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Chinese Culture in English Chinese Culture in English Zhejiang University of Communications and Media Sept. 2007
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Why to Learn for a development in major (media) a part for paper writing for a comparative study of Chinese and Western culture What to Learn Topics with the typical Chinese characteristics (representing values, principles, etc.) Topic areas for TV programming
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How to Learn Presentations of textbook chapters; Presentation of research findings; Presentation of your own research findings (in Internet or other resources) Role-plays on TV; Evaluation Participation and efforts in class and after class throughout the term;
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Role-plays on TV; A paper;
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Chapter 1 Culture, traditional Chinese culture, and the Characteristics of the Han Nationality I Culture I Culture has more than 260 meanings has more than 260 meanings In China “ 文化 ” (wenhua, culture) was probably first used in West Han Dynasty (206 B.C.—24 A.D.) In Confucius time, “ 文 ” and “ 质 ” , the opposing side of “ 文 ” , had been talked about.
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culture in social communication book knowledge and education culture related with departments for the the promotion of spiritual civilization 5 definitions for “culture” (see to Book) defined from different perspectives II Traditional Chinese Culture 1) Confucius ideology 2) Sayings from the Book of Changes 3) Buddhism and Taoism
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Types of Traditional Chinese Culture Types of Traditional Chinese Culture 1 Material Culture (archeology, architecture, 1 Material Culture (archeology, architecture, food, handicraft, etc) food, handicraft, etc) 2 Spiritual Culture (folk arts, social values, 2 Spiritual Culture (folk arts, social values, moral principles) moral principles) 3 Social Culture (folk culture, entertainment 3 Social Culture (folk culture, entertainment culture, sports culture) culture, sports culture) 4 Language Culture 4 Language Culture Media : 1, 3, 2 Comparative Studies: 2, 4
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5 Major Principles of the Han Nationality 5 Major Principles of the Han Nationality 1) Moderation Principle 2) Ostentation and Competitiveness Principle 3) The Unification Principle 4) The Closed Nature 5) The Recognition Principle
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