Are there any examples of "cultural fast food"?

According to reports, today's middle school students are becoming more and more "indifferent" to "classics". Even if their parents and teachers specify some classics, they are unwilling to read them. In turn, they are particularly fond of comics, youth novels, martial arts fantasy novels, and popular magazines that are regarded as "fast food culture" by teachers and parents. Some people think that modern middle school students are becoming more and more "superficial" and impetuous, and that they are being swallowed up by fast food culture; others think that every era has its own spiritual benchmark. Why must we read those tomes in middle school? How do you view this cultural phenomenon that causes headaches for teachers and worries for parents? The reporter interviewed relevant experts and scholars.

Sun Yunxiao, deputy director of the China Youth Research Center and editor-in-chief of the magazine "Children's Research" This is a normal phenomenon but must be guided

Middle school students are at a time when their outlook on life and values ??are slowly forming. He is interested in all kinds of new things, and he especially likes fashionable things. He will immediately learn what is available in society and what other students in the class have, otherwise he will feel left behind. For example, they are all interested in comics, youth novels, martial arts fantasy novels, and popular magazines. This is actually a normal phenomenon. After all, there are relatively few people talking about classics and famous works in any era, which requires both knowledge and patience, and popular culture is more easily accepted by the public. What's more, the difference between today's middle school students and their parents is that they are "reading pictures" I grew up in the "era of literacy" rather than in the "era of literacy". I have been surrounded by TV, animation, and cartoons since I was a child. I feel particularly close to the pictures and not very interested in large texts.

Of course, judging from the middle school students I have contacted, there is still a problem of guidance. One class did well. The teacher asked everyone to buy a book from the "Classics of World Literature" series and take turns to read it. As a result, it cost less and was very popular. Everyone read hard, fearing that they would fall behind and slow down. Slowly formed a trend of reading classics.

Zhang Jun, a professor at the Institute of Culture of the Shenzhen Academy of Social Sciences, is worrying about eating "fast food"

Literary masterpieces are the crystallization of human culture accumulated through history and are undoubtedly of high value. However, due to differences in time and culture, these classics feel alienated from middle school students and are far away from their lives. This is probably the main reason why they would rather read comics, youth novels, martial arts fantasy novels, and popular magazines. In addition, from the perspective of the overall social background, fast food culture has a bigger market. This is not only the case in China, but also in some developed countries in the West, as well as Japan, Russia and other countries. It is impossible for middle school students who are not very good at discerning and appreciating to be affected by this. its impact. In their eyes, comics and youth novels contain relatively unreal storylines, which make them friendly and easy to read. However, from the perspective of improving literary accomplishment and humanistic quality, I think we should read more literary masterpieces. Instead of talking about the creation of culture, we only talk about the inheritance of culture. If we continue to blindly "fast food", it will be very worrying. . As for when to read classics, because everyone is in a different era, their views on classics will be different, and the age at which they read classics may also be different. There is no need to emphasize consistency. Reading classics should be a lifelong thing for everyone.

Liu Renyunruo, the vice principal and senior Chinese teacher of Shenzhen Cuiyuan Middle School, has guided people to read the classics of Falun Dafa

I have been teaching Chinese in middle schools for so many years, and I have participated in Chinese teaching reforms many times. I feel that the key to the problem of middle school students reading classics lies in how teachers guide them. As long as they are guided properly, they will be very willing to read classics. Now some people have proposed that "teachers and students should develop simultaneously." That is to say, if the teacher has not read the classics that students are required to read, how can they guide them and make them enlightened? Now the "New High School Chinese Language Curriculum" contains a large number of works by modern and contemporary foreign writers, and even the works of Latin American writers have earned a lot of money. It is no longer the concept of a few famous works in ancient China. If a teacher cannot explain anything about "The Master's Poems", but only explains it literally, and only teaches a few literary knowledge to be tested, and has no unique insights or thoughts of his own, how can he guide students and attract them? student? Today's middle school students have very tricky tastes.

Therefore, in the process of guiding students to read classics, teachers must first pass this level, and then they can bring the classics closer to students and closer to students' lives.

Senior engineer Liu Zhengkai, a parent of Shenzhen No. 1 middle school student, occupies "territory" in the children's hearts as early as possible

Just as martial arts novels satisfy the fantasies of adults, "fast food culture" satisfies the interests of middle school students. The need for choice and the psychology of curiosity and adventure. As parents, although we don’t like this kind of “fast food culture”, as a channel of communication with our children, we should also learn to understand it. At the same time, when the child is still relatively young, it is necessary to lay some foundation for him in classics and occupy a "territory" in his mind. My son is now in the third grade of junior high school. Before elementary school, he had "read" picture versions of classics and had some understanding of some of the characters and simple stories in them. Although he didn't know the author's life experience or writing background, the characters and stories were already related to him. He is close. By the time I was in the lower grades of elementary school, I had read abridged versions of classics with pinyin. By the time I was in the upper grades of elementary school, I had been exposed to the original versions of some Chinese and foreign literary classics. I had read the four major Chinese classics several times, and I could discuss them with others. Character character and destiny, evaluate their gains and losses, and appreciate their aesthetic value.

The problem with education is not in education itself

The so-called traditional Chinese culture is actually a very general term, especially in modern society, all elements and streams have become "culture" Today, the debate between traditional and "non-traditional" culture makes people laugh when they hear it.

I think the person who truly grasps the essence of culture is the person who truly understands part of the culture. It is like picking up a handful of water from a long river with both hands. This handful of water is the culture he possesses. . And many self-proclaimed cultural people may be just fishermen sailing on the water. They wander in culture, but their real purpose is to fish in the water. This is the "ukiyo-e" that is popular in some cultures in current society. Therefore, some sober people say: Although science and technology have developed, living standards have improved, material wealth has been extremely abundant, and education has been maximized, there are still a shortage of "scholars" who are truly knowledgeable, possess a wealth of knowledge, and are as humble as an ox! Especially the aspect of humanities and history is also the aspect that can truly speak for “culture”.

It is obvious that there are problems in education. What is wrong with education seems to be a matter for experts, but at its root, the utilitarian thinking deeply rooted among the people is the most important thing. Harmful. And when children also implement this idea into their studies, it will not be the only person who is delayed. A person may become a successful ×× family and become famous, just like the personal success factors advertised in the West: beautiful women, famous cars and luxury houses. I think what he delayed was the continuation of national culture. To put it mildly, it was the confusion after success!

He will bear this confusion for the rest of his life.

A few days ago, several friends and families gathered together, and the men were together in a vast world. Most of the mothers "served" their children to eat and drink. In fact, the children were all eleven or twelve years old, and they would definitely be on their own. It’s time to eat, but the mothers are still eager to bring food to them. Seeing the children's chubby bodies and accepting their mother's care with peace of mind, I couldn't help but feel "unfounded". I imagine that after a few years, this table of dishes may be a "resource" in society, and everyone will eventually get a piece of the pie with the chopsticks in their hands. Here, what I am worried about is not that they will not get a share, but that the mothers and their living conditions will be the same as now, and they will only focus on the "dish" on the table and nothing else.

The men also talked about the education of their children, and the goals were roughly the same, that is, as long as the children are willing to learn, the family will definitely "sell the pot and sell the iron". There is only one purpose, to get a high degree of education, to get a good diploma, so as to find a "high-paying and not tiring job", and spend a happy life. Old men and old ladies will be content and live in peace.

This kind of understanding is almost the current expectation of the entire society for education, and it is also the biggest and heaviest task that education currently carries. Is there any mistake in this? No!

One person or everyone

The reason why there is no mistake is that our current society has determined the concept of success as how much money we have. To be honest, a person who has become a rich man that everyone admires through personal struggle and hard work is worthy of respect. But this is not the only label for successful people. Being rich is only one of them, or in other words, it is only a very narrow representation. But one fact is: almost all successful people will no longer pursue money. Some people have it themselves, like rich men; some people don't have to worry about money at all, like high-ranking officials; some people have reputation. Both with money, like actors, calligraphers, painters and writers.

As humans, we cannot simulate the life of animals. Eating is the only task in life, and of course, passing on the family line. However, if human beings' greed for material is classified into "eating", the current state of human beings is really the same as that of animals. They are completely fighting each other in various fences in cities and villages to "eat". "It will be completed at the end of the year.

The greatness of the great man Mao Zedong can be summed up in one lyric, which is: "He seeks happiness for the people"; the greatness of rice expert Yuan Longping is that he increased the yield of rice one liter after another. The problem of feeding many people has been solved; the greatness of bridge expert Mao Yisheng lies in how many people he has saved from the hardship of trekking. Among the achievements and fame of these great men, from the information we know so far, none of them was greedy for any high-ranking official or salary. Even when the laurels of success were on their heads, they may still be living for their ideals in paddy fields and construction sites. . Many of us have doubted Zhou Enlai's heroic statement of "study for the rise of China" because we also made this or that ideal oath when we were students, but Zhou Enlai explained this sentence with his lifelong pursuit The sanctity of words. This makes us deeply regretful. We seem to realize that our excessive pursuit of immediate interests has made us forget our oath that no personal interests are included. When material temptations blind the windows of our souls. I! I! When my concept wraps around us like a snake, our purpose of being scientists, doctors, and writers begins to wander. In this way, when one day we reach our goal - we will eventually become: scientists who are slaves to business owners; doctors who take red envelopes from patients; writers who do not hesitate to write about pornography and violence in exchange for money - thus losing the protective layer of cultural morality and reducing ourselves to A member of the zoo.

Several aspects of fast food education

At that family gathering, because we ate at a Korean restaurant, naturally, the Korean Wave "Dae Jang Geum" became a topic of discussion. When talking about North Korea, the children corrected themselves and said it was South Korea, so I patiently explained the origins of South Korea and North Korea. At the age of eleven or twelve, I don’t know whether this period of history is limited by the limitations of textbooks, or whether parents usually ignore the “little encyclopedia” of history. At this time, it is actually a supplement to appreciating or understanding other cultures. Otherwise, whatever you see is what you see! "Advancing with the times" in terms of learning knowledge seems to be a very "muddleheaded" manifestation of ignorance. This is a dereliction of duty on the part of the parents. At the same time, it also highlights the problem of children's cognitive orientation.

I think the important factor why the Four Great Classics became the Four Great Classics is that in traditional Chinese literature, there are too few books with chapters and plots, and they tend too much to poetry and poetry. Only scholar-bureaucrats literature for their entertainment, while ignoring the thirst for literature among the ordinary classes. Because they are few, they become classics. Later, after the baptism of the "May 4th" New Culture Movement, the influence of Soviet literature, the publication of a large number of literary works before and after the Cultural Revolution, and the unprecedented prosperity of literature after the reform and opening up, readings were like bamboo shoots, and gradually it became a force of thousands of green bamboos. , there may be generations of people who have benefited from the four great classics, but they may also suffer from them. Because the four great classics themselves have the limitations of "talents, beauties, and reckless heroes", and they lack practical significance. Therefore, I don’t think it’s appropriate for modern people to read through the Four Great Classics. It’s enough to just take a rough look at them.

This is not to say that there is anything wrong with the four great classics, but that it seems a lot biased to regard these as the "quintessence of the Chinese nation" that must be read.

An oversight by the "Readers"; as a representative of fast-food cramming readings, the biggest flaw of "Readers" and other abstract readings is that they are too idealistic. Although the selected articles are all beautiful, every word is precious. But I tentatively think that, like teachers, most of the articles are condescending, and most of the articles are like chicken soup for the soul, as if filled with doses of anesthetic powder; maybe the cries of the soul intoxicate the readers for a while. However, it is of little help to solve the difficulties in real life. The effect of this kind of beautiful article is temporary, not as good as the "Primary School Dictionary" and other reference books, which lasts a lifetime. Of course, you can insist on recognizing your own knowledge, and there is nothing wrong with reading beautiful articles! you are right! The issue I’m exploring is, don’t think that in the future world, all difficulties will be solved through words. Beautiful writing is just an auxiliary tool; it’s just a manifestation of self-cultivation; a way of expression; one of many doors. key.

Approved tutoring materials. Now booksellers have recognized the truth: students make so much money. A few days ago, a bookseller discovered his conscience and exposed his scandal. He said that he could publish the same tutoring material with several different titles, with only one purpose, to make money. Parents and even teachers often just buy them without identifying them, leaving those students who are immersed in studying to follow the "old path" of studying over and over again and "struggle" for scores. Studying and studying is just for the exam; to get into the bachelor's degree, you still have to eat salt (research); after eating the salt, you still have to get a "scholar" (master's degree, doctor's degree); to work as a white-collar worker and live this life's song has become The ideal life of a student.

The ideal of literati in ancient times was to cultivate one's moral integrity, manage one's family and then govern the country. Cultivate oneself and manage one's family is easy to understand, but many people do not have this opportunity when it comes to governing the country. These three ideals are not easy to achieve in modern society. In the economy and society where materialism prevails, a person who can truly uphold his integrity and serve the people is truly an exemplary person. If you really set this ambition, it is not too difficult to achieve it. If you firmly believe in working for the benefit of everyone, completely put yourself aside, and always regard public welfare as your own business, then this society will truly enter a civilized society and a well-off society. Otherwise, it will only become a civilized society and a well-off society. If we are well-off but not civilized, education will remain a bureaucracy lacking role models and unconvincing.

What is fast food culture losing

College campuses have never been so close to the cutting edge of fashion. According to surveys, computers, mobile phones and MP3 players have become the new favorites of college students, while traditional culture has been neglected. This phenomenon of fast food culture and Internet culture is causing more and more concerns in the education sector.

The “Three New Big Things” for College Students

The first thing Xiao Liu, a college student, did after enrolling in school was to ask his family for money to buy a computer, plus the mobile phones and MP3 players he had purchased before. Xiao Liu finally has a set of standard campus equipment. Going back to the dormitory to play on the computer, sending text messages in class, and listening to MP3 players while walking, this can be said to be the standard portrayal of an urban college student today. Computers, mobile phones and MP3 players have therefore become the “three new items” for college students.

According to a survey, students who open accounts in student dormitories to access the Internet account for about 92% of the total number of students on campus. On average, students on campus spend three to four hours online every day, and some even reach five or six hours. In addition, the mobile phone ownership rate among college students is quite high. More than 40 out of every 50 people own a mobile phone, with the ownership rate reaching over 80%. For graduates, this number is even higher, with the mobile phone ownership rate reaching 85%-90%.

The rate of MP3 players among college students is also gradually increasing.

Popular culture floods the campus

Xiao Zhong, a student at the School of Computer Science of a certain university, told the author that he usually spends very little time on his computer studying, which is to collect some professional information and write Writing papers, etc. The main use is to download movies, watch variety shows, football games, and play computer games. According to surveys, college students generally use the Internet to watch movies, watch football games, listen to music, browse the web, chat, etc.

Compared with the Internet, text messaging is becoming a very popular way of communication among college students because of its convenience and speed.

A large proportion of the text messages sent between college students are ridiculing each other, including some pornographic text messages.

"I usually only read computer newspapers, and other than that I play computer games and rarely read literary books." A college student majoring in computer science at a normal college told the author. It is said that this phenomenon is not uncommon among science students. Even in some liberal arts departments, the phenomenon of not studying often exists. A student from the School of Journalism told the author that there is great pressure to enter middle school and little time to read leisure books. After going to university, he mainly spends his energy on postgraduate entrance examinations and learning English. In his spare time, he surfs the Internet. In addition to reading a few professional books, he does not read anything. Very narrow.

In response to this phenomenon, some experts and scholars expressed concern that it is difficult for fast food culture and Internet culture to truly improve people's humanistic qualities. Exposure to traditional literature at the university level is essential, as it can enrich your inner understanding of life and improve your personal expression and communication skills. In view of the current popular fast food culture on campus, experts believe that improving the humanistic quality of college students is not the sole responsibility of students, but requires the efforts of society, schools and teachers.