《體驗文化之旅閱讀文庫》內(nèi)容涉及五大洲近100個國家,用平等客觀的眼光、極簡的語言、清晰的體例為學(xué)習(xí)者展示出一副世界文化全景。本叢書每冊濃縮了相關(guān)國家的風(fēng)土人情,對各國地理、歷史、政治、國民性格、商業(yè)文化、日常生活、跨文化交際等領(lǐng)域的重要事實進(jìn)行介紹,使學(xué)習(xí)者在閱讀的過程中獲取相關(guān)的文化背景知識,提高對文化差異的敏感度和寬容度,在學(xué)習(xí)英文的同時提升跨文化交際的能力。本冊為《斯里蘭卡》分冊。
在我們這個星球上,有70多億人口,200多個國家和地區(qū),2,500多個民族,5,000多種語言。在地理位置、歷史傳統(tǒng)、思想文化等因素的形塑下,人們的生活方式、社會風(fēng)俗、思維模式、審美情趣、價值觀念等呈現(xiàn)出不同特點。在紀(jì)念孔子誕辰2,565周年國際學(xué)術(shù)研討會上,國家主席習(xí)近平指出:“不同國家、民族的思想文化各有千秋,只有姹紫嫣紅之別而無高低優(yōu)劣之分。每個國家、每個民族不分強(qiáng)弱、不分大小,其思想文化都應(yīng)該得到承認(rèn)和尊重。
在經(jīng)濟(jì)全球化和科技進(jìn)步的推動下,中國與世界的命運更加緊密地聯(lián)系在一起。截至2016年3月和我國建交的國家多達(dá)173個,隨著“一帶一路”戰(zhàn)略的提出與實施,我國與非英美文化國家的交往日益頻繁。在我們大踏步走向世界的過程中,迫切需要了解各個國家的情況,了解各國的人民及其文化長目前國內(nèi)出版的介紹外國國情的英語書籍大多限于英、美等發(fā)達(dá)國家,涉及其他同家概況的英語出版物寥寥無幾。
為服務(wù)“一帶一路”國家戰(zhàn)略,促進(jìn)各國人民的人文交流與文明互鑒。高等教育出版社引進(jìn)英國Kuperard出版社Culture、Smart!及、Simple Guides系列叢書,編輯出版“體驗世界文化之旅閱讀文庫”。本文庫共96冊,其中亞洲國家28冊、歐洲國家31冊、美洲國家16冊、非洲國家14冊、大洋洲國家2冊,含“一帶一路”沿線國家45冊;另有一單獨畫冊與科學(xué)系列和哲學(xué)系列叢書各2冊。
“體驗世界文化之旅閱讀文庫”用世界的眼光、易懂的語言、深入的剖析為學(xué)習(xí)者展示出一幅幅多姿多彩的世界各國風(fēng)情畫卷。每冊簡述相關(guān)國家社會文化的基本方面和主要線索,既有關(guān)于各國地理、歷史、政治、國民性格、信仰、態(tài)度和行為習(xí)慣的描述,也有對普通人家庭生活、工作和娛樂、飲食特色、商業(yè)文化、社交禮儀的介紹。本文庫為廣大讀者提供認(rèn)識各國社會文化的一把鑰匙,為那些準(zhǔn)備出國交流、學(xué)習(xí)、旅游或工作的學(xué)習(xí)者提供基本的幫助和實用的工具性指南。學(xué)習(xí)者在閱讀的過程中不僅可以知曉相關(guān)國家的風(fēng)土人情,還能了解深層次的文化傳統(tǒng)和價值觀念,提高對文化差異的敏感度和寬容度,提升跨文化交際的能力。
Sir Lanka
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Climate
The People
A Brief History
Government and Politics
The Economy
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Caste and Class
Religion
Karma
The Family
Education
The Urban-Rural Divide
Attitudes Toward Women
Attitudes Toward Others
Pride and "Saving Face"
Attitudes Toward Work
Attitudes Toward Time
Public Displays of Affection
Homosexuality
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
Poyo Days
Sri Lonkan Festivals
The Festive Year
Celebrating with Food
Astrology and Auspicious Timing
Ayurveda and Herbal Medicine
Superstitions end Omens
Rites of Passage
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Greetings
Meeting Sri Lonkans
Invitations Home
Dress
Chapter 05 SRI LANKANS AT HOME
The Household and Extended Family
Respect for Elders
The Doily Routine
Growing up in Sri Lonko
TV end the Teledrumo
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Sri Lonkons on Tour
Temple Etiquette
Shopping for Pleasure
Cultural Activities
Sports
Eating Out
Nightlife
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY
Roods and Traffic
Local Transportation
Where to Stay
Health
Safety end Security
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
The Business Culture
Business Etiquette
Meetings
Presentations
Negotiations
Contracts
Dealing with the Government
Corruption
Women in Business
Socializing
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Language
Gestures and Body Language
The Media
Services
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises Sir Lanka
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Climate
The People
A Brief History
Government and Politics
The Economy
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Caste and Class
Religion
Karma
The Family
Education
The Urban-Rural Divide
Attitudes Toward Women
Attitudes Toward Others
Pride and "Saving Face"
Attitudes Toward Work
Attitudes Toward Time
Public Displays of Affection
Homosexuality
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
Poyo Days
Sri Lonkan Festivals
The Festive Year
Celebrating with Food
Astrology and Auspicious Timing
Ayurveda and Herbal Medicine
Superstitions end Omens
Rites of Passage
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Greetings
Meeting Sri Lonkans
Invitations Home
Dress
Chapter 05 SRI LANKANS AT HOME
The Household and Extended Family
Respect for Elders
The Doily Routine
Growing up in Sri Lonko
TV end the Teledrumo
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Sri Lonkons on Tour
Temple Etiquette
Shopping for Pleasure
Cultural Activities
Sports
Eating Out
Nightlife
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY
Roods and Traffic
Local Transportation
Where to Stay
Health
Safety end Security
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
The Business Culture
Business Etiquette
Meetings
Presentations
Negotiations
Contracts
Dealing with the Government
Corruption
Women in Business
Socializing
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Language
Gestures and Body Language
The Media
Services
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises Sir Lanka
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Climate
The People
A Brief History
Government and Politics
The Economy
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Caste and Class
Religion
Karma
The Family
Education
The Urban-Rural Divide
Attitudes Toward Women
Attitudes Toward Others
Pride and "Saving Face"
Attitudes Toward Work
Attitudes Toward Time
Public Displays of Affection
Homosexuality
Chapter 03 CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS
Poyo Days
Sri Lonkan Festivals
The Festive Year
Celebrating with Food
Astrology and Auspicious Timing
Ayurveda and Herbal Medicine
Superstitions end Omens
Rites of Passage
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Greetings
Meeting Sri Lonkans
Invitations Home
Dress
Chapter 05 SRI LANKANS AT HOME
The Household and Extended Family
Respect for Elders
The Doily Routine
Growing up in Sri Lonko
TV end the Teledrumo
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Sri Lonkons on Tour
Temple Etiquette
Shopping for Pleasure
Cultural Activities
Sports
Eating Out
Nightlife
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY
Roods and Traffic
Local Transportation
Where to Stay
Health
Safety end Security
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
The Business Culture
Business Etiquette
Meetings
Presentations
Negotiations
Contracts
Dealing with the Government
Corruption
Women in Business
Socializing
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
Language
Gestures and Body Language
The Media
Services
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises