This advanced course aims to hone students' conversational skills by exploring a variety of media throughout the Chinese-speaking world. Students will watch, research and discuss topics through contemporary documentaries, television shows and programs, podcast, video-talks, music and short films. Themes may include Chinese cuisine culture, intricacies in family structure and values, the hub of human relationships, Chinese education, and Chinese immigration communities. Activities may include Chinese dish making, in-class debate and student-directed plays.