Chinese American

Recently, I read a novel from the textbook is called Two Kinds. This novel by Amy Tan is the story of Jing-Mei. A Chinese –American girl whose mother believed they can do anything successful if they live in America. The Chinese-American Girl’s mother think anyone live in America can be anything they want and so is determined to find hidden talent in this Chinese- American girl. Jing-Mei is repeatedly tested to reveal any kind of talent but continually disappoints not only her mother, but herself…

importance of the arts and religion in India and their specialization in the arts. China was the most culturally rich civilization in the world leading in the science and the arts. Confucius taught Chinese to be kind and love one another. They created the most elegant and elaborate potteries and carvings. Chinese invented paper and had an advance and standardized system of writing. Most of their contributions are still used today like gunpowder, silk and paper. Both of these cultures were…

Singapore is a multi-ethnic society with Chinese around 77%, Indian around 6%, Malay around 15% and expatriates around 2%. Business in Singapore is formal and strict rules of protocol are generally observed. The group (company or department) is viewed as more important than the individual. People observe a strict chain of command, which comes with expectations on both sides. In order to keep others from losing face, much communication will be non-verbal and you must closely watch the facial…

Lindo’s narrative opens illustrating the importance of Chinese culture, saying, ‘I once sacrificed my life to keep my parents’ promise” (Tan, 49), by placing this as the opening sentence Tan is able to convey the prominence of the family in the culture. Lindo’s emic perspective attaches her to her culture and…

Entry Type: Academic Focus SLO: Reflective Communicator Artifact Description: Mandarin Padlet Assignments In my Mandarin class Ms.Wang will give us a word in Chinese and we have to learn how to use correctly in a sentence. Recently we learn the word 错(cuo). We have to write three sentences using that word but we have to use a verb before cuo. Before writing sentences using the new word we learned she will give us a sentences and we have to guess what the word means in English first.…

a. In her work “Conflict, Coping, and Reconciliation: Intergenerational Relations in Chinese Immigrant Families,” author Min Zhou discusses the generation gap between Chinese immigrant parents and their children. As Zhou states, the Chinese immigrant population in the United States started as individuals but has now evolved into a family community. These immigrants come from different geographical, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds. Despite all their different stories, one thing that is…

what is going on internally with Jing-Mei, the narrator. The setting in Tan’s work explores the relationship of place, heritage, and ethnic identity all while giving the readers a deeper insight on the characters within. For Jing-Mei, not feeling Chinese in the U.S. leads her to adventure out of her comfort zone and embark on a journey to China, her mother’s homeland. All stories take place at a certain time and place. Within a story, the setting allows the readers to better understand the…

The Chinese government has been corrupt for the longest time. Ever since the communist party came into power in 1949. The Chinese government is very different compared to the American government. The Chinese government is very controlling of everything which includes, religion, labor unions, and human rights organizations. Basically the Chinese government does not allow freedom of speech. People who speak out or act out against the government are severely discipline. These acts of defiance are…

Land of the Free for Who? Under the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, Chinese laborers were prohibited the entrance in the United States until 1943. Those Chinese who violated the law by entering the U.S. were punished with either a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisonment for a term of not more than one year. Chinese people truly believed that the U.S. was a free land full of opportunities for everyone who decided to move in. They were looking for employment, a better place for…

in China”. Now that didn’t really surprise me that don’t celebrate Thanksgiving because that is an American holiday. However, what did surprise me is that they celebrate a holiday called Moon Festival, which is their version of Thanksgiving. During Moon Festival, they all gather together, give their thanks and pray. While Moon Festival is happening, they eat a special cake called moon cake. In Chinese culture, a round shaped moon cake symbolizes completeness and reunion. Thus, the sharing and…