本书为“国家精品课程系列教材”中的一本。书中所选的课文既体现语言的经典性，又不乏时效性；学生既可以学到充满诗情画意的美文，又可以体验反映现代气息和幽默的当代谚语。

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Part One Chinese Civilizatio.

Chapter I General Survey

 I.Geography

 II.Nationality

Chapter 2 History

 I.Pre-Historical Time

 II.Early History

 III.Imperial Era

 IV.Modem Period

Chapter 3 Language

 I.Origin

 II.Development

 III.Character

 IV.Four Treasures

Chapter 4 Culture

 I.Cultural Relic

 II.Literary Work

 III.Performing Art

Chapter 5 Education

 I.Ancient Achievement

 II.Modem Development

Chapter 6 Science

 I.Four Great Inventions

 II.Traditional Medicine

 III.World-Leading Achievement

Chapter 7 Philosophy

 I.Confucianism

 II.Taoism

 III.Buddhism

 IV.Christianity and Islam

Chapter 8 Architecture

 I.Feature

 II.Type

 III.Craftsmanship

Chapter 9 Folk Culture

 I.Lunar Calendar

 II.Traditional Holiday

 III.Ritual Practice

 IV.Custom

Chapter 10 Life

 I.Dietetic Culture

 II.Costume

 III.Sport

 IV.Entertainment

Part Two Local Culture

Chapter 11 Profile

 I.Jiangsu Province

 II.Yangtze Delta

Chapter 12 Gateway to Suzhou

 I.Historical Briefing

 II.Achievement

 III.Development

Chapter 13 Suzhou Close Up

 I.Suzhou, Venice in the Orient

 II.Historical Township

Chapter 14 Featured Architecture

 I.Temple and Pagoda

 II.Government Building and Guild-Hall

 III.Classical Garden

Chapter 15 Culture and Life

 I.Language and Art

 II.Handicraft

 III.Cuisine

 IV.Festival

 V.Lifestyle

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