How to make the place where you live in China now feel more like home? The answer is to be both linguistically and culturally closer to the Chinese people! This course will offer you an immersing experience in Chinese language and culture, history, and even politics. Seperated into three different sections, the class material includes Mandarin tutoring and cultural practices in China, Chinese history, and an introduction to Chinese political system. Mandarin tutoring and Chinese culture (English and Chinese): Jump into the mandarin-speaking world with native speakers. You will learn about the inner workings of the "unfathomable" characters and the correct use of slangs and daily phrases. You will also attend special activity classes after every three normal lectures, in which you will be brought to a down-to-earth Chinese cultural experience: the best restaurant in town, the most trendy make-up workshop, or even a conversation with a Chinese grandma in the morning market! Chinese history (Mainly lectured in English. Technical terms are in Chinese): As the sole survivor of the four ancient civilizations, China has a splendid story to offer. The deceased dynasties, the epic wars, the revolutionary inventions, the great philosophies... You will explore the past of China chapter by chapter, diving into the love and hate hidden behind the ashes. However, our course is not limited to the past, but also makes connections with the contemporary events and issues. What happened in the past promotes what is happening now. Chinese politics (Mainly lectured in English. Technical terms are in Chinese): It is not as forbidden as it seems. Aren't you curious about the voting system? What are the autonomous regions, special regions, and their specialized policies and their relationships with the central government? What are the major policies the Chinese government is adopting at the moment?... Don't let those questions remain mysterious. We combine accurate information from the Chinese politics textbooks and latest news from the Western media to show you an unbiased full picture of the politics in China. Start understanding the Communist party from now.