DePauw University - FITS

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Introduction to Chinese Culture
The website was primarily created to help students outside of class; the material provided would help to supplement the reading assigned in class. Once the site is completed, Professor Mou hopes that the website will allow her students to study more comprehensively because much of the historical context needed for the reading cannot be covered in class. The dynastic charts, she hopes, will help to provide the necessary historical contest. Students will eventually be able to access the information prior to attending class, which will save Professor Mou time in class because she can concentrate on the literary work rather than the historical background. Originally Professor Mou’s FITS project was created to enhance her Introduction to Chinese Culture course, as well as benefit other professors who might desire the information displayed on the website. Professor Mou wanted to create an educational website that would integrate aspects of Chinese literature, film, theater, and history. Prior to the creation of the website, Professor Mou used handouts in class, and at times she felt that these handouts were not as effective as she would have liked them to be. For her film class, Professor Mou wanted to be able to view a film clip. The website allowed her to enhance her visual presentations and demonstrate points to her students.
Project Description In the beginning, Professor Mou initially felt that the project was slightly ambitious. She understood that all four portions of the website could not be completed at the same time; rather she is working on each section individually and publishing those pages when they are finished. As of now most of the sections are partially complete. Professor Mou is currently finishing the film portion and is soon to delve into the complex historical section, including the complex historical dynastic charts.
Production Details At this time the website has not yet been completed; however, the development team has made the most progress on the film portion of the site. Several FITS associates worked together to bring the project up to its current state. More than 40 films on the site have been linked to various film reviews and articles. Professor Mou and her team also added short movie clips and study guides to the film section of the website.

Sherry Mou

wanted to create a website for her Introduction to Chinese Culture course that integrated aspects of Chinese literature, film, theater, and history.

Team Members Include:

Mike Whitesell and Frank Gilbert

Contact Information:

Sherry Mou
Assistant Professor of Chinese and Asian Studies
smou@depauw.edu

Mike Whitesell
START Coordinator
mwhitesell@depauw.edu

Frank Gilbert
FITS Graduate Intern
fgilbert@depauw.edu

**Divisions of Instructional and Learning Services**
Faculty Instructional Technology Support - FITS is a program that assists faculty members in enhancing their teaching and their students learning through the latest technology. FITS is concerned with the pedagogical applications of technology, rather then with explicit technical training. FITS	Digital Media Lab - Located in the basement of the Roy O. West Library, the dml works closely with FITS, the Web Team, Information Services and other campus technology organizations to develop consistent and easy to use services for all faculty, students and staff. DML	Music Instructional Technology Center - DePauw's School of Music includes the Music Instructional Technology Center, an advanced facility that includes a computer lab, audio production facility and mobile audio recording services. MITC	Geographic Information Systems - The DePauw GIS Center coordinates GIS activities across campus so that information and knowledge can be shared and exchanged for the benefit of the entire DePauw community. It also collaborates with Greencastle and Putnam County communities to establish a relationship that benefits both DePauw and the surrounding region. GIS	Student Technology Support - (formally START) provides students with opportunities to enhance their liberal arts education with information technology knowledge and skills. Workshops, Web-based training, courses and one-on-one training are available to all students. SITS students and staff members work with faculty members to provide specific course related technology training through in-class workshops. Student Technology Support