China's Development and Dilemmas compiles fourteen authentic readings to provide a nuanced picture of contemporary China. Focusing largely on controversial political and social dilemmas in Chinese society since the implementation of economic reforms, this book addresses topics such as environmental problems, reform and development, culture and identity, and democracy issues. Thoughtfully selected essays originally written for educated Chinese audiences by outstanding experts in their respective fields help learners gain a deeper understanding of and historical perspective on problems central to the Chinese experience, while building advanced academic and professional proficiency in Chinese.
Background information at the start of each lesson provides social and historical context for each writer or topic, and original extensive reading passages written by the authors complement the main texts and provide additional reading practice. A rich array of practice activities and exercises in each lesson helps refine students' communicative and critical thinking skills. The lessons in this textbook can be taught in any order, alllowing for flexible classroom use.
A rich companion website at cdd.chengtsui.co provides supporting audio, video, study guides, and teaching tips, empowering students and teachers to make the most of the materials.
In this Series
China's Development and Dilemmas
- Background information provides social and historical context for each writer or topic
- Original extended reading passages by the authors provide additional reading practice
- A rich array of practice activities and exercises help refine students’ communication and critical thinking skills
- Lessons can be taught in any order, allowing for flexible classroom use
- A companion website provides supporting audio, video, study guides, and teaching tips
“Students outside of China...normally see China through the lens of Western or their own local media. The essays in this volume—all authentic materials written for a well-educated native Chinese audience—reflect the viewpoints of native Chinese intellectuals, giving students an understanding of contemporary China through the eyes and minds of the Chinese.”
An impressively informative and pioneering volume on the subject, China's Development and Dilemmas: Authentic Readings for Advanced Learners brings together essential authentic writings by leading Chinese intellectuals on important issues in contemporary China. A wide range of thought-provoking topics invites students to take different points of view and engage in discussion and debate. Highly effective activities to enhance students' communicative and critical thinking skills round out the volume. Topics are addressed discretely, giving teachers flexibility on which reading to introduce when. Most importantly, this work enables students to achieve professional functionality...Exceptionally well organized and presented, China's Development and Dilemmas is an ideal curriculum textbook and unreservedly recommended for college and university library Contemporary China collections and supplemental studies lists.