CI Poetry Talk: The Charm of Chinese Culture
| Dates: | 7 May 2019 |
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| Times: | 15:00 - 17:00 |
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| What is it: | Talk |
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| Organiser: | School of Arts, Languages and Cultures |
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| Who is it for: | University staff, Adults, Current University students, General public |
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| Speaker: | Dr. Zhen Kang |
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Chinese culture has a long history, profound knowledge, and endless charm. Be part of this public talk and get to know more about Chinese literature, Chinese poetry, as well as China’s ancient capitals.
The research of Dr. Zhen Kang, Professor of Chinese Literature at Beijing Normal University, focuses on Ancient Chinese Literature and Culture and his interests are Chinese Tang Dynasty Literature, Su Shi, and Li Bai.
Since 2005, Dr. Kang’s lectures have been featured on CCTV’s most popular programme called 'Lectures Room', where more than 100 episodes were taught by him. He is also the Literacy Consultant and had guest appearances on several popular CCTV programmes, including Chinese Poetry Congress, Everlasting Classics, Readers, Chinese Character Dictation Contest.
Please note: This talk will be held in Mandarin and there will be NO interpretation service available!
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Samuel Alexander Building
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