Cultural Report for China
Cultural Report for China
By: Stephanie Van Houtan, Natalie Sevenson, Chris Klaphake, Jordan Meyer, Thao Vo
China Report
1) Brief Description of China- Jordan
a. One of oldest civilizations
i. Vast amount of history, culture, art- before 19th century
b. Located in Eastern Asia
i. Total area slightly smaller than the U.S.
ii. Highest population over any other country
iii. 94% of the population lives in the eastern third of country.
iv. Coastal areas most economically developed.
c. Government is the Chinese Communist Party.
d. Hans
i. Flourished China
ii. Due to military power and advancements at the time they created an amazing age of art, politics and technology.
a. One of oldest civilizations
i. Vast amount of history, culture, art- before 19th century
b. Located in Eastern Asia
i. Total area slightly smaller than the U.S.
ii. Highest population over any other country
iii. 94% of the population lives in the eastern third of country.
iv. Coastal areas most economically developed.
c. Government is the Chinese Communist Party.
d. Hans
i. Flourished China
ii. Due to military power and advancements at the time they created an amazing age of art, politics and technology.
iii. Han Chinese consists of roughly 92% of the total country’s population.
2) Classes in English- Chris
a. Only take twelve credits
i. Intensive English classes year round.
ii. Never talked to a native speaker.
b. Spend a lot of time in the library.
i. Takes 4 hours for one class.
ii. Spends 3 times as much time in the library here.
iii. Come to the library on weekends
iv. Often has to look up definitions of words.
c. Came here to get a Masters Degree.
i. Better job opportunities.
2) Classes in English- Chris
a. Only take twelve credits
i. Intensive English classes year round.
ii. Never talked to a native speaker.
b. Spend a lot of time in the library.
i. Takes 4 hours for one class.
ii. Spends 3 times as much time in the library here.
iii. Come to the library on weekends
iv. Often has to look up definitions of words.
c. Came here to get a Masters Degree.
i. Better job opportunities.
ii. Work here first.
3) Religion- Thao
a. Chinese government does not allow freedom of religion.
i. In China, all religious organizations have to be authorized by the government.
ii. They are run by a dictator or by government.
1. Tibetan Buddhism are against the Chinese government, so the Chinese government are fighting and want to destroy them
iii. China’s government are afraid that if they allow freedom of religion, it will destroy their progress.
iv. You are not allowed to demonstrate in public. People cannot have a rally in public.
1. Catholics in China cannot communicate with the Pope. We rarely hear about the Pope visiting China.
3) Religion- Thao
a. Chinese government does not allow freedom of religion.
i. In China, all religious organizations have to be authorized by the government.
ii. They are run by a dictator or by government.
1. Tibetan Buddhism are against the Chinese government, so the Chinese government are fighting and want to destroy them
iii. China’s government are afraid that if they allow freedom of religion, it will destroy their progress.
iv. You are not allowed to demonstrate in public. People cannot have a rally in public.
1. Catholics in China cannot communicate with the Pope. We rarely hear about the Pope visiting China.
4) Communication- Natalie
a. The different types of communication that is popular in China.
i. Texting
ii. A form of facebook
b. Clip
5) Food- Stephanie
a. Authentic Chinese food is different from the American Chinese food.
i. Jay explained that it’s a whole different taste.
ii. Natalie’s experience in Chinatown.
iii. American Chinese cuisine refers to the style of food served by many Chinese restaurants in the United States. This type of cooking typically caters to western tastes, and differs significantly from the original Chinese cuisine.
iv. American Chinese food typically treats vegetables and garnish as while cuisines of China emphasize vegetables.
v. Native Chinese cuisine makes frequent use of Asian leafy vegetables like bok choy and kai-lan and puts a greater emphasis on fresh meat and seafood.
1. Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Chinese_cuisine visited 3/29/11
ii. A form of facebook
b. Clip
5) Food- Stephanie
a. Authentic Chinese food is different from the American Chinese food.
i. Jay explained that it’s a whole different taste.
ii. Natalie’s experience in Chinatown.
iii. American Chinese cuisine refers to the style of food served by many Chinese restaurants in the United States. This type of cooking typically caters to western tastes, and differs significantly from the original Chinese cuisine.
iv. American Chinese food typically treats vegetables and garnish as while cuisines of China emphasize vegetables.
v. Native Chinese cuisine makes frequent use of Asian leafy vegetables like bok choy and kai-lan and puts a greater emphasis on fresh meat and seafood.
1. Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Chinese_cuisine visited 3/29/11
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