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“Western Elements in the Films of Zhang Yimou”
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A ten page paper which looks at the work of Chinese film director Zhang Yimou, the most commercially successful of the Fifth Generation of film-makers. The way in which Zhang combines elements of traditional Chinese cultures and narrative structures with a Western perspective is analysed, and also the influence of both Imperial Chinese history and the Cultural Revolution on Zhang’s generation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLzhang.wps

“When China Ruled the Seas”
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The author uses the material presented in Louise Levathes’ “When China Ruled the Seas : The Treasure Fleet of the Dragon Throne, 1405-1433” to illustrate the factors which were at play in the fifteenth century in regard to naval expeditions. During this century China would undertake the chore of building one of the world’s most impressive naval fleets. This fleet of ships, and the men who sailed them, would bring China to the brink of a new world direction. Unfortunately, however, that direction would end abruptly as the leadership of China fell from one man’s hands to that of his son’s. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPchnSea.rtf

" The Adventures of Ibn Battuta: A Muslim Traveller of the 14th Century"
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This 5 page paper considers this book Ross E Dunn, and looks at how the main character managed to make a living during his 29 years of travelling. The bibliography cites 1 source.
Filename: TEibnbat.wps

"American Workers, Colonial Power"
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This 5 page paper discusses the book "American Workers, Colonial Power" by Dorothy Fujita-Rony, and how the Filipino experience parallels – and differs from – that of other Asian immigrants. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVAmWrks.rtf

"American Workers, Colonial Power": Filipino Migration to America
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This 5 page paper discusses the book "American Workers, Colonial Power" by Dorothy Fujita-Rony, and how the Filipino experience parallels – and differs from – that of other Asian immigrants. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVAmWks2.rtf

"Clay Walls": The Korean American Experience
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A 6 page discussion of Kim Ronyoung's "Clay Walls". This paper illustrates the differences between Haesu and Faye and contends that this difference defines the Korean American experience. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPasianA.rtf

"Desert Exile"
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This 3 page paper discusses Yoshiko Uchida's memoir about her time in a Japanese internment camp during WWII. Her crime and that of her family was simply being of Japanese descent. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVUchida.rtf

"Going Global:" China as an Expansion Site
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A 7 page paper providing country information, market screening and rationale for exporting cosmetics to China. Chinese women are not known for being particularly interested in "makeup" as it refers to color items, eye enhancement and producing illusions, but they always have been greatly interested in skin care. As greater numbers of Chinese women gain access to increased discretionary income, many indulge in cosmetics when they do not indulge in anything else. Overall retail sales increased 12% November 2004 to November 2005; cosmetic sales increased 19.4% during the same period. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSintlBizChina.rtf

"How I Got That Name": An Analysis of the Poem by Marilyn Chin
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A 5 page analysis of the poem by Marilyn Chin. Describes the poem as a first-person account of the immigrant experience. Suggests that the value of this work is that one can experience the variety of levels of integration which face immigrants to this country. This variety is exhibited by Chin's family members described in the poem. Contains several quotes from the poem. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPnamePm.doc

"Peony Pavilion" & Confucianism
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A 4 page research paper that analyzes the 400 year-old Chinese opera, The Peony Pavilion, in regards to how it reflects Confucianism. Also the writer discusses the music and style of this work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khpeony.rtf