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Shenyang University Of Technology

解码中国文化(英文)

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本课程《解码中国文化(英文)》以英语为媒介,系统梳理并深入阐释中国传统文化。课程内容围绕六大核心维度展开:从华夏源头的神话体系,到奠定民族精神基石的先贤哲思;从贯通东西的丝绸之路与对外交流,到独具韵味的书法、绘画、诗词等审美艺术;再到植根日常的风俗习惯与影响深远的传统教育体系,构成一幅完整而立体的文化长卷。学员将通过深度研读经典文献译本,探索历史上波澜壮阔的文明对话,细致赏析各类艺术形式的美学精髓,并深入解读习俗背后的社会观念与伦理价值。

课程教学注重互动启发性与思辨性,充分利用线上平台组织主题讨论、案例分析与小组协作项目,引导学员在交流与碰撞中深化理解,有效提升其跨文化阐释能力与批判性思维水平。课程结束后,学习者将能够流利且准确地运用英语,阐述中国文化的关键概念与深层内涵,理性辨析东西方文化异同,并在国际学术、社交及职业等多种语境中,自信、有效地传播中华文化的智慧。本课程由沈阳工业大学具备深厚中西学养与丰富教学经验的资深团队精心设计与讲授,诚邀您加入我们,共同踏上这场语言能力与文化洞见交织共进的探索之旅。




Syllabus

  • Chapter One Mysterious Myths in China
    • 1.1 Traditionla Chinese Myth
    • 1.2 Classics of Mountains and Seas
    • 1.3 Chinese vs Western:Mythological Systems
    • 1.4 Chinese vs Western: Functions and Roles of Myths
    • 1.5 Chinese vs Western: Similarities and Differences
  • Chapter Two Wisdoms and Beliefs
    • 2.1 Confucius' View on Heaven and Humanity
    • 2.2 Confucius' Teachings on "Ren" and "Li"
    • 2.3 Confucius' Educational Philosophy
    • 2.4 Taoism: Naturalness & Non-action
    • 2.5 Taoism: Non-contention
    • 2.6 Taoism: Yin & Yang
    • 2.7 Confucianism vs Taoism
    • 2.8 History of Buddhism
    • 2.9 Chinese vs Western: Traditional Cultural Values
  • Chapter Three Exchange and Communication
    • 3.1 The Origin of the Silk Road
    • 3.2 Cultural Transmissions along the Silk Road
    • 3.3 The Belt and Road Initiative: A Vision for Global Cooperation
    • 3.4 Zheng He's Voyages to the Western Seas
    • 3.5 Confucius Institutes
    • 3.6 The Open and Inclusive Spirit of Tang Dynasty
    • 3.7 Chinese vs Western: History of China's Foreign Exchanges
  • Chapter Four Folk Arts and Aesthetics
    • 4.1 Pictographic Features of Chinese Characters
    • 4.2 Oracle Bone Inscriptions
    • 4.3 The Development of Chinese Calligraphy
    • 4.4 Typical Figures of Chinese Calligraphy
    • 4.5 The Splendor of Peking Opera
    • 4.6 The Renaissance of Peking Opera
    • 4.7 Basics of Chinese Architecture
    • 4.8 Appreciation of Chinese Architecture
    • 4.9 Porcelain and Cloisonne
    • 4.10 Embroidery
    • 4.11 Chinese vs Western: Folk Arts
  • Chapter Five Splendid Customs
    • 5.1 Culinary Arts
    • 5.2 Elegant Traditional Clothing
    • 5.3 Traditions Commonly Seen in Chinese Wedding Celebrations
    • 5.4 Chinese vs Western: Tea Cultures
    • 5.5 Chinese vs Western: Customs
  • Chapter Six Profound Education Practice
    • 6.1 Traditional chinese education practice
    • 6.2 Imperial Examination System
    • 6.3 Splendid Chinese Literature
    • 6.4 Traditional Festivals In China
  • Final quiz

    Taught by

    Qin Chuyang, Tianxin Li, Linda, Qiu Li, Bella, Flora, Haiyan, and Sue

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