This series of books has been compiled with reference to the US Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century, selecting 8 topics that best represent Chinese culture involving festivals, conventions, arts, etc., and topics that reflect Chinese people’s attitudes, opinions and values through the presentation of various cultural custom and artifacts. Within, the section titled “A Few Remarks” records both Chinese and foreigners’ understandings and comments regarding the same cultural phenomenon, thus helping readers to comprehend the close relationship between cultural customs and artifacts with cultural concepts using multi-dimensional perspectives; “Additional Information” introduces similar cultural phenomenon that originate from different foreign lands, thus providing readers with materials to understand diversified cultures in different countries during different times and also to broaden their vision of intercultural communication. This series of books is a valuable primer for Chinese culture, serving as a useful Chinese learning material for Chinese learners and any interested individuals. It also has a DVD available for readers to choose.
Table of Contents
传统节日
清明节
端午节
重阳节
中国艺术
国画
书法
印章
生活在中国
胡同与四合院
玩偶
筷子
问候礼节
小学生的一天
文化符号
印刷术
灯笼
名胜古迹
长城
故宫
乐山大佛
民间工艺
中国结
皮影
刺绣
面塑
年画
民间运动
毽子
风筝
武术-器械术
秧歌
Track Book Series
Exploring Chinese Culture - A Chinese Reader Ⅱ (English Edition)