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。
《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。
—— 课程团队
课程概述
学英语的方式多种多样，有人是通过看电影学英语，有人则是通过唱歌学英语。《西方文化之窗》则是通过听看故事、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希伯来经典故事为载体，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！
授课目标
1. 了解西方文化的两大基石，读懂神话故事
2. 开阔国际视野，培养学生的兴趣，
3. 提高学生的英语语言应用能力
4. 提高学生的文化意识和文化素养
5. 提升学生的跨文化交际能力，培养学生的民族自信
课程大纲
Orientation
课时目标：1. the purpose of this course2. the major sources of this course3. the contents of this course
This section is a brief introduction of the course, getting the students to know each other and get ready to learn.
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
This section is the introduction of some theories to interpreting mythology, and try to help the students understand Greek myth.
Getting to know Greek Mythology
课时目标：1. Get to know the literary resources of Greek Mythology2. Get to know Homer and Hesiod and their works3. Understand the creation stories related to the genealogy of Greek pantheon4. Understand the differences between Titans and Olympians5. Understand the characteristics of these Greek deities
1. Two major sources of Greek Mythology
2. A brief outline of different generations of Greek Mythology
3. A brief introduction of the Olympians
4. The meaning and embodiment of anthropomorphism in Greek Mythology
Major Gods in Greek Mythology
课时目标：1. Understand the main stories and their relationships2. Understand the characters of each gods3. Understand the modern cultural significance of the three gods
This section is the introduction of the three main gods: Zues, Apollo and Dionysus, including their main stories, relationships, and characters.
Major Goddesses in Greek Mythology
课时目标：1. Understand the main stories, symbols, and their relationships2. Understand the characters of each goddesses3. Understand the modern cultural significance of the three goddesses
This section is the introduction of the three main goddesses: Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, including their main stories, relationships, and their contributions to Greek mythology
Heroes in Greek Mythology
课时目标：1. Get to know the definition of heroes in Greek Mythology2. Get to know the stories of major heroes and their relationships3. Understand the modern cultural significance of the heroes
This section is the introduction of the major heroes in Greek Mythology, including their main stories, relationships, and their contributions.
Creatures in Greek Mythology
课时目标：1. Understand the main stories and their classifications2. Understand the characters of each Greek mythical creature mentioned in the section3. Understand the modern cultural significance of Greek mythical creatures as representation of humanity
1. Classification of creatures in Greek mythology
2. The representations of creatures and monsters in Greek mythology
Fire Stories
课时目标：1. Get to know the fire stories of Prometheus and Sui Ren2. Comprehend the cultural meanings of fire in Chinese and western cultures3. Explore the nature-human relationship in Chinese and western cultures
1. The fire stories of Prometheus and Sui Ren
2. Representations of fire in both western and Chinese cultures
3. Different relationships between humans and nature in Chinese and western cultures
Getting to Know the Bible
课时目标：1. Get students familiarize with the Bible2. Help students discover the significances of the Bible
This section is the introduction of the important information of Bible, including the history, chapters, books, and the contributions.
Creation Story
课时目标：1. Get students familiarized with creation stories in the Bible2. Help students discover the significances of the story3. Practise students’critical thinking by comparing and contrasting different creation stories among Chinese culture, Greek mythology, and the Bible story
1. The story of creation in the Bible such as the beginning of the world and the story of Adam and Eve
;2. The meanings and implications of the story for Judeo-Christianity
The Flood Stories of Noah and Yu the Great
课时目标：1. To gain a 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
1. Two floods stories: Noah’s Ark and the Great Flood from the Bible and Yu the Great Taming the Flood from Chinese mythology
2. The analysis of these two stories
3. The comparison of these two stories
The Story of Babel Tower
课时目标：1. Understand the main story and the background2. Understand the general image of the tower3. Understand the theme and application
This section is the introduction of the bible story: Tower of Babel, including the scripture, the theme, and the representation in artistic creation and pop culture.
The Story of Exodus
课时目标：1. Distinguish the differences among Hebrews, Israelites, and Israelis2. Get familiarized with the key characters in the story, such as Abraham, Jacob and Moses3. Understand the story of Exodus4. Comprehend the cultural significances of the story critically
This section includes the key terms and relations of the story in Exodus.
Moses' Ten Commandments
课时目标：1. Know what these ten commandments are2. Comprehend the influence and the application of the ten commandments in western society
1. The contents of the Ten Commandments
2. The influence and interpretation of Ten Commandments
Some Parables
课时目标：1. Understand the main stories and themes2. Have the awareness of the artistic representation of the main parables3. Understand the influence of Biblical stories in western society
1. The Lost Sheep
2. The Prodigal (Lost) Son
3. The Good Samaritan
Origins of Some Festivals
课时目标：1. Understand the origins of some western holidays2. Appreciate the traditions and significances associated with these holidays3. Learn to think deeper by comparing these holidays with Chinese holidays
1. The origins of Christmas, Boxing day, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday
2. The traditions of Christmas, Boxing day, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday
3. The significance of Christmas, Boxing day, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday
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预备知识
参考资料
以下仅为部分参考文献：
（1）李惠胤， 《经典神话教程》，商务印书馆，2023
（2）陈静，《西方社会文化》， 科学出版社， 2014
（2）吴霞辉，《西方社会与文化》， 科学出版社， 2006
（3）邓炎昌 刘润清，《语言与文化》，外语教学与研究出版社，1994
（4）肖惠云，《当代英国概况》，上海外语教育出版社，1996
（5）周静琼，《当代美国概况》，上海外语教育出版社，2003
（6）朱永涛，《英美文化基础教程》，外语教育与研究出版社，1995
(7) 叶胜年，《西方文化导论》，上海外语教育出版社，2013
（8）David Bellingham, An introduction to Greek Mythology, Grange Books, 1998
(9) Joe Lee, Greek Mythology for Beginners, Beginners LLC, 2013
常见问题
Q : 授课语言是英语，我会不会听不懂啊？
A :不用担心！视频附有英文字幕。
在观看时只需点击视频下方选择“字幕”-“英文”，字幕就会出现啦! 你也可以通过暂停字幕和视频，查找字幕中或者视频中出现的某些关键单词的词义，这样有助于英语学习。
Q : 讨论区一定要用英文吗？A : 讨论区希望尽量使用英语，也可以中英文混合使用。练习、测验、考试只能使用英语。提问可以使用中文。
Q:需要购买什么参考资料么？
A:不用的。必须的资料我们在线已经提供。同学们只管负责好好学习就行了。
Q: 请问互评作业截至时间是在什么时候？
A: 互评作业将在发布一个月后截至提交，同时开放互评。但最后一次课作业提交时间只有一周，互评时间开放一周，所以请同学们一定要留意时间，尽快做完作业。我们原本想把互评与作业同时开放，方便大家，但是平台目前有些限制，请大家见谅！
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