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A Journey Through Chinese Culture

Ningbo City College of Vocational Technology via XuetangX

Overview

The course is an introduction to Chinese culture. It is designed for all overseas students who are interested in China, in Chinese culture (especially traditional Chinese culture) and who want to know more about China. The course provides students with an understanding of the cultural, social and ideological environments in China. 


The course will cover the following main areas of topics: (1) Chinese culinary culture; (2) Chinese sports; (3) traditional Chinese festivals; (4) Chinese architecture; (5) Chinese handicrafts; (6) Chinese tea culture; (7) Chinese costume. 


Syllabus

  • Unit 1 Chinese Culinary Culture 中国饮食文化
    • 1.1 Features of Chinese Food 中国饮食特征
    • 1.2 Eight Regional Dishes 中国八大菜系
    • 1.3 Chinese Table Manners 中国就餐礼仪
    • 1.4 A Traditional Chinese Food ---- Tangyuan 中国传统食物之汤圆
    • 1.5 A Comparison on Chinese & Western Table Manners 中西就餐礼仪对比
  • Unit 2 Chinese Sports 中国体育
    • 2.1 Ancient Chinese Sports 中国古代体育运动
    • 2.2 Chuiwan 中国传统运动之捶丸
    • 2.3 Chinese Kung Fu 中国功夫
    • 2.4 China's Outstanding Competitive Sports 中国优秀体育运动
    • 2.5 The Relation Between Chinese Cuju & Modern Football 蹴鞠与现代足球
  • Unit 3 Traditional Chinese Festivals 中国传统节日
    • 3.1 The Spring Festival 春节
    • 3.2 The Qingming Festival 清明节
    • 3.3 The Duanwu Festival 端午节
    • 3.4 Chinese Ethnic Minority Festivals 中国少数民族节日
    • 3.5 A Comparison on Chinese & Western Valentine's Day 中西情人节对比
  • Unit 4 Chinese Architecture 中国建筑
    • 4.1 Features of Chinese Architecture 中国建筑特色
    • 4.2 Types of Chinese Architecture 中国建筑种类
    • 4.3 Imperial Architecture 中国皇家建筑
    • 4.4 Traditional Chinese Residences 中国传统民居
    • 4.5 A Comparative Study on Chinese and Western Classical Gardens 中西园林对比研究
  • Unit 5 Chinese Handicrafts 中国手工艺
    • 5.1 Types of Chinese Handicrafts 中国手工艺种类
    • 5.2 Paper Cutting 剪纸
    • 5.3 Chinese Knot 中国结
    • 5.4 Chinese Embroidery 中国刺绣
    • 5.5 Traditional Chinese Fan 传统中国扇子
  • Unit 6 Chinese Tea 中国茶艺
    • 6.1 The History of Chinese Tea 中国茶叶历史
    • 6.2 Types of Chinese Tea 中国茶叶类型
    • 6.3 Tea Sets 中国茶具
    • 6.4 Green Tea Brewing 绿茶烹煮
    • 6.5 A Comparison on Chinese & British Tea 中英茶文化对比
  • Unit 7 Chinese Clothing 中国服饰文化
    • 7.1 History of Chinese Clothing 中国服饰的历史
    • 7.2 Features of Chinese Clothing 中国服饰特点
    • 7.3 Types of Chinese Clothing 中国服饰种类
    • 7.4 Costumes of Chinese Ethnic Minorities 中国少数民族服饰
    • 7.5 A Comparison on Chinese & Western Clothing 中西服饰对比

Taught by

Echo , Miranda , Carat , Yi HE, Mo XIA, and John Von Bergen

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