Over the past year, the Chinese Department has focused on "Promoting Traditional Chinese Culture and Nurturing the Essence of Chinese Civilization," organizing diverse activities that enhanced students' language skills and cultural literacy while improving teaching quality. This article summarizes the department’s work through initiatives such as the Language and Culture Festival, Academic Salon, Reading Clubs, Poetry Recitation, and Chinese Education Symposiums.

The festival’s theme, "Revisiting the Silk Road," featured an immersive play where students planned and performed a Silk Road story. Teachers provided guidance, while students handled scripts, roles, stage design, and costumes. The performance received enthusiastic applause from teachers and peers, highlighting the depth and unique charm of Chinese culture.

This activity not only enhanced students' organizational and teamwork skills but also deepened their understanding of the profound essence of Chinese culture’s "Peace and Development." It also provided an excellent opportunity to showcase Chinese teaching achievements and enrich campus culture.

The SHBS Academic Salon, a collaborative platform with the Science and Arts departments, focused this year on "Game and Subject Integration." Teachers from various disciplines were invited to guide discussions on incorporating interdisciplinary elements into games to spark students' interest and initiative in learning.

In the salon, students explored interdisciplinary learning through games. Moving forward, we will continue to innovate and implement teaching models that integrate games with subjects, offering students a richer and more diverse learning experience.

In collaboration with the library, the Chinese Reading Club focused on the theme "Black Myth Wukong—Rereading the Literary Classic Journey to the West," delving into its profound meanings. Students and teachers engaged enthusiastically, sharing unique perspectives on this classic work while discussing its plot, characters, and philosophical insights. This activity deepened students’ understanding of Journey to the West and inspired a greater appreciation and sense of responsibility for preserving traditional Chinese culture.

The Zi Jin, Chun Xuan, and Xing Tan Reading Clubs, along with student, parent, and teacher classics reading sessions, have formed a diverse platform offering abundant resources and a space for exchange. At these events, one student’s mother shared her insights on Dream of the Red Chamber, analyzing the charm of this literary masterpiece through its characters, plot, and themes. Another student’s mother shared her reflections on Khalil Gibran’s poetry, offering a literary perspective on its profound philosophy and lyrical beauty. These contributions expanded participants’ reading horizons and fostered meaningful discussions and connections. We will continue to enhance and deliver high-quality reading activities.

In collaboration with external cultural organizations, we hosted the "Embracing The Analects: Cultural China" event on campus. During the activity, teachers and students recited The Analects together, experiencing the power of this classic. Through these readings, students not only appreciated the wisdom of ancient sages but also strengthened their cultural confidence and national pride.

This event provided an excellent opportunity for collaboration with external cultural institutions and demonstrated the unique value and influence of traditional culture in modern society. Moving forward, we will continue to strengthen partnerships and promote the inheritance and development of Chinese culture on campus.

We successfully hosted the "Spreading Chinese Elegance Worldwide" Classical Poetry Recitation. Teachers and students recited and performed classical poetry, showcasing the rhythmic beauty and emotional depth of the Chinese language. Foreign teachers were also invited to participate, sharing in the charm of Chinese culture.

The recitation provided a platform for students to showcase their talents while deepening their understanding of Chinese culture’s essence and richness. Through the participation and interaction of both Chinese and foreign teachers, the global influence and appeal of Chinese culture became evident. We will continue to hold similar events in the future to introduce and promote Chinese culture to a wider audience.

This year, we successfully hosted the International Chinese Education Symposium, bringing together Chinese teachers from Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Suzhou, and other cities to discuss issues in Chinese education. We shared our teaching practices and learned from others’ innovative ideas and experiences.

The symposium expanded our teaching perspectives and helped us connect with like-minded colleagues. Moving forward, we will strengthen collaboration with the international Chinese education community to advance the quality of our Chinese teaching.

We organized a Water Margin seminar where ninth-grade students collaborated in groups to write and peer-review essays. Teachers from various departments were invited to provide on-site guidance and feedback.

This seminar enhanced students’ writing and critical thinking skills while deepening their understanding of Water Margin. The involvement of teachers from different subjects also enriched the variety of teaching resources and perspectives. In the future, we will continue to host similar reading seminars, offering students more opportunities to showcase their talents and develop their skills, while exploring ways to share teaching resources with the community staff.

Every Thursday, four teachers from the Chinese Department gathered for academic discussions on education. This year, the theme was "Reading Classics and Reflecting on Life." By studying literary classics and exploring their life philosophies and values, we enhanced our expertise and teaching skills while enriching the resources and experiences available to students.

在教研会中，我们分享了自己的教学心得和感悟，也借鉴了他人的优秀做法和创新思路。同时，我们也对教学中遇到的问题和困惑进行了深入的探讨和交流，共同寻找解决方案和改进措施。这些教研活动不仅促进了我们之间的团队协作和交流合作，也为我们提供了不断提升自己的动力和源泉。

During these meetings, we shared teaching insights, adopted innovative ideas, and tackled challenges in teaching through in-depth discussions. These activities strengthened teamwork and collaboration while inspiring us to continuously improve.

与图书馆合作的“新年新诗音乐茶话会”，为师生们提供了一个温馨、和谐的交流平台。在这次活动中，师生们共同朗诵新诗作品，并配以音乐和茶点营造出一种轻松愉悦的氛围。通过这次活动，我们不仅让学生们感受到了诗歌的魅力和力量，也让我们更加珍惜和享受与同学们之间的情谊和时光。

The "New Year Poetry Musical Tea Party," held in collaboration with the library, offered a warm and harmonious platform for teachers and students to connect. They recited new poems accompanied by music and tea, creating a relaxed and joyful atmosphere. The event highlighted the beauty and power of poetry while fostering appreciation for relationships and shared moments.

在新诗会上，师生仿佛远离了尘嚣，自由收放心灵，诗意地栖居，各得其乐，共同憧憬诗和远方……

At the poetry gathering, teachers and students escaped the hustle and bustle, embracing poetic living and freely expressing themselves as they envisioned a world of poetry and dreams.

回顾过去的一年，中文组在传承和弘扬中华文化，培育学子中国文化底蕴方面取得了显著的成果和进步。通过一系列丰富多彩的活动和深入的研讨交流，我们不仅提升了学生的汉语语言能力和中华文化素养，也提升了教师的教育教学水平。在过去的一年里，我们取得了许多成绩和进步但也存在着一些不足和需要改进的地方。在未来的工作中我们将继续努力不断探索和实践新的教学模式和方法，为学生提供更加优质的教育资源和学习体验。为营造书香校园、学术校园而奋发有为，为推动中华文化的传承与发展贡献自己的力量。同时，我们也将加强与文化教育界的交流与合作，共同推动中文教育的繁荣与发展，继续加强我校对外学术影响力建设，大力弘扬中华优秀文化传统，精心培育华夏灿烂文明底蕴！

Reflecting on the past year, the Chinese Department has made remarkable progress in promoting Chinese culture and fostering students' cultural depth. Through a variety of activities and in-depth discussions, we enhanced students' language skills and cultural literacy while improving teaching quality. In the future, we will continue to innovate and implement new teaching methods to provide better educational resources and learning experiences. We aim to create a scholarly and literary campus while contributing to the inheritance and development of Chinese culture. Strengthening collaboration with the cultural and educational sectors, we strive to enhance the academic influence of our school and promote the richness of Chinese civilization.