英语畅谈中国
英语畅谈中国
1000+ 人选课
更新日期:2025/05/11
开课时间2025/02/21 - 2025/06/14
课程周期17 周
开课状态开课中
每周学时-
课程简介

你想既学习英语又了解中国传统文化吗?你想既提高英语听读技能又学会用英语介绍中国的传统思想和民俗吗?一起走进《英语畅谈中国》吧!该课程以英语为授课语言媒体、通过中国文化最具代表性的特色内容和亮点精华,展示中国人的心灵世界、国民性格、生活态度和审美情趣。第一单元智慧孔子探讨孔子的核心价值观-仁和礼,描述孝悌和礼仪使得国泰民安的过程,展示中国人博爱、谦恭的民族个性;第二单元智慧老子介绍了老子“道”的内涵及外延,“道”之无为、相反、无形、无名、玄妙,彰显中国人的处事哲学;第三单元笔尖文明"介绍汉字的由来、发展,以及结构和各种体系,展示中华儿女的无限智慧,激励人们去传承这一璀璨夺目的人类文明;第四单元缤纷节日通过中西重大节日对比,展现华夏五千年文明所孕育出来的灿烂节日民俗,凸显中华文化的精髓和影响力;第五单元美味九州讲述历史上的美食家、药膳、八大菜系及代表作品,展现中国人阴阳平衡、药食同源的养生观念以及中国人平稳、和谐的生活心态;第六单元中式婚仪描述中国传统婚姻的全过程:媒婆说亲、十里红妆、拜天地入洞房、偕夫归宁等,介绍异彩纷呈的婚俗礼仪,将一幅幅中华民族鲜活生动的风情画卷展现给世人;第七单元中国服饰探讨旗袍的起源、历史演变、独特设计以及旗袍所蕴含的文化内涵和美学思想,经历无限的荣光和落寞后又再度崛起的历程,体味出中国人优雅的生活情趣和审美观念;第八单元中国手工艺叙述中国剪纸艺术的历史发展,比较南北地域剪纸的不同艺术风格和技巧,探讨中国剪纸艺术的文化价值以及丰富的哲学、美学、文化学内涵;第九单元形之建筑和第十单元意之建筑以故宫为范本,介绍中国古代建筑特色、建构形制、布局等级、文化意义等,揭示中国文化中以北斗星为统领的等级观念以及风水中的五行八卦的深刻内涵;第十一单元梨园国粹介绍中国京剧的知识,包括京剧的历史发展、四大角色、脸谱含义以及京剧的唱念做打,讲授欣赏京剧的方法,呈现中国文化的好恶观和审美情趣;第十二单元“传统中医”介绍中国传统医学中望、闻、问、切、阴阳平衡、五行五色、气的概念,展示中医针灸、刮痧、食疗等疗养方式;第十三单元“中国绘画”介绍中国画发展历史, 赏析《清明上河图》及八大山人的绘画作品;第十四单元“中国功夫”通过探讨 “南拳北腿”各功夫门类,展示中国功夫的持久魅力。

 

教学条件

《英语畅谈中国》历经多轮授课实践、反复完善提高,教学方法高效,内容凝练成熟。自开课以来,作为通识选修课,课程面向湖北大学全体学生,强调满足不同层次学生的多样学习需求,受众范围广泛。课程于2014年被评为湖北省精品视频公开课,2015年上线优课联盟,2018年完成了课程全面升级改造工作,起点高、上线早且与时俱进。教学团队根据慕课的特点和教学需求,编写出我国第一部慕课外语教材《英语畅谈中国文化》,于2017年由外语教学与研究出版社出版。该教材各单元中第二、第三部分为慕课视频课件的教师讲稿内容并配以各种练习,以帮助学生线下深入学习,教材的第一部分选自经典名篇和行业专家的英语著作和译文,使学生欣赏到原汁原味的英语和名家大师的风范。该课程既适于单独的慕课学习,也适于慕课与课堂的混合式教学。

 

教学大纲

Aims of the Course

The course is designed to

1. introduce the unique features and highlights of China;

2. help students gain insights into Chinese culture;

3. develop students English language knowledge and skills, esp. related to Chinese culture.

 

Methodology

Task-basedinstruction approach is undertaken in the course with micro video lectures asinput followed by a variety of homework, quizzes, online discussion, etc. asactivities to process the information provided. Classroom instructions aredelivered in English with the purpose of developing English language skills andraising the awareness of Chinese culture.

 

Assessment

Course performances will be assessed by regular access to the online course, active participation in discussion on the topics concerning the course, satisfactory completion of homework and quizzes, and taking an examination by the end of a semester.

 

Contents



Units

Contents

Hours

Unit   1

The Wisdom of Confucius

3

Unit   2

The Wisdom of Laozi

3

Unit   3

Chinese Characters

3

Unit   4

Chinese Festivals

3

Unit   5

Chinese Food

3

Unit   6

Chinese Wedding

3

Unit   7

Chinese Clothing

3

Unit   8

Chinese Crafts

3

Unit   9

Layout and Hierarchy of Traditional Chinese Architecture

3

Unit   10

Cultural Connotations of Traditional Chinese Architecture

3

Unit   11

Peking Opera

3

Unit   12

Traditional Chinese Medicine

3

Unit   13

Chinese Painting

3

Unit   14

Chinese Kung Fu

3



Hours:32

Credits:2

 

Reference

1.    Wen Haiming. Chinese Philosophy. China Intercontinental Press. 2010

2.    Yang Min, Wang Keqi & Wang Hengzhan. Chinese Culture:An Introduction. Higher Education Press. 2006

3.    Ye Lang & Zhu Liangzhi. Insights into ChineseCulture. Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press. 2008


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课程大纲
The Wisdom of Confucius 智慧孔子
Introduction
Confucius and His Conception of ren
From Behavior Cultivation to Social Order
Confucian Thought on li
Seminar
1.6 Quiz
The Wisdom of Laozi 智慧老子
Introduction
Dao: the Origin of Everything
The Reversion: the Fundamental Principle in the Law of Nature
Paradoxical Expressions
Comparison between Laozi and Confucius
2.6 Quiz
Chinese Characters 笔尖文明
Introduction
The Origin of Chinese Characters
The Six Major Stages in the Development of Chinese Characters
The Conformation of Chinese Characters
The Characteristics of Chinese Characters
Seminar
3.7 Quiz
Chinese Festivals 缤纷节日
Introduction
Lunar Calendar and Solar Calendar
The First Biggest Festival — Spring Festival
The Second Biggest Festival: Mid-Autumn Day
Contrast and Comparison
Seminar
4.7 Quiz
Chinese Food 美味九州
Introduction
Rich Chinese Food Culture
Balanced Diet
The Chinese Palates
Eight Cuisines
Seminar
5.7 Quiz
Traditional Chinese Wedding 中式婚礼
Introduction
Engagement
Preparation
Wedding Day
Post-wedding Ceremonies
Seminar
6.7 Quiz
Chinese Cheongsam 中国旗袍
Introduction
Origin of Cheongsam
Evolution of Cheongsam
Design of Cheongsam and Its Cultural Connotation and Aesthetic Thoughts
Seminar
7.6 Quiz
Chinese Paper Cutting 中国剪纸
Introduction
History of Chinese Paper Cutting
Artistic Features of Chinese Paper Cutting
Cultural Values of Chinese Paper Cutting
Seminar
8.6 Quiz
Architectural Layout 形之建筑
Introduction
The Literal Meaning
The Architectural Layout: Two Courts
The Architectural Layout and the Traditional Rituals
The Mythological Animals on the Eaves
Seminar
9.7 Quiz
Architectural Connotations 意之建筑
Introduction
Roof Styles
Width and Depth
Eight Trigrams
Five Elements
Yin and yang
Chinese Architectural Wisdom
Dragon as a Cultural Symbol
Seminar
10.10 Quiz
Peking Opera 梨园国粹
Introduction
The Historical Development of Peking Opera
The Four Major Roles of Peking Opera
The Facial Makeup of Peking Opera
Seminar
11.6 Quiz
Traditional Chinese Medicine 中医中药
Introduction
Principles and Philosophical Bases of TCM Treatment
Qi and Meridians
TCM Healing Modalities
12.5 Quiz
Chinese Painting 中国绘画
Introduction
The Historical Development of Chinese Painting
The Characteristics of Chinese Painting
The Influential Painters and Their Masterpieces
13.5 quiz
Chinese Kung Fu 中国功夫
Introduction
The Principles and Characteristics of Chinese Kung Fu
The Schools of Chinese Kung Fu
The Fist Fighting Techniques of Chinese Kung Fu
14.5 Quiz