This course aims to (1) introduce reflections on human bodies in their situated cultures as the existential base of Humanities; (2) introduce the Chinese and various traditional discourses of the body and ends in the examination of the development of these discourses related to contemporary cultural issues; (3) study important and representative body theories and review critically the application and the manifestation of these discourses in their everyday lives; (4) consider body in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural manners; and (5) enhance students' knowledge and understanding of human bodies in relation to their cultural contexts.Finally, students will be able to analyze and critically engage with representations of the human body across culture highlighting issues of health, well-being, and gender equality while addressing issues related to bodily autonomy, reproductive rights, feminism, social inclusion.