Chinese Immigrants and China: An Introduction to the Multi-Media Package on China.

The multi-media packages on the ethnic groups in Toronto are an attempt to introduce Toronto teachers, especially teachers of English as a second language, to some of the cultures and societies from which their students come. This paper is an introduction to the multi-media package on China. In the preparation of the guide certain themes and issues emerged. These themes and issues became the criteria for the selection of materials in the package and for the emphasis of the paper. The package gives only a sample of Chinese culture; the text is limited to provide a few reference points to encourage further exploration of Chinese culture, history, and society. Divisions in the guide are: China Now, Chinese Immigrants to China, Hong Kong and the Chinese Immigrant, and Chinese Culture. There is a brief list of primary sources used in the preparation of the guide, as well as a list of the contents of the multi-media package which includes books, audio-visual materials, and prints. Related documents are SO 004 349, ED 066 383, and ED 067 332. (OPH)