Exploring Taiwanese Culture through Mahjong: Rules and Strategies
CSL2004.01
Course Description
Summary
Mahjong 麻将／麻雀 is a very fun game that originated in China and it is common to see groups of Chinese people playing Mahjong in parks, tea shops, bars or just by the side of the street. Mahjong utilizes white tiles with Chinese characters and symbols. It is similar to the western card game of Rummy and is a game of strategy, calculation and chance. It is a game of patience but easy to learn. This class is designed to be a fun way to learn about Taiwanese culture and acquire some Chinese/Mandarin language. We won’t play for money, but maybe for some snacks.
P.S. 1) This class is conducted in English.
2) To allow more students to experience Taiwanese Mahjong, retakes are not permitted.
Learning Outcomes
- By the end of the semester students will know the basic rules and strategies needed to play Taiwanese style Mahjong (similar to Chinese Mahjong) and recognize and pronounce the Chinese characters and numbers on the tiles (in Mandarin) and to use some of the vocabulary used in the play of the game.