2013-04-16T01:56:56Z

Dekeo:

2013-03-02T06:19:01Z

Dekeo:

Dear Matt, good start.
*Please also upload your powerpoint presentation and then extend the existing article. Now it is still too short. It is about 1 screen page now, the rest are lists of films etc. The final version should be 7 pages.
*You need not only to describe things, but also switch to the commentator role (maybe indicated by "Contemporary Commentator:" and then evaluate and discuss the topic from different angles, put it into context, criticize etc.).
*If you want to write less, you can integrate more pictures.
*Please make sure to indicate your source after each sentence or, if there is a whole paragraph with the same source, after each paragraph. You can indicate it like "Smith 2009:345" and in the final section "References" write the long version "Smith, Jared, Confucius revisted, Yale University Press 2009, 415 pp."
*Of course, if you write something you created yourself (like a conclusion, comment etc.) you cannot indicate a source.
*In the edit mode, section headers are indicated with "=" and sub section headers with "==".
*In the edit mode, paragraphs need to be marked with 2 line feeds ("Enter" key). 1 Line feed will not show up as a paragraph.
*For additional editing tips, including how to indicate sources and how to find copyright free pictures, please refer to [http://wiki.vm.rub.de/uvu/index.php/uvu:Community_Portal our Wiki steps].
*Good luck with your composition! Best, [[User:Root|Root]] ([[User talk:Root|talk]]) 04:36, 28 February 2013 (CET)

I like this. it's enough information for me. i just want some links to clips of his videos or something. like a best of clip or something like that. maybe wiki isn't the place for that. so good work for now fellow classmate. --[[User:143robertb|143robertb]] ([[User talk:143robertb|talk]]) 04:50, 28 February 2013 (CET)

I agree with 143robertb. Some more clips would be great! --[[User:Zombies Don't Eat Vegans|Zombies Don't Eat Vegans]] ([[User talk:Zombies Don't Eat Vegans|talk]]) 04:50, 28 February 2013 (CET)

Maybe you could put up some screenshots from his movies and add them to the article to make it more engaging. --[[User:Linksys|Linksys]] ([[User talk:Linksys|talk]]) 07:53, 1 March 2013 (CET)

So, Jet Li's father died at the age of two? That would mean that he had to have gotten his wife pregnant at the age of 1. Anyway, watch out for confusing wording like that. Personally, I'd like to hear more about what makes Jet Li as popular as he is. I mean, obviously he's great at martial arts, but what is it that makes him so likable to audiences in America. One can see how someone like Jackie Chan is as popular as he is based on his mixing of action and comedy (Americans love comedy), but Jet Li has a much more serious approach to things, and I'd like to hear your thoughts as to why he is so well received over here where there are many Chinese martial artists who don't gain such popularity. It would also be interesting to see an analysis of his performance in one or two of his films and how his acting technique compares to other actors in his field. --[[User:Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth|Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth]] ([[User talk:Professor Wiskers McMeowmouth|talk]]) 22:18, 1 March 2013 (CET)

Great job with the first person! just check that last paragraph- you suddenly switch from 1st person to third. Consistency will add just that little bit of polish that your article needs. I also second the suggestion that you make sure your sentence mean what you want them to mean. For example- "When I was two years old, my father passed away, so I never knew my father's picture in my mind." I think you meant "Since my father died when I was two I was never able to picture him in my mind".

You might want to play with the size and positioning of your pictures too. Right now, they seem just a little awkwardly placed.

Good job!--[[User:Dekeo|Dekeo]] ([[User talk:Dekeo|talk]]) 07:19, 2 March 2013 (CET)

2012-12-05T17:40:32Z

Dekeo:

* [[Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty]] [[User:Telmar L|Telmar L]] 17:01, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
[[File:Du_Fu1-241x350.jpg|400px|thumb|left|"Du-Fu Poetry" Click [http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/large/2012/01/16/Du_Fu1-241x350.jpg here] for original source.]]

Chinese Literature is well prefaced by the traditional myths and legends that have been passed down from many generations. Some of these legends illustrate the beginnings of the world and the formation of mankind. Not unlike the westerner's familiarity with The Bible which details it's own version of the origins of mankind, the mythology talks of Pan Gu who came before the Earth was created and later became a part of the earth. The legend talks about Nuwa the Goddess that created humankind from clay. Even the details of the early myths are referenced in later works of authors and poets to the present day.
=Pre-Qin Literature=
'''Book of Songs''': The book of songs is also known as the ''Shi Ching'' It contains 4 different types of works including Airs, Minor Odes, Major Odes, and Dynastic Songs. Often the poetry contains four lines of four syllables and makes references to the nature in people or their agrarian culture. Some of these poems are as old as 1000 BCE.

'''Songs of Chu''': This poetry is mainly in reference to the work of Poet Qu Yuan. The poetry is localized originally to the Hunan Hubei provinces with the specific usage of that region's phonology contained in the poetry. his poetry is also called the ''The Elegies of Chu''. The poetry was influenced by the Warring States period which was concurrent with this author's works.
= Literature of the Han Dynasty=
'''Yue Fu''': Literally means ''Music Bureau'' or the collections of lyrics specifically for songs and poems used for royal purposes whether commissioned or for use in the palace. Different melodies could be applied to these lyrics and many were altered throughout time.

'''Jian'an''': At the end of the Han dynasty, during a a time of social difficulty many writer such as ''The Three Cao's'', ''Cai Yan'', and ''The Seven Scholar's of Jian 'an'' wrote poetry reflecting the sentiments of the time. Most of the works are five-character verses. The poetry was more prose-like than trying to portray the situations as they were occurring literally.

=Landscape Poetry=
This poetry as it is easily interpreted; dealt with the expressions of landscape and nature surrounding the people. Glorifying the natural beauty that existed and still exists in China and it's surrounding regions today. One such prolific poet was Xie Lingyun whose poetry of mountains and streams made up a large genre of landscape poetry. "Xie Lingyun"[[File:Xie lingyun the founder of chinese natural landscape poems7773eb00ed9a69f8de9f.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Click [http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&tbo=d&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=707&tbm=isch&tbnid=L25B26NsFszaFM:&imgrefurl=http://history.cultural-china.com/en/59History5558.html&docid=hyWNyI4KR8jCLM&imgurl=http://history.cultural-china.com/chinaWH/upload/upfiles/2009-07/22/xie_lingyun_the_founder_of_chinese_natural_landscape_poems7773eb00ed9a69f8de9f.jpg&w=470&h=352&ei=8eu-UL2cBo-FqQGzpYHgCw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=327&sig=100621084183800483950&page=1&tbnh=143&tbnw=185&start=0&ndsp=27&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:83&tx=94&ty=84]here for original source.]]

=Literature of the Tang Dynasty=

Also known as the Golden Age of Chinese Poetry, Many of these poems were required to memorized for civil examinations in which poems were selected to be given an original interpretation. A book entitled ''Three Hundred Tang Poems'' is still standard poetry in China today. There were two prominent Chinese poets in the Tang Dynasty.

'''Du Fu''': Wrote many five character verses,and was disturbed by the ''An Lushan Rebellion'' which occurred during his lifetime and influenced his poetry.
[[File:Du-Fu.jpg|220px|thumb|left|"Du-Fu" Click [http:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/84/Dufu.jpg/250px-Dufu.jpg]here for original source.]]

'''Li Bai''': Was part of a prestigious group of eight Chinese scholars. He traveled much in his life and much of his poetry was written while drunk with wine.

= Literature of the Song Dynasty=
Was flexible verse that was applied to the many changing folk tunes of the times.The songs were patriotic or rich in their description of nature like the Tang Dynasty Poems. Some poets of the time were ''Su Shi'', ''Li Qingzhao'', and ''Fan Zhongyan.''

=Literature of the Yuan Dynasty=
'''Wang Shifu''': Born in what is known as modern day Beijing, he was the leading dramatist of the Yuan Dynasty.NOt only one leading Role in his plays was given a singing part but all of the characters involved. this is exemplified in his play ''The Story of the Western Wing, also published as The Romance of the Western Chamber''

=Literature of the Ming Dynasty=
'''Journey to the West''': Famous literature of the Ming Dynasty is not mentioned without the epic tale of the Journey to the West. This piece of literature continues to be released in various forms and purposes and is one of the most popular references to be seen in advertising in the current media.
[[File:Journey-to-the-west.jpg|220px|thumb|left|"Journey to the West" Click [http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en&safe=off&client=firefox-a&sa=N&tbo=d&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=707&tbm=isch&tbnid=6MTJJtOgU7Wg9M:&imgrefurl=http://www.mentorless.com/2011/06/30/neil-gaiman-on-american-gods-journey-to-the-west-and-how-he-created-a-god/&docid=Y3FAzf_yJgP7TM&imgurl=http://www.mentorless.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Journey-to-the-west.jpg&w=576&h=547&ei=3ue-ULacA8OarAGb8YHoBg&zoom=1
]here for original source.]]

Its main character is a monkey named Sun Wukong who learns the mysteries of mortality and even "magical skills" on his journey. He leads and army and defeats the Eastern Dragon King which thereby releases his his fellow band of monkey from the endless cycle of death and rebirth. In his story he steals many precious items, upsets many gods and is eventually trapped by Buddha. Tan San Zang is the subject of the next section and the story continues to illustrate his pilgrimage to the Western Heaven. In the third section San Wukong and Tan San Zang are united with the introduction of some new characters who each add an interesting dynamic on their journey to the Western Heaven which they complete and ultimately attain Buddhahood.

=Powerpoint presentation=
[[File:c:\users\vostro ii\documents\premodern chinese lit.pptx]]
=Sources=
<http://www.chinese-poems.com/>
<http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/chinese_poetry.html>
<http://www.chinaknowledge.de/Literature/Classics/shijing.html#xiaoya>
<http://www.foreignercn.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2890:tang-poetry-&catid=1:history-and-culture&Itemid=114>
<http://www.vbtutor.net/xiyouji/summary.htm>
<http://history.cultural-china.com/en/61History517.html>
<http://www.silkqin.com/05poet/yfsj.htm>
<http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/635412/Wang-Shifu>

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2012-12-05T17:37:56Z

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2012-12-05T17:35:11Z

Dekeo: www.theepochtimes.com/n2/images/stories/large/2012/01/16/Du_Fu1-241x350.jpg

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Talk:Chinese Film Timeline

2012-12-05T17:28:01Z

Dekeo:

I like your use of pictures![[User:winghei|Winghei]] :00 December 2012 (UTC)

Nice start. I look forward to reading the finished timeline [[User:Dekeo|Dekeo]] 17:28, 5 December 2012 (UTC)

Talk:Chinese Philosophy, Religion, and Beliefs

2012-12-05T17:25:28Z

Dekeo: Created page with 'I fixed up your picture for you. This is a nice summary of folks, but you don't list your sources. Even though this isn't a paper you print out and hand in, the sources need to b…'

I fixed up your picture for you. This is a nice summary of folks, but you don't list your sources. Even though this isn't a paper you print out and hand in, the sources need to be listed.[[User:Dekeo|Dekeo]] 17:25, 5 December 2012 (UTC)

Chinese Philosophy, Religion, and Beliefs

2012-12-05T17:19:10Z

Dekeo: /* Confucius */

[[Media:Chinese Ethics-presentation 2]]=Chinese Ethics=
*Chinese Philosophy, Religion, and Beliefs [[User:Jenessa L|Jenessa L]] 03:11, 4 December 2012 (UTCB)

Before the warring states period China's religious beliefs were minimal. Philosophy made its way into China during the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period. Many of the scholars introduced at this time include: Confucius, Mencius, Laozi, Zhuangzi, Sunzi, Mozi and Han Feizi.
=== Confucius ===
Although Confucius was raised in poverty he gained a good education. Because of this Confucius emphasized the importance of education from people in all types of classes. His ideas gained fame only after Confucius had passed away.[[File:ConfuciusID.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Confucius Click [http://www.google.com/imgres?q=confucius&hl=en&sa=X&tbo=d&biw=1034&bih=619&tbm=isch&tbnid=ItDqmSNf1IU-kM:&imgrefurl=https://twitter.com/confucius140&docid=I-FIMMEMhuItPM&imgurl=https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_images/322783172/confuciusID.JPG&w=240&h=280&ei=v5m-ULXcFe_DiwKj5oGACQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=4&vpy=159&dur=2442&hovh=224&hovw=192&tx=85&ty=102&sig=113499008382305340382&page=3&tbnh=146&tbnw=128&start=49&ndsp=28&ved=1t:429,r:63,s:0,i:345.JPG here]for original source.]]

=== Han Feizi ===
Han Feizi taught that rulers must keep ultimate control over their subjects by strictly punishing them for their disobedience. Without harsh punishments the rule breaking would only be encouraged.[[User:Humus|Humus]] 15:39, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

=== Mozi ===
Mozi was the founder of the Mohist school. He felt that war was the worst thing that only led to hurt and pain. He taught that love should be all embracing and people should love others as they love themselves.
The Mohist School was one of the main schools of thought during the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period.
Mohism was opposed to the teachings of Confucius and Taoism. Mohist beliefs were popular until the Legalist Qin Dynasty came into power. Many of the Mohist classics were ruined when Qin Shi Huang carried out the burning of books and elimination of scholars.

== Religions ==

=== Taoism ===
Taoism was founded during the eastern Han period.
Tao means path or principle and Taoists believe that the only way to reach Tao is to live a life free from desires.
Laozi was the founder of Taoism. He wrote, “The Classic of the Virtue of the Tao” it is the Taoist scripture.

=== Buddhism ===
Buddhism was introduced into China by an Indian monk, Bodhidharma. When Buddhism was introduced into China it began to gain Chinese elements such as Zen Buddhism.[[User:Humus|Humus]] 15:41, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

=== Islam ===
Islam was founded by Muhammad and spread to China from Arabia during the Tang Dynasty.
Minority groups in China are Muslim.[[User:Humus|Humus]] 15:42, 4 December 2012 (UTC)

=== Christianity ===
Christianity was introduced to China during the early Tang Dynasty but did not gain influence until the Ming and Qing Dynasties when Christian missionaries from the west combined the faith with western culture and science.

=== Ancestral Worship ===
The Chinese hold their ancestors in high regard. They view their ancestors that have passed away as their guardians.

=== Deity Worship ===
The Chinese like the Greeks have their own deities that they worship for specific causes of things.
Every seventh day of the seventh lunar month the Chinese celebrate their own version of Valentine’s Day. This story involves the seventh daughter of the Emperor of heaven and an orphaned farm boy falling in love and meeting once a year.

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2012-12-05T17:11:17Z

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Talk:China Economy

2012-12-05T17:03:57Z

Dekeo:

The PowerPoint looks interesting-Who's is this? You need to "sign" it remember? (click on"~" 4 times to sign). Also, it would be nice if there was a little written material (and maybe a picture) too. [[User:Dekeo|Dekeo]] 22:20, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

I think, it is a little bit short. [[User:Root|Root]] 11:16, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Don't forget to list your sources. You mention some, in the body of your text, but, until you list sources (for example, how did you find out about the "green city"? If it was online, you could list the website at the end of the paper). Until you do, it is just your opinions. Also, it would be good to check the spelling- it is "Tiananmen Square "; you can look words up online to verify them (the spell checker isn't always right when it comes to foreign words!). Nice job.[[User:Dekeo|Dekeo]] 17:03, 5 December 2012 (UTC)