Description Table of Contents Author Information Additional Information Description Chinese Through Song represents an innovative approach in language acquisition: students develop their language proficiency and music appreciation through learning Chinese songs. They expand their vocabularies and improve their pronunciation, voice projection, and language expression—all while learning about Chinese culture in a way that is full of fun and stimulation. This book contains 20 folk, art, and popular songs. It may be used in several ways: as the main textbook for an interdisciplinary, intermediate level course; a supplement to regular Chinese language classes; a resource for extracurricular activities; and a general songbook. This book is co-authored by Hong Zhang, Zu-yan Chen, and Robert Daly. Zhang holds a Master's and a Bachelor's degree in Voice Performance, and is currently a Senior Lecturer of Chinese at Binghamton University. Chen is an Associate Professor at Binghamton University, specializing in Chinese poetry. Daly works as an American Director of the Johns Hopkins-Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies in Nanjing, China. Go to Top Table of Contents Introduction—On a New Approach to Language Acquisition User’s Guide Chinese Singing Terms Basic Singing Techniques Songs 1. Song of Mount Ali 2. Kangding Love Song 3. The Olive Tree 4. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 5. In That Distant Place 6. Tangyuan For Sale 7. Jasmine Flower 8. Path in the Forest 9. Every Time 10. The Farm Path 11. Small Town Stories 12. Wedding Vow 13. A Sprig of Plum Blossoms 14. I Have Nothing 15. Longing 16. Husband and Wife Return Home in Pairs 17. The Curved Moon 18. Stride a While 19. Blood-stained Valor 20. Descendants of the Dragon DIALOGUE I: Talking About Singing DIALOGUE II: At a Concert DIALOGUE III: Talking About American Music Glossary of Musical Terms and Symbols Vocabulary Index Go to Top Author Information Office: LSG 625 Phone: (607) 777-3028 email: hzhang@binghamton.edu Hong Zhang Ms. Zhang received her BA degree in Voice Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1987, and MA in Voice Performance from Binghamton University in 1990. She taught Chinese Language at Cornell University and is currently a Senior Lecturer at Binghamton University. Ms. Zhang's curriculum includes Elementary Chinese, Intermediate Chinese, Advanced Chinese, Elementary Written Chinese, Mandarin for Cantonese Speakers, Business Chinese, and Singing Chinese. Besides teaching, Ms. Zhang also performs in concerts and recitals. Go to Top Additional Information Chinese Through Song Flyer Chinese Language Teacher's Association Association for Asian Studies Performances Lieberman U.S.-China Relations Bill Go to Top