{"product_id":"contemporary-chinese-short-short-stories-a-parallel-text-0231181531","title":"Contemporary Chinese Short-Short Stories: A Parallel Text","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0231181531\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smith, Mike\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book presents Chinese short-short stories in English and Chinese, integrating language learning with cultural studies for intermediate to advanced learners of Mandarin Chinese and students of contemporary Chinese literature. Each chapter begins with a critical introduction, followed by two or more stories in parallel Chinese and English texts; each story is followed by a vocabulary list, discussion questions, and a biography of the author.The chapters are organized around central concepts in Chinese culture such as li (ritual), ren (benevolence), mianzi (face\/prestige), being filial, and the dynamics of yin and yang, as well as the themes of governance, identity, love, marriage, and change. The stories selected are short-shorts by important contemporary writers ranging from the most literary to everyday voices. Specifically designed for use in upper-level Chinese language courses, Contemporary Chinese Short-Short Stories: A Parallel Text offers students a window onto China today and pathways to its traditions and past as they gain language competence and critical cultural skills.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51680942227744,"sku":"NEW0231181531","price":44.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/71qLayHOTvL.jpg?v=1779358491","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/contemporary-chinese-short-short-stories-a-parallel-text-0231181531","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}