Now 'etiquette' course for modern ladies in China

China National News (IANS) Thursday 9th February, 2012

A Chinese university has left many people with raised eyebrows by offering lessons for "modern ladies" in etiquette learning that will cost 48,000 yuan (over $7,600) for a year.

Tsinghua University, one of China's top universities, has sparked an online storm by offering lessons for "modern ladies", the China Daily reported citing Beijing Youth Daily Thursday.

The course' curriculum includes art, literature and etiquette in a total of 240 classes.

The first session was started with 35 students three months ago. The second session has received over 10 students so far, whose identities the university has declined to reveal.

The teaching staff includes several renowned professors.

Some people have expressed doubt over the objective of such a project by comparing it with previous courses offered by other institutions that were meant to help women marry well.

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