This product is specifically designed for use by schools abroad to incorporate instruction in Chinese culture. The topics are selected in accordance with Standards for Chinese Language Learning.
It contains 2 Volumes, each has 2 DVDs. There are 45 episodes in total, with each of them having a short video clip of about 6 minutes and a list of instructional and hands-on activities for supplementing the full lesson plans. The videos can be used independently, allowing teachers flexibility in selecting and planning lessons. Each episode is user-friendly and designed to accommodate learners at any level of Chinese language learning.
The videos are dubbed in Chinese and English, which can be chosen at will. Subtitles are in four languages of Chinese, English, French and German.
This is Volume 1 of Exploring the Chinese Culture.
DVD1
(1) Traditional Festivals: Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival.
(2) Traditional Customs: Birthday Conventions, Zodiac Animal, Chinese Dragon.
(3) Chinese Arts: Beijing Opera, Chinese Gardens.
(4) Chinese Culture Symbols: Four Treasures of Study, Chinese Characters.
DVD2
(1) Tourism Highlights: The Terracotta Warriors, Pingyao Ancient City, The Potala Palace.
(2) Living in China: Dinner Etiquette, Tea Culture, Chinese Style Clothing.
(3) Folk Arts: Paper Cut, The Chinese Cloisonné.
(4) Folk Sports: Chinese Yo-yo, Martial Arts – Chinese Boxing.