I was a professor of curriculum and instruction at East Tennessee State University and am now in emeritus status. Currently, I teach English composition part-time at George Mason University. I have taught in Cincinnati, Turkey, China and the Czech Republic.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
More Public Spaces
In China, some streets are designated as "walking streets." Bicycles and cars are not permitted. They are a little like our malls, but since they are near the places people live, they promote a sense of community. Pictured: a student of my former roommate, Li Yuehau, enjoys a snack of preserved sugared fruit on a skewer and bright lights on a "walking street"
on a warm summer evening
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Really amazing! Useful information. All the best.
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