Reading is critical to the academic learning experience. Students are encouraged to read beyond the classroom in the summer reading program. Reading contemporary, modern, and classical works help to put into perspective our current life experiences; fears, hopes, and the quest for happiness. Reading them in Chinese will deepen your bi-cultural understanding of the peoples of greater China and Chinese Diaspora as well as your own beliefs.
2009 Summer Reading As Flagship scholars and aspiring future leaders, the knowledge and experienced gained through reading is invaluable. Although there are many wonderful and insightful books we have selected just two as required for fall 2009 - A Free Life by Ha Jin and 《活着》(To Live) by 余华 (Yu Hua). Students will be given writing assignments in the fall term based on their class level.
Reading Assignments by Course Level: A Free Life - all students at all levels are asked to read the book and be prepared to present and discuss the autobiographical experience during fall orientation. To Live
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Summer readings help to maintain and improve reading proficiency, increase fluency and vocabulary skills, and enhance the academic experience. As Flagship scholars we encourage you to read to learn, love, and explore the world depicted in contemporary, modern, and classical perspectives. This will further help you develop a deeper bi-cultural understanding of the peoples of greater China (and Chinese around the world) and America.
As you explore new authors, poets, and genre your readings will be become part of your portfolio of knowledge and add to yours and our Flagship library. Below are some of OUR favorite books by Chinese and American authors. Many of the books have also been adapted into movies. Please help us add to the list by sharing with us books and authors that have influenced you. Again, the books are often readily available on online reading sites such as www.shuku.net, www.tianyabook.com, http://book.lystudy.com, www.mwjx.com, http://book.sina.com.cn, or http://book.sina.com.cn, videos on tudou.com
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