风采中国：中国文化概况

Chapter 1 A GREAT ORIENTAL NATION
Overview of Chinese History
Great Historical Events
Graet Historical Figures
Supplementory Reading
Empress Wu Zetain
Silk Road
Useful Expressions
Chapter 2 Philosophical Heritage
The Fundamental Traits of the Chinese Nation
Traitional Chinese Eorldviews and Values
Influential Ancient Thinkers and Philosophers
Excerpts from Chinese Philosophical Classics
Supplementory Reading
Neo-Confucianism
Neo-Confucianism outside China
The Story of Yue Fei
Useful Expressions
Chapter 3 Chinese Language and Classic Literature
Chinese Language
Chinese Character
Poetry
Fiction
Mythology
Supplementory Reading
Alone and Drinding under the Moon
Advent of Spring
Intoxicated under the Shadow of Flowers
Useful Expressions
Chapter 4 Traditlonal Chinese Arts
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese Paintings
Chinese Operas
Chinese Musical Instruments
Chinese Folk Arts
Chinese Gardens
Supplementary Reading
Calligraphy Set
Tri-color Tang Pottery
Chapter 5 Geographic Landscape
Overview of the Geogrphical Environment
Natural Heritage
Historical Sites
Supplementary Reading
The Confucian Temple and the Confucian Grove
Useful Expressions
Appendix
Chinas Properties Inscribed on the World Heritage List
World Cultural and natural Heritage
World Natural Heritage
Chapter 6 Government and Society
A Unque From of Government
Population and Ethnic Groups
Supplementary Reading
Mazu and mazu Vulture
Legendary Story of Huangdi
The Chinese Drageon Culture
Useful Expressions
Chapter 7 Chinas Economy and Reform
An Overview of New Chinas Economy
The Reform and Opening Policies
New Development in Chinas Economy in the 21st Centry
Chinese Peoples Livelihood
Changes of Chinese Peoples Lives： Facts and Figures
Deciphering "Harmonious Society"
Six Trends for Chinas Non-public Economy
Useful Expressions
Chapter 8 Education and Science
Education in China
Scientific Development
Supplementary Reading
Imperial Examination System
Useful Expressions
Chapter 9 Folk Culture
Traditional Chinese Medicine （TCM）
Martial Arts and Other Traditional Forms of Physical Exercises
Chinese Food and Drink
Traditional Holidays and Customs
The Tomb Sweeping Day in Ancient Times
Todays Celebration of the Tomb Sweeping Day
Honoring Ancestors
Kites
Chopsticks
The Chinese Dress Adornments
Useful Expressions
BIBLIOGRAPHY