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I. World History and Culture
D. Asian and Pacific
Chinese
Culture and Language
By Janet Lu
A native of Shanghai, China, Lu can speak on a
number of topics related to China and its culture, including the social condition,
customs, religion, the political system, intercultural communication, history,
music, the arts, the education system and both written and spoken language.
Lu prefers to speak within a 60-mile radius of Lincoln.
Didgeridoo
and Dulcimer, Too
By Robert & Phyllis Dunne
The Dunnes present the unique sounds of the Appalachian
Mountain dulcimer and the Australian Aboriginal didgeridoo. The program invites
audience participation as the Dunnes describe the representative cultures.
The dulcimer and the didgeridoo are known for their characteristic mesmerizing
drones. Phyllis focuses on the history behind American folk songs, while
Bob shares the legacy of folk tales and traditions.
Dunne "Dooing"
It
By Robert Dunne
Dunne provides a look at traditional Aboriginal
culture using such musical instruments as the didgeridoo (an ancient Australian
wind instrument made from a tree branch hollowed out by termites), clapsticks
and bullroar.
Encountering
China With the Cooks
By Tom & Pat Cook
Tom and Pat Cook taught English for the academic year 1998-99 in the
largest university in China, and later taught at another major
university near the hometown of Chairman Mao. They are prepared to
present and discuss what they learned about a variety of subjects,
including the following:
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