The courses at CTY-Nanjing focus on the past, present, and future of China. As they examine topics ranging from war to population growth to environmental degradation, students grapple with many of the major socio-political challenges of our time. Based on the curriculum at the Hopkins-Nanjing Center, CTY’s courses offer a taste of college level expectations—reading and writing—in a focused living learning environment. Although these courses may contain more graphic and controversial content (e.g., R-rated films, vivid accounts of political violence) than found in some school settings, all materials are course relevant, approached from an academic standpoint, and taught with sensitivity to the age of the students and with appropriate guidance and support from instructors. When selecting courses, students should consider their comfort levels with the course's content and major themes. All courses are open to math/science and writing/humanities qualifiers. Please note the prerequisites and remember that you must attach documentation in order to be placed in the course.
China-US Relations
In the 21st century, perhaps no bilateral relationship is more important than that between the People’s Republic of China and the United States. Participants in this course study this dynamic, often delicate relationship with an eye to its many facets—from human rights issues to international trade. The reform of China's social, economic, and political systems is viewed as both an issue affecting the internal stability of China, and also as a factor that shapes China's actions on the international stage.
Chinese Philosophy
This course in intellectual history covers the ideas, images, symbols, and methods of understanding of the three major traditions of ancient Chinese philosophy: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism (although other philosophies such as Mohism and Legalism may be considered briefly). This course establishes a framework for understanding how each school of thought finds expression within the larger context of Chinese literary, philosophical, religious, and political discourse. Further, students explore the relationship among these three philosophical traditions and the contributions each has made to the evolution of Chinese culture.
Medicine: East and West
In this course students explore the interplay between Chinese and western medicine. Topics include the use of acupuncture and its role in pain management; the role of spirituality in the healing arts; and the divergent systems’ basic approaches to disease and patient care. Throughout, students look at the history, philosophy, and science that determine the similarities and differences of the two approaches. In addition, students examine ongoing shifts in western medicine as physicians look to learn from the Chinese healing arts. Prerequisite: CTY’s Fast-Paced High School Biology or at least a “B” in first-year high school biology. | 
