China Program Orientation: Chinese Culture 中国文化

1. China Program Orientation: Chinese Culture中国文化 For Students Going to China to Study Dr. MA Yan 马焰 Director, the Confucius Institute at URI Graduate School of Library and Information Studies Email: yanma@uri.edu

2. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Location: China When friends gather round from afar do we not rejoice? By Chap.1, LunYu Confucius 

3. Land China 9,597 km² U.S. 9,364 km²

5. Land Map of China http://www.chinapage.com/map/map.html Interactive Map of China http://china.scmp.com/map/

6. Time Zones China 1 time zone U.S. 8 time zones

7. Chinese Cities and Provinces China is administratively divided into 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 centrally administrative municipalities* and 2 special administrative regions (SAR)** http://www.chinatoday.com/city/a.htm

8. Population China 1.37 billion 56 minority groups U.S. 300,000,000

9. Land and Population Beijing: Land: 16,801 km²    Population: 22 million (2010) Washington DC: Land: 177 km² Population: 599,657

10. Land and Population Shanghai: Land: 7337 km²    Population: 19.2 million (2010) New York City: Land: 830 km² Population: 8.3 million

11. Land and Population Zhejiang (smallest province in China) Land: 101,800km²    Population: 43.43million Rhode Island (smallest state in the US) Land: 4,000km² Population: 1,076,189

12. Land and Population Hangzhou (Capital city of Zhejiang) Land: 16,596km²    Population: 6.08million Climate: 68-81 F Providence (Capital city of RI) Land: 53.2km² Population: 178,126 Climate: 58-77 F

13. The Great Wall

14. Shanghai

15. Hangzhou

16. Hangzhou

17. Chinese History Over 5,000 years.

18. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Universities to study in China: Peking University, Beijing Zhejiang University, Hangzhou You are going to a rising developing country. The population is 4 times more than that in the US.

19. LSC590 Chinese Information Services First impressions: Seas of people, cars, bikes, etc. Fear of crossing the streets. Noisy. Crowded. Dusty. Differences in etiquettes, etc.

20. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Time: The two-week Summer Seminar will be held from August 17-August 27, 2010. Location: Peking University, Beijing and Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

21. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Academic Activities: --Lectures --Over 10 Library tours --Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Ningbo. --Finish one research paper for students who take the course for credits.

22. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Cost & registration: 3 graduate credits or for non-credit. Program Fees: $2500 including tuition, library tours, in-China airfare, room and meals on the library tours.

23. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Travel: The following travel agency is recommended: China Silk Tours 280 Madison Ave Suite 907 New York, NY 10016 Phone Number: 1-800-945-7960 Fax: 1-212-679-6851 Email: elsa@chinasilktour.com Web:www.chinasilktours.com The Owner Elsa Lo. Please tell her you are a student in Dr. Ma’s class at the University of Rhode Island.

24. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Visa: A visa is required in advance of traveling to China, and this requires a trip to a Chinese consulate, which only exist in major cities. Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Washington, D.C. http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/default.htm Embassy and Consulates General of the People's Republic of China http://www.china-embassy.org/eng/hzqz/t84229.htm

25. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Visa: You can use travel agencies provided in your Acceptance Letter. Or, you can use the following online services. You will be responsible for your handling of the services with these agencies for security or safety of your passport. http://www.travisa.com/ http://www.urgentpassportandvisa.com/ http://www.mychinavisa.com/

26. LSC590 Chinese Information Services On the visa form, you will need to fill out the lodging information: We will stay in Beijing University, Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, Tu An Hotel of Shanghai Library. Itinerary: We will arrive in Beijing on August 16 and return on the 27th. In China, we will visit libraries in Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Ningbo.

27. LSC590 Chinese Information Services What do I need for immunizations? No immunizations are required in order to travel to China, but it’s strongly recommended to receive vaccinations for Hepatitis A and typhoid. Information can be found here: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/eastasia.htm Vaccinations are obtained at local travel clinics, rather than one’s regular doctor. Here is a friendly and convenient RI clinic: Concentra Medical Center 203 Concord St. Suite 301 Pawtucket, RI 02860 401-722-8880

28. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Money: --You can get some Chinese Yuan before you leave for China in your local bank. --You can use your ATM card to withdraw money in China. --Currency exchange counter is available right at the Pudong Airport. --You can use your traveler’s checks to cash Yuan in China. $1 = 6.8 Yuan Currency Converter: http://www.xe.com/ucc/

29. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Money: --You can use your credit card for purchases at most of the stores, hotels, etc. --It’s possible to rely on ATMs for cash, but there is a 2000 ($263) yuan per day limit on ATMs. --Also, most American banks will charge hefty service fees for the exchange, and they charge per transaction. It might be worth opening an account especially for the trip that does not charge fees for international withdrawals. --Cashing traveler’s checks is possible at hotels , but only at certain banks’ main offices.

30. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Hotel: In Beijing, we will stay in the same hotel reserved by Peking University. In Hangzhou, you can stay in the International College dorm at the cost built in your $2500. ($12 per night). Or: you can choose to stay in a hole Lingfeng across the street of Zhejiang University at the cost of 240 ($31) Yuan per night. It is like the quality of Days Inn in the US. Two of you can share a room. Please let Professor Ma know your choice ASAP.

31. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Travel: It is IMPERATIVE for you to arrive at or before 7:00 p.m. on August 16th in Beijing International Airport. Peking University bus will pick up students in the airport. If you arrive before that day and/or are willing to take a bus to go to Beijing University. The exact hotel address will be posted soon. We will depart after 4:00 pm on August 19th for Hangzhou. The class will be over by 4:00 p.m. on August 27th in Shanghai. You need to make travel plans to either visit other parts of China after that time or return to the United States after that time.

32. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Electricity Electric current throughout China is 220 volts, 50 cycles. You will need to bring a transformer if you are bringing an electrical appliance that does not have a ‘universal’ or ‘world’ power supply. Time Time throughout China is standardized, based on Beijing time. Beijing is 12 hours ahead of EST; when it is 8:00 pm in Beijing, it’s 8:00 am the same day in New York.

33. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Communication: Here are the important phone numbers to communicate with Professors Ma, Chen at PU, and Pan at ZJU. Dr. Yan Ma: 13616520502 (dial direct as it is in China) Dr. Yan Ma’s US cell phone: 401-207-1396. Professor CHEN Guang, Director of student affairs office, Information Management Department, PKU Cell phone: 13911609270 Professor PAN Xiaosong, Faculty of Arts and Humanities Cell phone: 135888198005     Office: 0571-88981209 Country code for China is 86. City code for Beijing is 10 and Hangzhou is: 0571 (sometimes, you need to omit the 0 in dialing the phone number).

34. LSC590 Chinese Information Services What to bring and what to pack? Clothes Chinese vs. American styles Shoes: walking shoes Medicine Advil, Tylenol, Excedrin, Laxatives, Cough Syrup/Drops, etc Toiletries Toothbrushes, Floss, Tissue paper, etc. Electronics Converters, etc

35. LSC590 Chinese Information Services What to bring and what to pack? A backpack will be helpful. Keep your money in close in a safe place or keep it with you.

36. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Packing List: --passport stamped with Chinese visa -- airline tickets -- money and money belt (credit cards, cash, and traveler’s checks, with records kept at home) --insurance information -- sunscreen, sunglasses, and/or a broad-rimmed sun hat or cap --first-aid kit and toiletries (Deodorant, band-Aids, antiseptic cream, Pepto Bismol, Imodium, aspirin, etc.)

37. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Packing List: -- extra medication, if necessary (with the prescription) -- mosquito repellent with DEET -- light-weight rain jacket, umbrella, and waterproof sandals/shoes -- alarm clock -- small flashlight

38. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Packing List: -- extra film or memory card and camera batteries -- supply of business cards, to exchange with Chinese and U.S. counterparts -- travel necessities for long flights (ear plugs, travel pillow, eye shades, etc.) -- spare pair of prescription glasses or contact lenses -- photos of yourself and family (helpful while making friends with locals) -- guidebook, maps -- plastic bags (particularly handy for wet items or for carry-on liquids for the flight) -- a pair of comfortable shoes for hiking or walking around parks

39. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Packing List: A few gifts or mementos from home—a few simple modest gifts are useful, and are at times a highly appreciated and appropriate gesture, especially for those who receive special assistance for some reasons. Some ideas are: a small gift like an illustrated calendar, US scenery book from your area, US postcards, American made t-shirt from your home university, collectors postage stamps, a picture of you with your family, American made children’s gifts, Crayola markers with special features (scent, invisible, color change), etc.

40. LSC590 Chinese Information Services Packing List: -- an adaptable, flexible, and relaxed attitude Note: Make photocopies of your passport, visa, airline tickets, and traveler’s checks, and leave them at home or at work with someone. Having photocopies accessible (via fax) will make replacement (in case of loss or theft) much easier.

41. Learning a Different Culture In American Heritage English Dictionary, you'll find a primary definition of culture as "The totality of socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all other products of human work and thought.“ Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary “The way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time.”

42. Culture Shock A feeling of confusion felt by someone visiting a country or place that they do not know.

43. Cultural Differences What are the cultural differences between American and Chinese or other cultures?

44. Cultural Differences How do we accept, appreciate, honor, and bridge the cultural differences?

45. Chinese Language (Chinese Characters) As we know, written Chinese is not an alphabetic language. but a script of ideograms We call Chinese characters as 'squared characters' and they are. For instance, the sun was written as    , the moon as   , water as    , the cow as    and so on. http://www.uri.edu/artsci/lsc/Faculty/yanma/slide_show/home.html

46. Communication Chinese Ni Hao! Have you had your meal? American Hello! Have a nice day!

47. Communication Order of Name China: Ma Yan USA: Yan Ma Order of Time and Location China: Year/Month/Day USA: Month/Day/Year

48. Communication Courtesy, Politeness, Kindness, Hospitality Keqi- The notion of keqi is based on the amalgamation of two Chinese words, 'ke' meaning 'guest' and 'qi' signifying 'behavior'. Together, this cultural concept advocates thoughtful, courteous and refined behavior. In meeting with Chinese people, it is important to demonstrate humility and modesty as exaggerated claims of ability are viewed with suspicion and are likely to be looked into.

49. Communication Hospitality: If you are offered something by a Chinese friend, how would you respond? Chinese: American:

50. Communication Hospitality: When you visit a Chinese friend at his/her home, how will you be treated and how will you respond? Chinese: American: