Chinese: Third Level Chinese (CHIN-300)
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Course Description
Four class periods. This course provides more emphasis on reading and writing. Students are introduced to longer texts, covering such topics as family life, social issues, and aspects of Chinese culture. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chinese 200.
<<清明上河图>>是中国十大传世名画之一。宋代画家张择端作。画的主题是描绘北宋首都汴京（今河南开封），在清明节那天从城郊到城内街市的繁华热闹景象。是流传至今的反映当时汴京生活面貌的宏伟巨作。它以全景式的构图，精细的笔法，细致而生动的描绘，广阔而详尽地展示出当时各阶层人物的生活和动态，包括经济状况，城乡关系，民情风俗等。
<<清明上河图>>属一级国宝,它生动地记录了中国十二世纪城市生活的面貌，这在我国乃至世界绘画史上都是独一无二的。
Steps in the Research Process
Begin your research with an understanding of the process. Or, look to the menu on the left hand side of this wiki page.
Make sure you read and understand your assignment since your teacher has specific requirements for the assignment. Also, know the due date and start now!
Get an Overview with Reference Sources
Reference sources give you an overview of your topic. They help you identify key words that will aid you in searching the online catalog and various electronic databases. Also, reference sources often give suggestions for further reading, which can include books, articles or websites.
REF 299.5 H23AN Handbook of Chinese mythology REF 306.0951 EN19DA Encyclopedia of contemporary Chinese culture REF 951 C14 1991 The Cambridge encyclopedia of China REF 951 M722 Modern China : an encyclopedia of history, culture, and nationalism REF 950 M95EA East Asia : a new history REF 951 P41E Encyclopedia of China : the essential reference to China, its history and culture
Also check the bibliographies for further information. Remember to use cross references, indexes, and tables of contents to help you locate information.
Suggested Keywords or Subjects via Catalog Search
Try the following terms for your search:
- China -- Encyclopedias.
- China -- History -- 20th century -- Sources.
- China -- Social conditions -- 1976-2000.
- China -- Social life and customs
- China -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction
- Chinese language -- Composition and exercises.
- Chinese language -- Readers
- Chinese language -- Readers -- Civilization.
- Chinese language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers
- Chinese language -- Translating into English
- Chinese language -- Vocabulary.
- Chinese literature - History & Criticism
- Chinese poetry -- Tang dynasty, 618-907
- Chinese poetry -- Translations into English.
- Family -- China -- History.
- Popular culture -- China.
Library Catalog
Other Library Catalogs
Note: When you need to request materials from other libraries via online catalog above, you will need a library card with a PIN. If you don't have one yet, the librarians at the Circulation Desk will help you set it up.
Also, eBook could be another useful source to you as well, such as
葫芦岛百万日侨大遣返 = Repatriation of one million Japanese via Huludao You can even select your interface language as needed.
Recommended Databases for Further Research
Access to Full Text Periodicals and other reference sources is available through the following subscription databases:
World Book Advanced Atlas, Dictionaries, Encyclopedia and Explore the World.
Lexis-Nexis Search today's news around the world, or news in previous ten years
Oxford Languages Online Oxford 汉英>英汉词典
PA's A to Z Databases
Selected Internet Resources
Internet Public Libraries 中文报刊
CCCC in Cambridge, MA 中文报刊,网站,广播,电视
中文期刊 Note: To access to BPL's electronic resources, you will need to sign up an BPL's e-Card.
Online Chinese Idioms and words 成语,汉字大全在线
The Library of Congress's Portals to the World - China 国会图书馆的中文资料
World Book for encyclopedia, atlas and dictionary
Boston Public Library 世界语资料库. (Note: To access to BPL's electronic resources, you will need to sign up an BPL's e-Card.
World Languages Sites From NOBLE: North of Boston Library Exchange, Inc.
Pacific Asian Museum 中国陶瓷艺术
清明河上图清明上河图全卷
国宝清明河上图清明上河图生动地记录了中国十二世纪城市生活的面貌，这在中国乃至世界绘画史上都是独一无二的珍品。
广播孔子学院 Confucius Institute on the Air
百度百科全书 It's the largest online Chinese encyclopedia.
Build Up Your Bibliography and Avoid Plagiarism
For this assignment, you will be required to use the MLA Citation Style. For help with this, see the Citing Sources page in the wiki, pick up an MLA Style sheet from the reference desk, or ask a librarian for further help!
Remember, you not only have to cite direct quotes, but also text that you paraphrase. Anything you write that is not an original thought must be properly cited!
Your Instructional Librarian
Or, email me at spei@andover.edu to ask a question or set up a meeting. You can also call me at x4228 or simply stop by! First, know what style your teacher asks you to use, then click the link below to learn how to use them via samples given. If you have further questions, please feel free to ask librarians at the Help Desk.
