This is a general compilation of textbooks, activity books, trade books, and reference materials suitable for teaching about China. A portion of the listings are briefly annotated and some include information about grade level. (JDH)

Reviews the accomplishments of the present generation of United States scholars who specialized in the history of Nationalist China. Maintains that these scholars, working in the period between 1965 and the present, have increased the objectivity of work on the Nationalists, formulated new questions for study, and added depth and detail to the…

Cites five innovative projects in China studies operating in elementary and secondary schools. One of several articles on China studies in this journal issue. (SJL)

The author briefly describes selected instructional media--excluding films--on the geography, history, art, culture, and everyday life of China. Grade levels and ordering sources are provided. This is one of several articles on China studies appearing in this issue. (SJL)

This unit, intended for secondary level students, is a general introduction to Chinese cooking. It is meant to inform students about the origins of Chinese cooking styles in their various regional manifestations, and it can be used to discuss how and why different cultures develop different styles of cooking. The first part of the unit, adapted…

The author examines how Asian political leaders are attempting to develop a set of unified shared beliefs among their populace. The task of the historian in promoting this cultural heritage is examined. (DE)

The Socialist Revolution has brought dramatic changes in Chinese social institutions. This paper investigates how older Chinese have fared in this massive reorganization of Chinese society. The study concludes that the aged have largely maintained their traditionally high status in both the countryside and the urban sector. (Author)

Traditional festivals and customs of the Chinese people are described in this publication which can be used with secondary level students. In the margins of the text are numbers which indicate slides and cultural objects that relate to the text. The text, however, can be used without the slides and objects. The following festivals are described:…

Summarizes recent intellectual and historical activity in the field of early Chinese studies. Concludes that the increasing opportunity for scholarly exchange and the recent increase of publications will further strengthen our understanding of China. (JDH)

Designed to provide a resource to scholars, students, and other professionals needing to understand the role of education in the People's Republic of China, this work begins with an extended (26 pages) essay about China's educational enterprise: its history, development, prospects, and problems. An annotated bibliography comprised of over 3,050…

This unit will introduce secondary level students to Chinese literature. The first part of the unit discusses poetry which has always been the most highly prized form of Chinese literature. The discussion examines the "Complete Tang Poems," the "Book of Songs" compiled by Confucius, the "Songs of Chu," and the "Li Sao." Students learn about the…

This unit, intended for use with secondary students, presents background information on the Chinese economy. The subject warrants serious consideration because Sino-American trade has grown remarkable in the last decade and economic events occurring in China have the capacity to affect events in this country. The unit contains a six part narrative…

It is the purpose of this article to examine the intellectual background of the study of Chinese political culture, to trace, review, and discuss the more important works on the subject, to discuss problems inherent in such a study and, finally, to make suggestions about the directions of further research in the field. The journal is available…

The author evaluates several intermediate/secondary-level films about China--past and present--and suggests criteria to use in evaluating others. Avoidance of stereotypes is emphasized. Sources and prices are provided for the cited films. One of several articles on China studies in this journal issue. (SJL)