Resources for teaching Chinese

Asia Society: The mission of the Asia Center, located at the University of Kentucky, is to be a catalyst for educational and professional opportunities to engage with Asia’s peoples, cultures, heritages, geographies, languages, arts, sciences, economies and technologies.

CalligraphyThe tradition and history of the art of calligraphy in Chinese culture. Covering the types of calligraphic script; techniques of transmission; calligraphy during the Six Dynasties Period; Tang Dynasty calligraphy; and calligraphy in China today.

Art - A look at Chinese painting

Ceramics - An excellent online teaching resource about "Tomb Treasures," "Reaching Distant Lands" and "Fit for the Emperor," with "For Teachers" lesson plans and "Online Resources" links to related art sites.

Clothing - Overview of traditional Chinese clothing and the 20th-century adaptations of these traditions.

Gardens - Covers the garden's ancient origins, the key elements of its design, its social uses and the aesthetic aims of this pursuit.

Homes - This online teaching unit covers the architecture and interiors of traditional Chinese homes, dissecting the social meanings imbedded in their design.

Chinese K-16 Flagship Program - University of Oregon

Chinese Language Programs in American Schools

Materials from UCLA. Search by language and/or level.

Chinese New Year: activities and other resources.

Painting  - A visual sourcebook of Chinese civilization

E.L. Easton - Languages Online

TeAchnology - Free and easy-to-use resources

 

 

 

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  • Author: Tammy Lane
  • Updated: July 6, 2011