spContent=《西方文化之窗》将带领大家走进西方文化，探究文化源头；亲近希腊神话，体验自由精神；聆听圣经故事， 领悟古希伯来智慧。此课程不仅提供了优质的文化学习环境，还将探索方法用于解析故事，既增强了英语运用能力，开阔了见识，又锻炼了思维能力，为未来的挑战和机遇做好了充分准备。亲，准备好了么？
《西方文化之窗》将带领大家走进西方文化，探究文化源头；亲近希腊神话，体验自由精神；聆听圣经故事， 领悟古希伯来智慧。此课程不仅提供了优质的文化学习环境，还将探索方法用于解析故事，既增强了英语运用能力，开阔了见识，又锻炼了思维能力，为未来的挑战和机遇做好了充分准备。亲，准备好了么？
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课程概述
每个人学英语的方式是不同的，有的是通过看电影学英语，有的则是通过唱歌学英语。《西方文化之窗》则是通过听故事、理解故事来学英语。这是一门文化通识性课程，面向社会喜欢文化研究、热心提高文化修养的学习者进行开放。它以希腊神话故事和基督教故事为载体，通过挖掘故事背后的哲理，帮助学生深刻理解两希文明对西方社会方方面面的影响；同时通过中西文化对比，锻炼学生的批判性思维，增强学生对中西两种文化的认识。
《西方文化之窗》采用线上、线下相结合的方式，线上观看精心制作的视频、聆听古人智慧；线下阅读材料，参与课堂讨论、挑战思维。课程是全英教学，内容丰富有趣，虽没有面面俱到，但足以扩大自己的知识面，提升个人的跨文化交际能力以及英语的表达能力，并时不时给您带来思维挑战，让您对中西文化现象和交流有更深的了解、对跨文化交际有进一步的认识。课程配备英语字幕，供学习者需要。
课程形式为视频讲授。视频讲授由主讲教师担任，每周围绕一个主题进行讲授，有的主题被分解为多个知识点，以三至五段视频呈现。
在这里你不是遇见更多的他和她，而是遇见更多跟您志趣相投的朋友。来吧，让我们一起开启新一轮的学习之旅吧！
成绩 要求
60-84分为合格，获得合格证书；85及其以上为优秀，获得优秀证书。
每个单元有一次测验和一次作业，共14单元，取平均分，各占总成绩30%。
总成绩分布如下：
单元作业：占30%
单元测验：占30%
期末考试：占40%
课程大纲
Orientation
课时目标：1. To understand the purpose of this course2. To comprehend the purpose of the selected contents3. To know about the topics of this course
Interpreting mythology
课时目标：1. To comprehend some internalistic theories2. To comprehend some externalistic theories3. To use theories to facilitate your understanding of Greek mythology
Getting to know Greek Mythology
课时目标：1. To know the literary resources of Greek mythology.2. To understand the creation stories related to the genealogy of Greek pantheon.3. To understand the differences between Titans and Olympians.4. To understand the characteristics of these Greek deities.
Getting to know Greek mythology
Major Gods in Greek Mythology
课时目标：1. To clearly understand the main stories and their relationships;2. To deeply understand the characters of each god; 3. To critically understand the modern cultural significance of the three gods.
Major Gods in Greek mythology
Major Goddesses in Greek Mythology
课时目标：1. To clearly understand the main stories, symbols, and their relationships;2. To deeply understand the characters of each goddess; 3. To critically understand the modern cultural significance of the three goddesses.
Major Goddesses in Greek mythology
Heroes in Greek Mythology
课时目标：1. To understand the life journey of heroes in Greek mythology2. To analyze the life journey of heroes in Greek mythology
Heroes in Greek mythology
Creatures in Greek Mythology
课时目标：1. To clearly understand the main stories and their classifications;2. To deeply understand the characters of each Greek mythical creature mentioned in the section; 3. To critically understand the modern cultural significance of Greek mythical creatures as a representation of humanity.
Creatures in Greek mythology
Fire story in Greek Mythology
课时目标：1. To get to know the fire stories of Prometheus and Sui Ren2. To comprehend the cultural meanings of fire in Chinese and western cultures3. To explore the nature-human relationship between Chinese and western cultures
Fire story in Greek mythology
8. Getting to know the Bible
课时目标：1. To understand the differences between the Old and the New Testament2. To understand the contents of the Bible3. To understand the structure of the Bible
Getting to know the Bible
The Creation Story
课时目标：1. To help students comprehend the creation story in the Bible. 2. To help students discover the significances of the story3. To practise students’ critical thinking by comparing and contrasting different creation stories among Chinese culture, Greek mythology, and the Bible story
The flood Stories of Noah and Yu the Great
课时目标：1. To gain knowledge of two floods stories2. To comprehend and critique the role of flood in developing each story3. To appreciate different value systems in different cultures
The flood stories of Noah and Yu the Great
The story of Babel
课时目标：1. To clearly understand the main story and the background;2. To deeply understand the general image of the tower; 3. To critically understand its theme and application.
The Story of Exodus
课时目标：1. To distinguish the differences among Hebrews, Israelites, and Israelis2. To get familiarized with the key characters in the story, such as Abraham, Jacob, and Moses3. To understand the story of Exodus4. Comprehending the cultural significances of the story critically
Moses’ Ten Commandments
课时目标：1. To know what these ten commandments are2. To comprehend the influence and the application of the ten commandments in western society
Parables of Jesus
课时目标：1. To understand the main stories and themes;2. To have the awareness of the artistic representation of the main parables; 3. To critically understand the influence of Biblical stories in western society.
Origins of Festivals
课时目标：1. To get to know the origins of Christmas, Boxing day, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday 2. To understand the traditions of Christmas, Boxing day, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday3. To comprehend the significance of Christmas, Boxing day, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday
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