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A Reflection of Reality: Selected Readings in Contemporary Chinese Short Stories (The Princeton Language Program: Modern Chinese,New
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A Reflection of Reality is an anthology of modern Chinese short stories designed as an advancedlevel textbook for students who have completed at least three years of collegelevel Chinese. While many advancedlevel Chinese language textbooks stress only practical communication, this textbook uses stories from wellknown Chinese authors not only to enhance students' language proficiency, but also to expose students to the literature, history, and evolution of modern Chinese society.The twelve stories selected for this textbook are written by such contemporary authors as Yu Hua, Wang Anyi, and Gao Xingjian, and have appeared in various newspapers and magazines in China. Each story is filled with useful sentence structures, vocabulary, and cultural information, and is followed by an extensive vocabulary list, numerous sentence structure examples, grammar exercises, and discussion questions. The textbook also includes a comprehensive pinyin index. A Reflection of Reality will effectively improve students' Chinese language skills and their understanding of today's China.Advancedlevel Chinese language textbook Selected short stories reflect contemporary Chinese society and culture Extensive vocabulary lists, sentence structure examples, grammar exercises, and discussion questions Comprehensive pinyin index
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- Q: What is 'A Reflection of Reality' about? A: A Reflection of Reality is an anthology of modern Chinese short stories designed for advanced-level learners of Chinese. It explores contemporary Chinese society and culture through selected works by notable authors.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The textbook is authored by Chou, Chih-p'ing, who has curated a selection of short stories from various contemporary Chinese writers.
- Q: What are the main features of this textbook? A: The textbook includes extensive vocabulary lists, sentence structure examples, grammar exercises, discussion questions, and a comprehensive pinyin index.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: A Reflection of Reality contains 432 pages, providing ample content for advanced learners.
- Q: What is the intended audience for this textbook? A: This textbook is intended for students who have completed at least three years of college-level Chinese and are looking to enhance their language proficiency and cultural understanding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: No, this book is designed for advanced-level learners and may not be suitable for beginners who have not yet developed foundational language skills.
- Q: When was this book published? A: A Reflection of Reality was published on August 24, 2014.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Q: Does this book include exercises for practice? A: Yes, it includes grammar exercises and discussion questions to help reinforce language skills and facilitate classroom discussions.
- Q: Can this book be used in a classroom setting? A: Yes, it is designed as a textbook and is suitable for use in a classroom setting, particularly for advanced Chinese language courses.