1. China in the World Presented by:

2. Nonprofit educational resource center Serves K-12 teachers World cultures and histories Seminars and study tours Online resources, e-newsletter http://www.primarysource.org

3. What did the 2008 Olympic Games signify for China and the world? China’s emergence as a major world power, modern country National pride Symbolic representation of Chinese culture, history in opening ceremonies

4. Why had China been less connected from the West until recent years? Negative legacy of European imperial period Social Rebellions and unrest Internal focus of Cultural Revolution Isolation as result of Cold War politics

5. What are some key implications of China’s reemergence onto the world stage? Increased involvement in international politics Role in global economy Major investment in Africa and Asia Rapid growth, environmental impact

6. Why do our students need to learn about China? Historical significance Alternative model to Western culture Large population, widespread diaspora Economic power, growing market

7. New Resource on Modern China for Teachers and Students Created by Primary Source with scholars and K-12 educators

8. Inside China in the World

9. Background Information and Contextual Essays

10. Suggested Learning Activities

11. Print, Web, and Film Resource Suggestions

12. China in the World works well for: Secondary and college students (course text) Teachers and professors History & Social studies Geography Asian and Chinese studies Language arts Chinese language courses

13. Bringing Modern China Into Your Classroom

14. China: Diversity and Unity Enormous territory Geographical diversity Ethnic diversity -Han Chinese: majority population group -History of invasions, incorporations Unified written language

16. China and the West: A Case Study Jesuit missionaries in China (17th century) First contact with foreign powers in centuries Introduction of Western culture Precursor to semi-colonial period

18. Examining Western Perspectives on China Expansion of Western population in China by 1930s Businessmen, families from the United States and Europe

19. The Cultural Revolution Internal revolution Restructuring of society under Mao’s leadership Little contact with the rest of the world, travel restrictions

21. Ping Pong Diplomacy Ping pong helped to reopen exchange with U.S. in 1970s Normalized diplomatic relations established in 1979

23. Ping Pong Diplomacy Political, cultural, economic power of sports 2008 Olympics echo this moment

24. China in the World: A History Since 1644 Power of China in the World as teaching resource Highlighted activities and themes as examples Help students understand China’s journey to world stage

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