Extended Reading
Reading for Chinese culture Read and get to know more about Confucianism.
Before You Read What do you think modern day Chinas looks like? Before reading, take one minute to think about modern China. Tell what your impressions of what China looks like.
Then recollect your knowledge of Confucius. What do you know about the philosopher Confucius? Where was Confucius born? Which centuries did he live in? How did he try to spread his philosophy? What dynasty made his philosophy official governmental policy?
Confucius
For over 2,500 year, Confucianism has influenced the development of China. Confucius was a philosopher and teacher who spoke about the importance of family, education, and harmony. Confucius's disciples carried his message and passed it on, untile Confucianism was adopted by the Han dynasty three centuries later. The people and nation of China have been greatly influenced by Confucianism, something that can still be seen in modern day China in a variety of ways.
Words to Know The story you are going to read is about the country of China, its history, the beliefs of some of its people, and its culture.
While You Read While reading the following parts, read attentively and finish the tasks in-between.
While you are reading, get ready to find the information in the story to answer the questions:
What was China like around 500 BC?
What type of relationship do a ruler and subject have?
Which dynasty adopted Confucius's ideas?
What does Confucius say about young people and older people?
What does Confucius feel should be a pleasant experience?
How many Chinese people live abroad?
After You Read Finish the following items according to what you've read.
Congratulations!
You've completed the study of Chapter 2 of Interculture Communication.
