《中国文化通览(1)》.doc

中国文化通览 (2014.3)教学宗旨：本课程旨在引导学生把握优秀的中国文化的精神，产生对于中国文化的热爱与浓厚兴趣，大致了解中国概况及中国文化的历史沿革、中国人的传统世界观、价值观和思维模式、中国文化中的宝贵遗产、主要次文化的基本内容等向学生们提供恰当的英语翻译方法，启发他们提供与汉语内容基本对应的英语译文，向学生介绍中国文化的英语关键词语，并有针对性地对中外文化进行对比一、 授课内容1.主题： 第一章：古代中国概况 The basic national conditions of ancient China a) 地理环境和经济结构The geographical surroundings and the economic structure of the Chinese cultureb) 中国文化的历史发展The historical development of the Chinese culture c) 中国人的传统世界观、价值观和思维模式The traditional worldview, values and mode of thinking of the Chinese people d) 以儒、道两家为基干的古代思想文化The ancient Chinese thought 第二章：Chinese Historical tales, myths, fables and legends a) 历史故事Chinese historical tales b) 神话Myths c) 寓言Fables d)民间传说 Folklores 第三章：中国文化名人 Eminent personnel in the history of the Chinese culture a) 古代文化名人Eminent personnel in the ancient times b)近现代文化名人Eminent personnel in the modern times 第四章：中国名篇名著 famous Chinese literary works a) 中国文化名著Masterpieces b)中国文化名篇Well-known literary pieces第5章 ：中国文化瑰宝 Gems of the Chinese Culture a)四书五经The Four Books and The Five Classics b)京剧与地方戏曲 Beijing Opera and local operas c)中国书画 Chinese painting and calligraphy d)生活中的文化符号 Cultural tokens in daily life 第六章：中国民间艺术与竞技 Folk arts and sports a)民间工艺 Folk handicraft b)民间游艺 Folk performance and Entertainment c)民间竞技 Folk sports 第7章 ：中国风土人情 Chinese folk cultures a) 饮食文化The dietetic culture b) 酒文化The wine culture c) 茶文化The tea culture d) 姓氏文化The name culture e) 节日文化The festival culture第8章 ：中国地理文化 Chinese geographical culture a) 古城古迹Ancient cities and historical sites b) 景点景观Famous scenic spots c) 名山Famous Mountains d)河流湖泊 Famous rivers and lakes 第9章 ：中国建筑与园林 Chinese architecture and gardening a) 传统建筑风格Ancient architectural styles b)著名传统建筑 Famous ancient constructions c) 园林及其特色Chinese gardening I. Translate the following terms or expressions:1. 四大发明 2. 儒家文化 3.春联 4.针灸 5. 草书 6.贵妃醉酒 7. 兵马俑 8. 四大古典名著 9. 四大菜系 10. 脸谱 1. The compass, the gunpowder, the art of paper-making and the movable type printing 2.Confucianism 3. Chinese (spring) couplets 4. acupuncture 5 cursive script 6.The Drunken Concubine 7. The terra cotta armies and horses 8. 《西游记》Pilgrimage to the West; Journey to the West 《三国演义》The Romance of the Three Kingdoms 《红楼梦》A Dream in Red Mansions (The Story of the Stone) 《水浒传》 Heroes of the Marshes; Water Margins 9. Four major groups (styles) of Chinese Cuisine 10. Facial paintings (facial masks?) II. When Shakespeare was busy producing his works, one of his contemporaries in China was also writing his later well-known work, who was he? What work was it? (ppt sy)III. Confucius has been a unique symbolic figure of Chinese culture, do you know much about him, e.g. the years (dates) of his birth and death? Why do Chinese people believe that 73 84 are ominous(esp. for old people)?中国文化通览中国文化是一个历史的范畴，它经历了五千年的发展才形成了今天的面貌，底蕴厚重，博大精深。

中国文化在某种程度上指的就是传统文化同时它又是一个民族的范畴，在长期的相对独立的发展以及之后中外文化的冲撞交流中，以我为主，中国文化形成了自己的特色，使之卓然立于世界民族文化之林，成为东方民族文化的主要代表 （第一章 古代中国概况） （第二章 中国历史故事、神话、寓言与民间传说） （ 第三章 中国文化名人）.（第四章 中国名言名篇）.（第五章 中国文化瑰宝） .（第六章 中国民间艺术与竞技）.（第七章 中国风土人情）.（第八章 中国地理文化） （第九章 中国建筑与园林） 　　第一章：a) 地理环境和经济结构The geographical surroundings and the economic structure of the Chinese cultureb) 中国文化的历史发展The historical development of the Chinese culture c) 中国人的传统世界观、价值观和思维模式The traditional worldview, values and mode of thinking of the Chinese people d) 以儒、道两家为基干的古代思想文化The ancient Chinese thoughtSection 1 The Geographical Surroundings and the Economic Structure of the Chinese CultureThe Chinese culture can be defined as a cultural system rich in distinct national style which took shape within the terrain of China. The culture includes the spiritual culture and behavioral culture as well as their materialized presentations. It is these cultural forms that typify the fundamental features of the Chinese culture. It belongs to the historical category, having undergone 5 000-year development before it turns into today’s splendid sight, both extensive and profound. To some extent the Chinese culture indicates the Chinese tradition. Meanwhile it can be relegated to the national category. After a long process of relatively independent development followed by the collision and exchange afterwards between China and foreign countries, the Chinese culture assumed unique characteristics, became an outstanding member in the brilliant global family of national cultures, and grew to be a main representative of Oriental national cultures.For anyone to understand the basic national conditio。