Session #3 - February 18

[Alison Douglas]

I agree with you, it does seem like there really isn't anything being done to stop the Chinese government.  It seems like whatever idea they have really about anything that they're able to move foward.  Until the citizens are safetly able to resist, it will continue.  It doesn't seem like anytime soon that this will happen.  As soon as the Chinese governent notices large groups of any kind, then that is put to an end quickly.

[Virgina Jackson]

Thank you for sharing your insight and additional information.  As a Christian, it was very interesting in our study to see the role of Christianity in China.  Further research, from my perspective, will take place on this topic.  The structure of religion in China is also interesting.  Is it really free choice, and what happens if you go against the structure?

[Virgina Jackson]

You brought up some very good points.  It would be interesting to read research about American students, on all college levels, who go abroad and study.   I have colleagues who have taught in China, but it would be really interesting to read about the impact of American exchange students who study in China, their experiences, and how they have/are implementing their learned knowledge in the U.S. (if they returned).  What is the common area of study of such students, how are they welcomed in the environment(s), etc.  

[Kelly McKee]

Amir, thanks for sharing this link.  the articles in this week's session about christianity in china were really interesting.  i've had several opportunites to attend Easter services at a catholic church in Shanghai in past years.  I've always been shocked by the number of chinese attending the services.   

[Kelly McKee]

Lynne, it is interesting how some of the first europeans to enter china in the 1500s were catholics.  such as matteo ricci.  there is a cathedral and museum in the xujiahui neighborhood of shanghai that shares this history in a postivie manner.  the europeans were known to bring more than just religion to china-they brought new foods and other goods from the americans and other regions of the world.

[Kelly McKee]

Billie,  I also enjoyed the articles about dancing in China.  I'm always so amayzed to see so many people dancing and exercising in the parks in China during my visits to the country.  I wish the elderly here in the US would take note of this type of activity as it is good health practices for all.  Yet, as we read in the articles sometimes it can get out of control with 'noise pollution.'

 

[Kelly McKee]

robert, yes, the urban-rural divide continues to be a challenge in china.  Years ago i had an opportunity to visit Lhasa in Tibet and I was most surprised to see the division between Han Chinese and native Tibetans within the urban setting of Lhasa.  The government's relocation of Han to areas of the west has been occurring for quite some time.  However, it was discouraging to basically see two separate cities within one divided by ethnicity.

[Kelly McKee]

gail, yes, many of these new restrictions seem to prohibit postive relations between china and the us.  even the negative commentary about the coronavirus is alarming.  my chinese friends in Shanghai are just shocked by the anti-chinese actions they are reading about since the covid-19 pandemic.  we as educators really need to be proactive to dispell any negative thinking or attitudes students may be hearing about in the media.

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