Artistic Imagination: Teaching Chinese Language and Culture through Creative Expression

Colloquium
Haixia Wang,  Zheng Gu,  Ran Zhao,  Yan Liu,  Feng Xiao,  Gang Liu  

This panel examines innovative approaches to teaching Chinese language and culture through various artistic mediums. Presenters will demonstrate methodologies that integrate language and culture instruction with traditional and contemporary art forms, including Chinese painting, calligraphy, museum artifacts, musical performances, tea ceremonies, and digital storytelling. Panelists will offer insights into their pedagogical strategies, share practical experiences, and discuss how artistic engagement enhances both language acquisition and cultural understanding.