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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

"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

"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

"Peony Pavilion"/Confucianism & Daoism
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A 4 page research paper/essay that analyzes The Peony Pavilion, a 400-year-old masterpiece in the style of Chinese Kunju opera, China's oldest surviving theatrical style. Written in the late sixteenth century by Tang Xianzu (1550-1617), this work demonstrates how both Confucianism and Daoism had become intertwined in the fabric of Chinese culture. The writer discusses how the focus on issues of respect and ritual derive directly from Confucianism. Such issues are extremely significant to the male characters. The women in the opera, however, express a more Daoist view of life. Examination of this work demonstrates that both philosophies co-existed in sixteenth century Chinese culture. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khppcd.rtf

"The Colors of the Mountain"
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A 4 page paper which provides a book review of "The Colors of the Mountain" by Da Chen. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAclrda.rtf

"The Concubine's Children" by Denise Chong
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A 5 page paper which examines different incidents in Denise Chong's "The Concubine's Children." The incidents, or events, discussed are those which help to illustrate how complex the Chinese culture is as it relates to issues such as culture shock, family relationships, marital relationships, gender roles, and social interaction. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAchong.wps

"The Dragon's Village" Chen Yuan-tsung (1980)
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(14 pp.) A Chinese history scholar has written: "Most sympathetic observers of Chinese women have … concluded that a major obstacle on the road to furthering gender equality in China remains the task of overcoming women's long ingrained 'sense of inferiority ' in their new roles and their acceptance of subordination in light of a thousand years of cultural conditioning." This issue will be discussed in relationship to Chen Yuan-tsung's autobiography, The Dragon's Village (1980) Bibliography lists 1 sources.
Filename: BBchnwm.doc

A Comparative Assessment of Successful Communist Revolutions in Russia and China
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This 8 page paper provides a comparative overview of the factors that account for the successful communist revolutions n Russia and China. This paper considers the similarities of each revolution and the factors that determined the maintenance of communism over time. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: MHRuChi.doc

A COMPARISON OF CULTURES: CHINESE VERSUS GRECIAN
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This five page paper compares and contrasts the ancient civilizations of Greece and China. Examples from sociological, cultural, national given. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MBgrchnse.rtf