TheInfluenceofGeographicalEnvironmenDifferencesonheSino-WesernCuluralExchange_开题报告

1.1 Current Status of Domestic Research

When we look at any country or civilization, the first to enter the eye is their geographical environment. Therefore, the study of the geographical environment is a very significant difference! In the present era, many scholars and experts have devoted themselves to studying the Chinese and western geographical environment, compared the different development experiences of Chinese and Western culture, and carried out a lot of research on the cultural reasons for the formation of the present and so on. To strengthen the mutual understanding between the two sides on the conflict between each other and make a significant contribution to tolerance. Qian Mu said: "The cultural spirit of different places, the root of the poor, the first or because of the difference between the natural environment, and affect their way of life, and then by the way of life affect the cultural spirit of human culture from the source, The nomadic culture originated in the plains of the river irrigation, the commercial culture originated in the coastal area and the islands of the coastal waters. "Thus, the natural environment on the impact of culture is extremely large, and particularly the geographical environment. On the whole, the influence of the geographical environment on culture is mainly embodied in three aspects: the influence on the formation and continuation of culture, the influence on the cultural diversity, and the influence on the openness of culture.

1.2 Current Status of Foreign Research

In view of the differences in the geographical environment between China and the West, in view of the fact that Western countries have always had a strong academic atmosphere and a variety of mature scholarship system, research on China and Asia has never stopped, many world-renowned universities to establish a special research center, the natural environment of China , Including geography, humanities, customs, law and other specialized research. These well-known universities include: HARVARD UNIVERSITY FAIRBANK CENTER FOR CHINESE STUDIES, COLUMABIA UNIVERSITY WEATHERHEADW EAST ASIAN INSTITUTE, THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM EAST ASIAN INSTITUTE, HARVARD-YENCHING INSTITUTE etc. Rudi Hartmann Dr. at University of Colorado Denver ，who is the one of the authors of A Comparative Geography of China and the U.S.  In his book, he emphasizes they finally pay particular attention to Research Cooperation between Chinese and American Geographers and its significance in the Quest for Sustainable Development. He point out in the book, exploring the geographical similarities and differences between the two countries, especially in terms of their populations, resources, cultures and economies, helps to provide more insights into the human-environment relations in both countries as well as to enhance and broaden the mutual understanding and common ground between them. Moreover, such comparative perspectives on the geographies of China and the U.S. could be valuable for addressing and reaching the goal of global sustainable development. An indispensible component of regional geography is a focus on a home area, state or country with a mission to further national geographic education. Comparative research on the geographies of China and the U.S. contributes to a better understanding of the differences and similarities of both countries. A comparative study of the two countries has become—in the wider context of global change and globalization—an important teaching content and research method in regional geography.

2. Outline of the thesis

1. Cultural Differences Caused by Geographical Differences

1.1 Cultural Differences between the Inland and ocean

1.2 Rivers Bring Cultural Differences

1.3 The Cultural Differences Brought about by the Wind Direction

2. The Influence of Geographical Environment on Chinese and Western Culture

2.1 The Influence of Geographical Environment on Chinese and Western Economic Exchanges

2.2 The Influence of Geographical Environment on Chinese and Western Political Exchanges

2.3 The Influence of Geographical Environment on Chinese and Western Spiritual and Moral Standards

3. How to Deal with the Cultural Differences Brought about by Geographical Differences

3.1 Understand Inclusive Differences, and Promote Cultural Exchange

3.2 Insight into the Nature of Cultural Differences, in-depth Analysis of Chinese and Western Behavior

3.3 Recognize Self-Advantage and Improve Self-Attitude

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