中国地方与文化02.pptVIP

The Traditional Chinese Culture and the Local Cultural Highlights 中国地域文化 By Jenny sza839886@ Course Contents Chapter One Origin of the Traditional Chinese Culture Ⅰ.Primitive Mythologies  Nvwa Mended the Firmament Yellow Emperor Houyi shot the suns II. A Galaxy of Early Civilization  1. Early man in China and the Two Cradles 2. Paragons of Ancient Economy Culture Chapter Two Languages of China The Chinese language, although not unique, is one of a very small group of languages in which the written form does not vary with different spoken forms. If the written form of the language is complex, the spoken variations are just as staggering. There are eight major language groups with some 600 dialects - all sharing the same written form. Learning Chinese is a challenge, but learn Putonghua and you will be able to communicate with over 20% of the worlds population. Ⅰ. The Myth of Chinese Language II. Square Chinese Words and Characters in a Unique Style  Languages A Poetic and Musical Language An Ancient Writing System Words and Characters The Structure of the Chinese Character Calligraphies Chapter Three Characteristics of Chinese Philosophy and History of the Educational System of China Chinese culture has been molded by the three philosophical traditions: Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Briefly, Confucianism deals with human relationship, Taoism deals with life in harmony with nature, and Buddhism deal with immortal world. For Chinese people, Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are more philosophies than religions. Most scholars believe that Chinese people have been less concerned with religions than other people are. Therefore, for Chinese people, Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism are not religions but philosophical teachings I. Confucianism II. Taoism III. Buddhism Ⅳ. History of the Educational System of China Chapter Four The Classic Traditional Culture China has a very old and rich tradition in culture development and exchan