As a result of our initial meeting on Tuesday, October 21, plans are officially underway for Bolton High School to visit China in April 2010! In checking with our travel agent, we will plan to accommodate up to 50 students and community members on this amazing tour of China, which will include a visit to our sister school in Jinan, the Jigang High School.
As of now, about 30 seats are spoken for. All Bolton students, parents, and community members are urged to contact the high school for further information about securing a spot on the trip!
If you are planning to go here is a Suggested Reading List:
Some reading in advance to our visit to China is recommended in order to begin to understand China’s history, geography, culture and dynamics of the current and future role of China in the world.
Understanding China by John Bryan Starr is a quick read.
Search for Modern China by Jonathan D. Spence is more comprehensive.
Genghis Khan by Jack Weatherford challenges western historical perspective and helps one to reflect on historical evidence when visiting China.
The Great Wall by Julia Lovell reflects on conflicting, converging and confusing western and China perspectives on the role of the "wall" in China's past and present.
Also consider:
China Shakes the World by James Kynge
And...it's time to start picking up some skills in Mandarin!
I suggest Basic Mandarin Chinese by Pimsleur. You can practice with the CD's in the privacy of your car or at home!
Details for our adventure will continue to be posted on the site!
