In a recent commentary in the Chronicle of Higher Education (March 6, 2009, A33), Professor Brockmann (professor of German at Carnegie Mellon University) pointed out that the study of foreign languages should not be a zero-sum game.His commentary is a response to the University of Southern California’s plan to eliminate the German Department to usher in studies of Eastern Asian … [Read more...] about German and/or Chinese?
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Can democracy be the solution to Malaysia's ethnic problems?
In a previous discussion on Malaysia's ethnic politics, I was surprised (and dismayed) to sense the depth of dejection some ethnic Chinese in Malaysia may feel toward the political situation in Malaysia. There however may be hope. … [Read more...] about Can democracy be the solution to Malaysia's ethnic problems?
(Letter) A China-friendly foreigner's Post Secret
Just saw a China-related Post Secret (I swear it's not mine! ;) ). … [Read more...] about (Letter) A China-friendly foreigner's Post Secret
(Letter from Joel) Cultural differences: Let’s be brutally honest…
Let's be brutally honest... it'll be both funny and enlightening! The reality of culture stress applies to any kind of foreigner anywhere, though obviously different people have different experiences. I have no doubt that Mainlanders in North America are just as easily annoyed by Western culture as Westerns living in China sometimes are by Chinese culture. I assume they … [Read more...] about (Letter from Joel) Cultural differences: Let’s be brutally honest…