series, set in the 1950s, is based on a novel written by Huang Kuo-hua and is about the tea industry in Taiwan. It provides an immersive way to help you master Mandarin Chinese and learn more about the fascinating culture.
Expand your Mandarin vocabulary
Throughout the course, you’ll develop your Mandarin vocabulary, refine your listening skills, and enhance comprehension.
You’ll have many opportunities to practise what you learn to help hone your language abilities further.
Delve into Taiwanese and Chinese culture
Beyond language, you’ll gain profound insights into Taiwanese culture and uncover the uniqueness of Taiwan’s tea culture.
You’ll explore tradition alongside language acquisition to help you develop your knowledge of both Chinese language and culture.
Gain career-enhancing language skills
By immersing yourself in this unique language course, you’re not merely learning a language; you’re equipping yourself with valuable skills that can open doors in your career and enrich your understanding of the world.
Syllabus
Week 1
Tea in the Drama and Today
Welcome to the course
Explore a cultural journey through tea, taste, and tradition in our course. From Ten Famous Taiwanese Teas to Tea House Explorations, we'll dive into Mandarin tea tasting, traditional weddings, and more.
The Ten Famous Taiwanese Teas
Delve into tea culture with Ten Famous Taiwanese Teas. Experience tea tasting in Mandarin Chinese. Decode tea ads, share your favorite tea.
Something to know in "Gold Leaf"
Explore rich traditions: Chinese weddings, symbolism of colors, tea in 'Gold Leaf' & modern society.
Summary Activity
Showcase your tea expertise! Celebrate completing Week 1 with a sense of accomplishment.
Week 2
Tea in the Old Days
Kungfu Tea
Experience the art: Kungfu tea, Chinese teapots, Taiwanese brewing traditions, and your personalized tea ceremony. Immerse yourself in the journey.
Let's Brew Tea!
Explore teaware's significance, functions, and cultural context. Discover unique teaware from diverse cultures. Dive into the world of tea aesthetics.
Summary Activity
Is this your preference? Congrats on finishing Week 2 – an exciting journey into diverse tea cultures and traditions.
Week 3
What Does the Tea House Look Like?
Tea House
Explore Taiwan's tea houses and unravel the Japanese influences. Discover the cultural fusion behind the presence of Japanese-style elements.
Behind the Tea House
Delve into the role of language while experiencing ancient Chinese tea houses. Share your tea house journey and participate in Dian Cha and Chinese latte art activities
Summary Activity
Explore Tea Cuisine - 茶葉蛋 Tea eggs. Congratulations on finishing Week 3, diving into the delectable world of tea-infused culinary delights.
Week 4
More than Drinking Tea
Tea and Dessert
Discover Chinese desserts known as 茶點 that pair perfectly with tea. Explore global flavors and enjoy tea-infused treats from around the world in this week's exploration.
The Tea Leaf in Drama Title
Analyze drama titles: Director's intentions and hidden meanings. Explore symbolism in titles. Uncover narrative layers through intriguing discussions.
Summary Activity
Craft your tea house menu, a reflection of your journey. Celebrate the completion of a 4-week course that brings together cultural exploration and culinary creativity.
When would you like to start?
Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- features in Mandarin Chinese when tasting tea
- a brief idea of the traditional and modern ways of drinking tea
- a brief idea of traditional marriage in Taiwan
- how to make tea cuisine which was taught in the course
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone interested in learning Mandarin Chinese.
You’ll not only develop your language skills but also your understanding of Taiwanese culture.
Who will you learn with?
Who developed the course?
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) was originally founded in Shanghai in 1896 and was re-established in Hsinchu, Taiwan in 1958.
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Choose the best way to learn for you!
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$349.99 for one year
Automatically renews
Develop skills to further your career
- Access to this course
- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Digital certificate when you're eligible
Cancel for free anytime
Buy this course
$94/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
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Free
Sample the course materials
- Access expires 25 May 2024
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