Thanks everyone who brought in party food for us to enjoy together. We had a great quarter one together. Hope you will have a great first quarter.

thanks


gao laoshi

Today we had our first cookout. It seems like everyone enjoyed the scallion pancake. Please make an effort to make the dish at home for your family and see how it turns out.

zai jian

We have started the session on Chinese education system. During class, we watched " Please vote for me". It is a very though provoking film and we can discuss them further later.  Next class, like I promised, we can start cooking our first food item: cong you bing( Scallion Pancake). 

zai jian

Next Day 5, we are going to do our first Chinese cooking: Scallion Pancake. Afterwards, we will head back to our classroom so that you can present your research.

We have finished our Culinary journey. Next topic we are going to explore is Chinese school system.  We will start by lettign your finding out the answers for the following questions. Please feel free to use internet, or interview one of the international students on campus:
1. What are the divisions of the Chinese schools, such as elementary school, middle school etc...
2. What are the subjects that a student learn at school. You can use Middle School as an example.
3. How are the testing system go in China?
4. Please list a typical schedule of a Chinese student and an American student( like yours). Please explain the major differences.

zai jian

You all did a great job with the presentation on Taiwan and Canton. Next class, we are going to finish the Chinese culinary adventure documentary. There is no assigned homework today.

zai jian

During class, we watched the journey into Yunnan and Kashgar.  It is a great that we have been able to combine research as well as movie viewing together.  Next class, we are going to talk about Canton( Guang Dong) and Taiwan. Just as before, you need to research on the two places and present on the local characterisitics, and pick up 5 interesting sightseeing and food items to present on.

Also, please print out the Chinese character practice sheet here. The link is here: Chinese Practice Sheet

zai jian

Today you all did great presentations on Yunnan and Kashgar. We also watched clips of the documentary about Yunnan.

Attached is a vocabulary list we have learned so far. Please save it on your computer and review them often. Flashcard is a good idea too. We are going to review them during next class so that you are prepared for the quiz the following class. That is your homework today.

Here is the link: Vocabuarly