A kaleidoscope of China : an advanced reader of modern Chinese /
| Other Authors / Creators: | Chou, Chih-Ping. |
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| Other Corporate Authors / Creators: | Doris F. Condon Library Fund (Wellesley College Library) |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | Chinese |
| Imprint: | Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 2010. |
| Series: | Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese.
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| Local Note: | Gift of the Doris F. Condon Library Fund. Supplement consists of a file drive containing audio recordings to accompany the text. |
| Retention: | Retained for Eastern Academic Scholars' Trust (EAST) http://eastlibraries.org/retained-materials |
| Summary: | A Kaleidoscope of China is an advanced Chinese-language textbook that gives students a greater command of Chinese while deepening their understanding of the social and cultural issues facing China today. Geared to the unique needs of students with two or more years of instruction in modern Chinese, this book features a stimulating selection of articles and essays from major newspapers and periodicals in China, offering a revealing look at contemporary Chinese society. Topics include: buying a home versus having a child; consumer exports to America; depression; online dating; cell phones; empty-nest syndrome; fast food; the Virginia Tech massacre; medicine; the 2008 Sichuan earthquake; and global warming. Every selection is accompanied by a vocabulary list, exercises, and grammar notes. Teaches advanced Chinese while providing a window into contemporary China Features selections from actual Chinese newspapers and periodicals Includes vocabulary lists, exercises, and grammar notes Ideal for students with two or more years of instruction in modern Chinese |
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| Item Description: | Includes indexes. |
| Physical Description: | x, 523 pages ; 28 cm + supplement. |
| ISBN: | 0691146918 9780691146911 |
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