Culture is the blood and soul of a country and a nation, and cultural confidence is the embodiment of national confidence. This course in English as the main teaching language, through the most representative of Chinese culture features of content and highlight the essence, demonstrate the richness and charm of Chinese culture, through the diversification of design knowledge of Chinese traditional culture and activities and make use of the Internet.It help students form the international perspective, to cultivate the students’ cultural pride and national self-confidence.
Overview
Syllabus
- Chapter 1 Exhibition of the course
- 1.1 Culture of Hunan
- 1.2 Chinese traditional Wedding Ceremony
- 1.3 Communication skill: How to have a great conversation
- 1.4 Communication skill: How to make a presentation
- Chapter 2 Communication Skills: Intercultural Communication
- 2.1 How to make a presentation
- 2.2 How to have a great conversation
- 2.3 How to make a telephone call
- 2.4 How to speak in public
- 2.5 How to convene meetings
- 2.6 How to deal with problems at work
- 2.7 Tips for communication
- Chapter 3 Classical achievements
- 3.1 China’s classic novels
- 3.2 Journey to the West
- 3.3 Water Margin
- 3.4 The Romance of the Three Kingdoms
- 3.5 Dream of Red Chamber
- 3.6 Exercises for Classical achievements
- Chapter 4 Regional Culture: Hunan Culture
- 4.1 Characteristics of Hunanese
- 4.2 Hunan Cuisine
- 4.3 Hunan Scenic Spots
- 4.4 Yuelu Academy
- 4.5 Exercises for Regional Culture: Hunan Culture
- Chapter 5 Chinese Cuisine
- 5.1 Chinese cuisine - ridiculous translations
- 5.2 Chinese Cooking Art
- 5.3 Eight Culinary Traditons
- 5.4 Hunan Dishes
- 5.5 Exercises for Chinese Cuisine
- Chapter 6 Cross-cultural Communication
- 6.1 Hospitality
- 6.2 Cultural differences between China and western countries
- 6.3 Studying English in western countries
- 6.4 Business travel and reception
- Chapter 7 Confucianism
- 7.1 Brief Introduction of Confucianism
- 7.2 The Representative Figures of Confucianism (1)
- 7.3 The Representative Figures of Confuciamism (2)
- 7.4 Confucian Thought
- 7.5 Exercises for Confucianism
- Final Examination
Taught by
Hunan University of Humanities, Science And Technology