Eyes on China is the ideal textbook for students entering the third
year of a four-year course of Chinese language study and those who are
ready to move from an intermediate to advanced level. Bridging the gap
between informal spoken Chinese and more formal written Chinese, this
textbook presents an on-the-ground perspective of what a visitor to
China today might see and experience.
Unlike other advanced-level textbooks, which typically feature essays,
articles, and reviews from Chinese newspapers and magazines, the
selections included here have all been written by the authors expressly
for this book. They cover a range of timely China-related topics,
including the problem of air pollution, corruption, infrastructure
development, the development of high-speed rail, the prevalence of
knock-off products in the marketplace, new tech trends, the contemporary
art scene, and the relationship between mainland China and Taiwan. Each
chapter's featured text is accompanied by grammar structure
explanations, a vocabulary list, and other useful tools.
- An ideal textbook for students progressing to advanced-level Chinese
language study
- Brand-new materials present a comprehensive understanding of China
today
- Features original selections enhanced by grammar explanations,
vocabulary lists, and other tools