8 Questions
What motivated the author to focus on contemporary China during their master's degree in Chinese Studies?
The prevailing notion that 'China is the future' influenced the author's choice.
What timeframe did the author choose to study in their pursuit of a Chinese Studies master's degree?
The author chose the timeframe that encompassed the 'reform and opening-up' period in the late 1970s, China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, and the country's imperfect synchronization with Western liberal modernity.
What were the two options the author had to choose between in their pursuit of a Chinese Studies master's degree?
The author had to choose between studying ancient China or contemporary China.
What factors significantly influenced the author's choice of studying an Asian language?
The prevailing notion that 'China is the future,' perpetuated by experts, media commentary, and geopolitical discussions, significantly influenced the author's choice.
What is the main focus of the author's personal journey in studying contemporary China?
The author delves into the complexities surrounding the term 'contemporary' and the dichotomy between ancient and modern China.
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Sinofuturism = Focus on China's future-oriented temporality Techno-orientalism = Perpetuating a denial of China's agency and its ability to shape representation in the present Coevalness = The denial of China's agency and its ability to shape representation in the present Temporal othering = Placing China in a distinct temporal framework
Match the following scholars with their contributions:
Johannes Fabian = Critique of anthropology's temporal othering Author = Argues that sinofuturism and techno-orientalism deny China's coevalness Unknown = Focus on China's future-oriented temporality
Match the following terms with their associated concepts:
Sinofuturism = Denial of China's coevalness Techno-orientalism = Denial of China's coevalness Coevalness = Temporal othering Temporal othering = Sinofuturism
Test your knowledge on contemporary China and its complexities with this quiz! Explore the dichotomy between ancient and modern China and delve into the author's personal journey in studying this fascinating subject. Discover the prevailing notion that "China is the future" and how it influences the study of contemporary China.
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