Contemporary Chinese Short-Short Stories : A Parallel Text Paperback / softback
Paperback / softback
Description
This book presents Chinese short-short stories in English and Chinese, integrating language learning with cultural studies for intermediate to advanced learners of Mandarin Chinese and students of contemporary Chinese literature.
Each chapter begins with a critical introduction, followed by two or more stories in parallel Chinese and English texts; each story is followed by a vocabulary list, discussion questions, and a biography of the author. The chapters are organized around central concepts in Chinese culture such as li (ritual), ren (benevolence), mianzi (face/prestige), being filial, and the dynamics of yin and yang, as well as the themes of governance, identity, love, marriage, and change.
The stories selected are short-shorts by important contemporary writers ranging from the most literary to everyday voices.
Specifically designed for use in upper-level Chinese language courses, Contemporary Chinese Short-Short Stories: A Parallel Text offers students a window onto China today and pathways to its traditions and past as they gain language competence and critical cultural skills.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:528 pages
- Publisher:Columbia University Press
- Publication Date:03/10/2017
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- ISBN:9780231181532
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:528 pages
- Publisher:Columbia University Press
- Publication Date:03/10/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9780231181532
