《體驗(yàn)文化之旅閱讀文庫》內(nèi)容涉及五大洲近100個(gè)國家,用平等客觀的眼光、極簡(jiǎn)的語言、清晰的體例為學(xué)習(xí)者展示出一副世界文化全景。本叢書每?jī)?cè)濃縮了相關(guān)國家的風(fēng)土人情,對(duì)各國地理、歷史、政治、國民性格、商業(yè)文化、日常生活、跨文化交際等領(lǐng)域的重要事實(shí)進(jìn)行介紹,使學(xué)習(xí)者在閱讀的過程中獲取相關(guān)的文化背景知識(shí),提高對(duì)文化差異的敏感度和寬容度,在學(xué)習(xí)英文的同時(shí)提升跨文化交際的能力。本冊(cè)為《格魯吉亞》分冊(cè)。
在我們這個(gè)星球上,有70多億人口,200多個(gè)國家和地區(qū),2,500多個(gè)民族,5,000多種語言。在地理位置、歷史傳統(tǒng)、思想文化等因素的形塑下,人們的生活方式、社會(huì)風(fēng)俗、思維模式、審美情趣、價(jià)值觀念等呈現(xiàn)出不同特點(diǎn)。在紀(jì)念孔子誕辰2,565周年國際學(xué)術(shù)研討會(huì)上,國家主席習(xí)近平指出:“不同國家、民族的思想文化各有千秋,只有姹紫嫣紅之別而無高低優(yōu)劣之分。每個(gè)國家、每個(gè)民族不分強(qiáng)弱、不分大小,其思想文化都應(yīng)該得到承認(rèn)和尊重。
在經(jīng)濟(jì)全球化和科技進(jìn)步的推動(dòng)下,中國與世界的命運(yùn)更加緊密地聯(lián)系在一起。截至2016年3月和我國建交的國家多達(dá)173個(gè),隨著“一帶一路”戰(zhàn)略的提出與實(shí)施,我國與非英美文化國家的交往日益頻繁。在我們大踏步走向世界的過程中,迫切需要了解各個(gè)國家的情況,了解各國的人民及其文化長(zhǎng)目前國內(nèi)出版的介紹外國國情的英語書籍大多限于英、美等發(fā)達(dá)國家,涉及其他同家概況的英語出版物寥寥無幾。
為服務(wù)“一帶一路”國家戰(zhàn)略,促進(jìn)各國人民的人文交流與文明互鑒。高等教育出版社引進(jìn)英國Kuperard出版社Culture、Smart!及、Simple Guides系列叢書,編輯出版“體驗(yàn)世界文化之旅閱讀文庫”。本文庫共96冊(cè),其中亞洲國家28冊(cè)、歐洲國家31冊(cè)、美洲國家16冊(cè)、非洲國家14冊(cè)、大洋洲國家2冊(cè),含“一帶一路”沿線國家45冊(cè);另有一單獨(dú)畫冊(cè)與科學(xué)系列和哲學(xué)系列叢書各2冊(cè)。
“體驗(yàn)世界文化之旅閱讀文庫”用世界的眼光、易懂的語言、深入的剖析為學(xué)習(xí)者展示出一幅幅多姿多彩的世界各國風(fēng)情畫卷。每?jī)?cè)簡(jiǎn)述相關(guān)國家社會(huì)文化的基本方面和主要線索,既有關(guān)于各國地理、歷史、政治、國民性格、信仰、態(tài)度和行為習(xí)慣的描述,也有對(duì)普通人家庭生活、工作和娛樂、飲食特色、商業(yè)文化、社交禮儀的介紹。本文庫為廣大讀者提供認(rèn)識(shí)各國社會(huì)文化的一把鑰匙,為那些準(zhǔn)備出國交流、學(xué)習(xí)、旅游或工作的學(xué)習(xí)者提供基本的幫助和實(shí)用的工具性指南。學(xué)習(xí)者在閱讀的過程中不僅可以知曉相關(guān)國家的風(fēng)土人情,還能了解深層次的文化傳統(tǒng)和價(jià)值觀念,提高對(duì)文化差異的敏感度和寬容度,提升跨文化交際的能力。
Georgia
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Climate
The People
Tbilisi——A City of Warmth
A Brief History
Northern Neighbor, Frozen Conflicts
Political Landscape and Democracy
The Economy
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Europe or Asia?
Regional Differences
Language, Homeland, Religion
Hospitality and Generosity
Women in Society
Attitudes Toward Authority
Education
Status
Nomusi
Work-Ethic
Punctuality and Appointments
Diversity and lhe Limits of Tolerance
Chapter 03 TRADITIONS, FESTIVALS & CUSTOMS
New Year
Old Style Holidays
Christmas
Easter
Other Holidays
Weddings
Birthdays and Name Days
Funerals
Rtveli Festivals
Folklore and Superstitions
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Attitudes Toward Foreigners
Invitations Home
The Supra and the Tomodo
Humor
Dating, Georgian Style
Personal Space and Body Language
Neighbors
Some Dos and Don'ts
Chapter 05 GEORGIANS AT HOME
Housing
Inside a Georgian Extended Family
Rural Georgia
Doily Shopping
Growing Up in Georgia
Education
Fashion and Grooming
Conscription
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Leisure
Out of Doors
Football Mania
Togetherness
Georgian Cuisine
Georgian Wine
TheSupre
Eoting-Out
Folk and Polyphonic Music
Georgian Dance
Cinema and Theater
In Tbilisi
Outside the Capitol
Some "Must-See" Tourist Destinations
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY
Welcome to Tbilisi
Getting Around Town
Travel Around the Country
Georgian Driving
Car Rental
Health
Safety
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
Business Culture and Environment
Meetings: Formal and Informal
Women in Business and Politics
Presentations
Negotiations
Promises and Reality: Two Views
Contracts
Managing Disagreement
People Management
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
The Language
Speaking English
The Media
Services
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises Georgia
Introduction
Key Facts
Chapter 01 LAND & PEOPLE
Geography
Climate
The People
Tbilisi——A City of Warmth
A Brief History
Northern Neighbor, Frozen Conflicts
Political Landscape and Democracy
The Economy
Chapter 02 VALUES & ATTITUDES
Europe or Asia?
Regional Differences
Language, Homeland, Religion
Hospitality and Generosity
Women in Society
Attitudes Toward Authority
Education
Status
Nomusi
Work-Ethic
Punctuality and Appointments
Diversity and lhe Limits of Tolerance
Chapter 03 TRADITIONS, FESTIVALS & CUSTOMS
New Year
Old Style Holidays
Christmas
Easter
Other Holidays
Weddings
Birthdays and Name Days
Funerals
Rtveli Festivals
Folklore and Superstitions
Chapter 04 MAKING FRIENDS
Attitudes Toward Foreigners
Invitations Home
The Supra and the Tomodo
Humor
Dating, Georgian Style
Personal Space and Body Language
Neighbors
Some Dos and Don'ts
Chapter 05 GEORGIANS AT HOME
Housing
Inside a Georgian Extended Family
Rural Georgia
Doily Shopping
Growing Up in Georgia
Education
Fashion and Grooming
Conscription
Chapter 06 TIME OUT
Leisure
Out of Doors
Football Mania
Togetherness
Georgian Cuisine
Georgian Wine
TheSupre
Eoting-Out
Folk and Polyphonic Music
Georgian Dance
Cinema and Theater
In Tbilisi
Outside the Capitol
Some "Must-See" Tourist Destinations
Chapter 07 TRAVEL, HEALTH & SAFETY
Welcome to Tbilisi
Getting Around Town
Travel Around the Country
Georgian Driving
Car Rental
Health
Safety
Chapter 08 BUSINESS BRIEFING
Business Culture and Environment
Meetings: Formal and Informal
Women in Business and Politics
Presentations
Negotiations
Promises and Reality: Two Views
Contracts
Managing Disagreement
People Management
Chapter 09 COMMUNICATING
The Language
Speaking English
The Media
Services
Conclusion
Appendices
Places
People
Exercises