| Guidelines |
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1.
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Background research on the concept of Shangri-la:
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(a)
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Trace its English literary origin; |
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(b)
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Read*
the 1933 novel The Lost Horizon authored
by James Hilton (available in print
and on the web); |
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(c)
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See* the 1937 film The Lost Horizon
directed by Frank Capra (available
in VHS and VCD formats); |
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(d)
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Collect
reviews of the novel and the film; |
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(e)
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Write
your own review of the film. |
*Weekend
reading and screening sessions will be organised
for participants who wish to take advantage
of these opportunities to share their ideas
and inspirations.
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2.
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Identify
concepts or ideals similar to Shangri-la created
in different cultures, for example, the Chinese
Peach Blossom Garden. |
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3.
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Identify
the regions in the Chinese mainland which
have claimed to be the original Shangri-la,
and the reasons underlying such claims. |
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4.
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Visit
these regions in July 2003 to search for practical
evidence of Shangri-la. (We will make the
travel arrangements.) |
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5.
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During
your July 2003 trip to search for Shangri-la,
you will be invited to present aspects of
your background research work to the other
participants. |
