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- Bad Luck Numbers in China
- Chinese Superstitions: Home And House Maintenance
- Become a Crime Analyst: Join a Growing, Dynamic Field
- Lesson Plan on China: Teach and Learn Chinese Culture through "Directional" Language
- American Influence on Chinese Slang
- Lucky Symbols in Chinese: A Lesson Plan for Teachers
- Learn Chinese by Learning Traditional Chinese Holidays
- Learning Chinese as a Second Language (CSL): Reviewing Available Options
- Avatar in China: Lesson Plan on Chinese Government
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Be a Certified Crime Scene Technician: Develop an Interesting Specialty
A specialty in crime scene investigation has appeal to professionals with a wide variety of backgrounds. People with an interest in law enforcement, private investigation, insurance investigation, and criminal justice can all find a rewarding experience...Published on June 29, 2011 to Online Learning & Degree Programs
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Earn a Certification in Forensic Nursing Online
Forensic nursing has become a specialty in the last fifteen years. Beginning with a small group of nurses who treated abused women, it has become an specialty with an international organization and has a major journal for professional research. This article...Published on August 20, 2010 to Online Learning & Degree Programs
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American Influence on Chinese Slang
This article looks at the Chinese adoption of an American slang expression "Be There or be Square" and its Chinese counterpart "Bú Jiàn Bú Sàn". It includes an instance where the Chinese expression is used and then...Published on June 2, 2010 to Language Learning
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Chinese Superstitions: Home And House Maintenance
Teachers presenting a unit on China will find that superstitions are an interesting way to introduce cultural insight. The principle Chinese "family" holiday is the Spring Festival. Rituals concerning all aspects of family life, especially home...Published on May 31, 2010 to Language Learning
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Bad Luck Numbers in China
Superstitions represent one of the links of our contemporary culture to the society of our ancestors. T The article investigates numerical traditions, which are especially powerful.Published on May 31, 2010 to Language Learning
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Lucky Symbols in Chinese: A Lesson Plan for Teachers
Learning how a culture expresses "luck" offers a good insight into the culture itself. One way the Chinese express "luck" is through the character system. This artcle explains how Chinese calligraphy enters into holiday celebrations, weddings...Published on April 20, 2010 to Language Learning
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Avatar in China: Lesson Plan on Chinese Government
The People's Republic of China is a culture and society that is difficult for foreigners to fully appreciate, and a case study will help us understand both the government and its opposition. The opening of the film "Avatar" offers a window...Published on April 12, 2010 to Language Learning
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Lesson Plan on China Based on “birthday” language: A Cultural Comparison
A unit on China can be enhanced with by discussing the way that Chinese celebrate birthdays. The celebration of birthdays offers insight into Chinese culture. References to birthday-oriented web sites will be included. Differences between the Western...Published on January 29, 2010 to Language Learning
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Lesson Plan on China: Teach and Learn Chinese Culture through "Directional" Language
This lesson plan on China incorporates the language. When studying Chinese, we can learn culture as we learn language. The language components discussed are "directional words", north, south, up, down, and so forthPublished on January 25, 2010 to Language Learning
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Learn Chinese by Learning Traditional Chinese Holidays
You may know some basic Chinese, such as the Romanized alphabet (pinyin), common greetings, and so forth. Now, take it to the next level and learn about Chinese culture and language, starting with traditional Chinese holidays!Published on December 31, 2009 to Language Learning