[00:08.04]Sinology for University Students
[00:12.52]In recent years,
[00:15.32]many students find that they are offered a course called Sinology,
[00:20.11]which means the study of Chinese language,
[00:23.23]literature and culture.
[00:25.04]Interested but also puzzled,
[00:27.96]students present divided opinions toward this course.
[00:32.07]Some show their support to Sinology
[00:35.70]for they believe that this course can provide
[00:38.63]them an access to their splendid culture.
[00:41.31]Besides, they believe that in this globalization era
[00:46.72]when they are being greatly influenced by the western ideology,
[00:50.64]it is high time that they also spent some time
[00:54.23]learning culture of the motherland.
[00:56.66]Nevertheless, others are not so supportive of Sinology.
[01:02.13]For these students,
[01:04.25]Sinology is kind of out-dated without practical
[01:07.11]usage so there is no need to learn about it.
[01:11.83]For my part, despite the fact that Chinese
[01:15.68]culture is always there for us to cherish,
[01:18.42]a more systematic and organized course is always preferred.
[01:23.08]So I am delighted to have been offered such a course as Sinology
[01:27.69]which helps us understand our own culture better.
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