Chinese Culture and History

          Module 1: Chinese Foundations

Section 1: Introduction to Ancient China  
- Lesson 1: Early Civilizations and Geographic Influences  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Early Civilizations and Geographic Influences  
- Lesson 2: Fundamental Social Structures  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Fundamental Social Structures  

Section 2: Key Dynasties and Their Impact  
- Lesson 1: Overview of the Xia and Shang Dynasties  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Overview of the Xia and Shang Dynasties  
- Lesson 2: The Zhou Dynasty and the Concept of the Mandate of Heaven  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: The Zhou Dynasty and the Concept of the Mandate of Heaven  

Section 3: Chinese Philosophical Beginnings  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Confucianism and Its Values  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to Confucianism and Its Values  
- Lesson 2: Basics of Taoism and Harmony with Nature  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Basics of Taoism and Harmony with Nature  

Section 4: Language and Writing Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Evolution of Chinese Characters  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Evolution of Chinese Characters  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy  

Section 5: Early Cultural Expressions  
- Lesson 1: Traditional Art and Symbols  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Traditional Art and Symbols  
- Lesson 2: The Role of Myths and Legends  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: The Role of Myths and Legends  


Module 2: Historical Milestones and Traditions

Section 1: The Rise of Imperial China  
- Lesson 1: The Qin Dynasty and the Unification of China  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: The Qin Dynasty and the Unification of China  
- Lesson 2: Construction of the Great Wall: Purpose and Legacy  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Construction of the Great Wall: Purpose and Legacy  

Section 2: Governance and Society in Imperial Times  
- Lesson 1: The Structure of Imperial Government  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: The Structure of Imperial Government  
- Lesson 2: Social Classes and Daily Life  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Social Classes and Daily Life  

Section 3: Cultural Flourishing Under the Emperors  
- Lesson 1: Achievements in Art and Literature  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Achievements in Art and Literature  
- Lesson 2: Religious and Spiritual Life in Imperial China  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Religious and Spiritual Life in Imperial China  

Section 4: Conflicts and Change  
- Lesson 1: Major Wars and Their Impacts  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Major Wars and Their Impacts  
- Lesson 2: Reforms and Shifts in Power  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Reforms and Shifts in Power  

Section 5: Preservation of Traditions  
- Lesson 1: Enduring Cultural Customs and Festivals  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Enduring Cultural Customs and Festivals  
- Lesson 2: Oral Traditions and Storytelling  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Oral Traditions and Storytelling  


Module 3: Cultural Traditions and Artistic Heritage

Section 1: Traditional Festivals and Celebrations  
- Lesson 1: The Chinese New Year Tradition  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: The Chinese New Year Tradition  
- Lesson 2: The Mid-Autumn Festival and Its Symbolism  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Mid-Autumn Festival and Its Symbolism  

Section 2: Art Forms and Aesthetics  
- Lesson 1: Traditional Chinese Painting and Brush Techniques  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Traditional Chinese Painting and Brush Techniques  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Chinese Music and Instruments  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduction to Chinese Music and Instruments  

Section 3: Literary Traditions  
- Lesson 1: Classical Poems and Prose  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Classical Poems and Prose  
- Lesson 2: The Role of Literature in Cultural Expression  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: The Role of Literature in Cultural Expression  

Section 4: Craftsmanship and Folk Arts  
- Lesson 1: The Art of Porcelain and Ceramics  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: The Art of Porcelain and Ceramics  
- Lesson 2: Traditional Textile Arts and Embroidery  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Traditional Textile Arts and Embroidery  

Section 5: Symbolism in Everyday Life  
- Lesson 1: Colors, Symbols, and Their Meanings  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Colors, Symbols, and Their Meanings  
- Lesson 2: Traditional Symbols in Architecture and Decoration  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Traditional Symbols in Architecture and Decoration  


Module 4: Language Skills and Cultural Context

Section 1: Basic Language Structures  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Pinyin and Pronunciation  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Pinyin and Pronunciation  
- Lesson 2: Essential Chinese Vocabulary Related to Culture  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Essential Chinese Vocabulary Related to Culture  

Section 2: Everyday Communication  
- Lesson 1: Greetings and Common Expressions  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Greetings and Common Expressions  
- Lesson 2: Asking Questions and Sharing Stories  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Asking Questions and Sharing Stories  

Section 3: Integrating Language with History  
- Lesson 1: Words That Shaped History  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Words That Shaped History  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Historical Texts at a Basic Level  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Understanding Historical Texts at a Basic Level  

Section 4: Interactive Cultural Projects  
- Lesson 1: Creating Simple Multimedia Presentations  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Creating Simple Multimedia Presentations  
- Lesson 2: Storytelling Through Visual Aids  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Storytelling Through Visual Aids  

Section 5: Exploring Cultural Narratives  
- Lesson 1: Oral Histories and Family Traditions  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Oral Histories and Family Traditions  
- Lesson 2: Recording Personal Reflections on Chinese Culture  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Recording Personal Reflections on Chinese Culture  


Module 5: Contemporary China and Ongoing Traditions

Section 1: From Past to Present  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Modern Chinese History  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Overview of Modern Chinese History  
- Lesson 2: Continuity in Tradition and Change  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Continuity in Tradition and Change  

Section 2: Modern Cultural Expressions  
- Lesson 1: Contemporary Chinese Art and Cinema  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Contemporary Chinese Art and Cinema  
- Lesson 2: Modern Interpretations of Traditional Festivals  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Modern Interpretations of Traditional Festivals  

Section 3: Integration of Language and Culture Today  
- Lesson 1: Everyday Communication in a Modern Context  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Everyday Communication in a Modern Context  
- Lesson 2: New Media and Storytelling in China  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: New Media and Storytelling in China  

Section 4: Experiencing China in the 21st Century  
- Lesson 1: Cultural Exchange and Global Influences  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Cultural Exchange and Global Influences  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Modern Customs and Etiquette  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding Modern Customs and Etiquette  

Section 5: Reflections and Future Perspectives  
- Lesson 1: Recapping Key Historical Events and Traditions  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Recapping Key Historical Events and Traditions  
- Lesson 2: Envisioning the Future of Chinese Culture  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Envisioning the Future of Chinese Culture