An Introduction to European Culture http://zsdrby.ycool.com/ Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:09:34 GMT Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:09:34 GMT http://sta.yculblog.com/images/logo/general-88x31.gif An Introduction to European Culture http://zsdrby.ycool.com/ Why Study Cultural History? http://zsdrby.ycool.com/post.2937182.html
Hello. 

You are all welcome to the first lectures on European Culture. I suppose you'll have to understand the methods and purposes of this course before you decide whether to take it seriously or not. Please have a look at the following essays to think, to question yourself, or to prepare yourself for real efforts as well as great rewards.

     What is "Culture"?

     Foreign Languages - Culture or Tool
    
     The Proper Attitude

     Why Study History

Once you make up your mind, we'll then go on together a journey through the cultural history of Europe.

Your comments are welcome.

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Are you ready for Fall 2008? Don't Fall Behind!

Here are WELCOME and GREETINGS from the course teacher of "Introduction to European Culture" (for English majors) and "Introduction to Western Culture"(for Translation students).

The Fall semester is rapidly approaching with 5 classes in FLC beginning on September 3, 2008. I trust that you are looking forward to an exciting and productive Fall. On this site you will find information which should be helpful in learning your course.

Should you have any questions about your course, please feel free to ask me in class, or contact me at rby123@zjnu.cn. 

Please note that while the Web is a fantastic treasure trove of information, browsing comes with a warning, as it is important to remember that the Internet is not a permanent medium. Frequently sites don't remain active, they move, are busy, have trouble with their servers, the phone lines are down, or they just simply disappear. 

If links from this  site fail to appear after repeated tries over a period of time, please let me know. I know how terribly frustrating it is to click on a hyperlink and get a "page not found" message. Also, if you find an interesting or informative site related to my topic headings --  one not already part of my lists, please let me know the address so I can add it.  Thanks!

Have fun browsing!   


... ]]> http://zsdrby.ycool.com/post.2935726.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:08:29 GMT Concluding the Course with Your Presentations http://zsdrby.ycool.com/post.2798555.html On the last day of this semester, I'd like to thank you all for your contributions to this course, 
and would recommend the following presentation ppt for your fun and further learning:

1. Alexander Pope
2. Alexander the Great
3. Baroque Art
4. Chivalry
5. Dining Etiquette
6. Extraordinary Popular Delusions And the Madness of Crowds
7. George Eliot
8. Hannibal
9. Joust
10. King Arthur
11. Knight in the Middle Ages
12. Narcissus
13. Noah's Ark
14. Roman Gladiators
15. Sparta
16. The Leaning Tower of  Pisa
17. Trojan War
18. Western Architecture

It is right now the coldest moment, and it feels even colder without snow. At the end of yet another semester and lunar year, deep in the freezing winter, I'm looking forward to the spring, with hope rekindled, and expecting my prayers to be answered in wondrous ways - that the dry seasons in life do not last, and we will rejoice and be glad in the coming Sping.

Have nice holidays.

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1. Plato
2. the Pentateuch
3. Code of Chivalry
4. Gothic
5. Calvinism
6. the English Revolution
7. Baroque Art
8. The Enlightenment
9. Faust

II. 列举／简答：
1. What are the major elements in European culture?
2. What were the merits shared by the greatest scientists of the 17th century?
3. Who are the best known Romantic writers or poets in England? What do you know about their major works?
4. Who were the important English Realist novelists? Name a few of their works.
5. Who were the important American Realist novelists or poets? Name a few of their works.

III.　问答：
1. What did the Romans have in common with the Greeks? And what was the chief difference between them?
2. What was the Hebrews major contribution to world civilization?
3. What are the main elements of humanism? How are these elements reflected in art and literature during the Italian Renaissance?
4. What was the significance of the Reformation in European civilization?
5. What are the chief differences between romanticism and realism?
6. What is Modernism? What are the most salient characteristics of the modernist movement?

Reference answer

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New Year Wishes

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汤因比：历史研究

亚当·斯密：国富论

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Catholic Encyclopedia: The Counter-Reformation

Counter Reformation at Encyclopedia.com

Also refer to:

The Catholic Counter-Reformation ppt.

The Wars of Christendom ppt.

And a documentary Henry VIII_1, Henry VIII_2

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世界通史

世界传世名画

西方音乐简史

... ]]> http://zsdrby.ycool.com/post.2763499.html Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:11:31 GMT Italian Renaissance: A Survey http://zsdrby.ycool.com/post.2759327.html My daughter and I went watching, together with our friends. We all enjoyed it very much and think it was BRILLIANT.

We're now back in the lecture room for our further study about European Culture. Here you may refer to a survey of Italian Renaissance and requirements of the book report. 

Those who would have in-class presentations on whatever topics about European Culture had better get well prepared and inform me a week or two earlier, so that I shall make arrangement.

Besides, follow the link to enjoy the movie on Elizabeth I.... ]]> http://zsdrby.ycool.com/post.2759327.html Wed, 21 Nov 2007 23:11:19 GMT Enjoy photos taken in UK http://zsdrby.ycool.com/post.2732152.html Scenes from Great Britain

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