An entirely new and different type of advanced reader. The ten selected movies deal with an array of political, social, economic, and historical issues that are extremely important in China today. Most of the learning comes when students can conduct discussions on the subjects raised in the films. The lessons are structured to facilitate this process, as are the exercises that follow the extensive vocabulary lists. -- James M. Hargett, State University of New York, Albany An excellent textbook. The innovative design and format, the broad range of collection, the glossary, and exercises are all expertly presented. This textbook should win the trust of both Chinese-language teachers and students. -- Baozhang He, College of the Holy Cross
Chih-p`ing Chou is professor of East Asian studies at Princeton University and director of the university's Chinese language and Princeton in Beijing programs. His books include Anything Goes and All Things Considered (both Princeton). Wei Wang is lecturer in Chinese at Washington University in St. Louis. Joanne Chiang is senior lecturer in Chinese at Princeton University.
"An entirely new and different type of advanced reader. The ten
selected movies deal with an array of political, social, economic,
and historical issues that are extremely important in China today.
Most of the learning comes when students can conduct discussions on
the subjects raised in the films. The lessons are structured to
facilitate this process, as are the exercises that follow the
extensive vocabulary lists."—James M. Hargett, State University of
New York, Albany
"An excellent textbook. The innovative design and format, the broad
range of collection, the glossary, and exercises are all expertly
presented. This textbook should win the trust of both
Chinese-language teachers and students."—Baozhang He, College of
the Holy Cross
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