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A Glimpse of Chinese Culture（中国文化概况）

East China University of Technology via XuetangX

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Overview

    "A Glimpse of Chinese Culture" covers 11 chapters, mainly including Chinese philosophy, Chinese literature, Chinese art, Chinese education, Chinese science and technology, Chinese Sports, Chinese Festivals, Chinese food, Chinese clothing, Chinese architecture, Chinese tourism, and so on. More than 20,000 Chinese and foreign learners from more than 90 countries and regions have benefited from this online course. 

    It has been highly praised by Mr. Xu Yuanchong (许渊冲), a leading translator in China and has also been highly recommended and actively promoted by many educators and professors in universities. 


Textbook

  Overview of Chinese Culture (English Revised Edition)  Liao Huaying, Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, 2015, 3




Syllabus

  • Chapter 1 Philosophy
    • 1.1 Development of Ancient Chinese Philosophy I
    • 1.2 Development of Ancient Chinese Philosophy II
    • 1.3 Basic Features of Ancient Chinese Philosophy
    • 1.4. Characteristics of Traditional Chinese Ethics and Morality
    • Homework
  • Chapter 2 Literature
    • 2.1 Introduction and Development of Chinese Literature
    • 2.2 Classical Literature I
    • 2.3 Classical Literature II
    • 2.4 Classical Literature III
    • 2.5 Classical Literature IV
    • 2.6 Contemporary Literature
  • Chapter 3 Chinese Arts
    • 3.1 Introduction and Chinese Character
    • 3.2 Chinese Calligraphy
    • 3.3 Chinese Painting
    • 3.4 Beijing Opera
    • 3.5 Local Operas
    • 3.6 Folk Performing Arts
    • 3.7 Folk Music
  • Chapter 4 Chinese Education
    • 4.1 To Respect Teachers and Value Education
    • 4.2 Development of Traditional Education
    • 4.3 Present Education
    • 4.4 International Exchange and Cooperation
  • Chapter 5 Science and Technology
    • 5.1 Ancient Science and Technology I
    • 5.2 Ancient Science and Technology II
    • 5.3 Ancient Science and Technology III
    • 5.4 Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
    • 5.5 Modern Scientific and Technological Achievements
  • Chapter 6 Sports
    • 6.1 Traditional Physical Activities
    • 6.2 Nationwide Physical Fitness
    • 6.3 China's Outstanding Competitive Sports
  • Chapter 7 Traditional Festivals
    • 7.1 Introduction
    • 7.2 Spring Festival
    • 7.3 Lateran Festival
    • 7.4 Qingming Festival
    • 7.5 Dragon Boat Festival
    • 7.6 Mid-Autumn Festival
    • 7.7 Double-Ninth Festival
    • 7.8 Ethnic Minority Festivals
  • Chapter 8 Culinary Culture
    • 8.1 Features of Chinese Food
    • 8.2 Four Regional Cuisines
    • 8.3 Chinese Delicacy--- A Bite of China
    • 8.4 Table Manners
    • 8.5 Chinese Tea
    • 8.6 Chinese Wine
  • Chapter 9 Costumes and Adornment
    • 9.1 Development of Chinese Clothing
    • 9.2 Distinct features of Chinese Costume
    • 9.3 Typical Chinese Costumes
    • 9.4 Costumes of Chinese Ethnic Minorities
  • Chapter 10 Architecture
    • 10.1.1 Traditional Chinese Architecture
    • 10.1.2 Imperial Architecture
    • 10.1.3 Civilian Residential Housing
    • 10. 2 Chinese Bridges
    • 10.3 Typical Chinese Structures and Ornaments
  • Chapter 11 Travel in China
    • 11.1 Major Tourist Cities in China I
    • 11.1 Major Tourist Cities in China II
    • 11.2 World Heritage Sites in China I
    • 11.2 World Heritage Sites in China II
  • Final Examination

    Taught by

    Lioa Huaying, Lu Renshun, ZHOU LING, Wan Cui, and Chen Yong

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