1. CHIN 260 Introduction to Chinese Civilization Unit 2 Day 2: Chinese Geography and Nationalities – discussion on key concepts and facts

2. Review: The key concept and fact list of Unit 1 http://www.csulb.edu/~txie/260/Fact lists/Unit 1.docx http://www.csulb.edu/~txie/260/Fact lists/Unit 1.docx

3. Sharing Have you found any interesting materials related to Chinese Geography and Nationalities? Share them now.

4. General discussion questions 1.What are the features of Chinese geography? 2.How many ethnic minorities are there in China? Describe their characteristics. 3.Compare China and US. Are both countries multi-ethnic in nature? Are there any differences?

5. Group work Four students form a group. Each group has one group leader, who will take notes for discussion. Alternate to be the group leader. If the discussion cannot be finished in class, continue after class using email or google docs. The group leader sends the final list of key concepts and facts to csulbchn260@gmail.comcsulbchn260@gmail.com I will combine all lists from groups and make the single final list. This list will be used for exams.

6. Major reading 1. Group 1 and 3: Chinese Geography: Readings and Maps http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/china/geog/map s.htm http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/china/geog/map s.htm 2. Group 2 and 4: Minorities in China http://factsanddetails.com/china.php?itemid=1 92&catid=5&subcatid=29 http://factsanddetails.com/china.php?itemid=1 92&catid=5&subcatid=29 Please alternate your group leader

7. Group work: Make a list of key concepts and facts The key concepts and facts are listed in the form of a statement, e.g. 1.China has a long history of about 5000 years. 2.The Qin Shihuandi unified China.. Please note that there are numerous key concepts and facts for each unit. Choose the most important ones. Assignment today: complete the key concept and fact list. Email it to csulbchn260@gmail.com.csulbchn260@gmail.com