衰老和脑研究
Ageing and Brain Research
主讲：董炜疆
Lecturer: Dong WeiJiang

摘要：衰老是生物随着时间的推移，自发的必然过程，它是复杂的自然现象，表现为结构和机能衰退，适应性和抵抗力减退。具体表现为：视觉空间能力下降、语言能力下降、执行能力下降、专注力下降和记忆力变差。在生理学上，把衰老看作是从受精卵开始一直进行到老年的个体发育史。从病理学上，衰老是应激和劳损，损伤和感染，免疫反应衰退，营养失调，代谢障碍以及疏忽和滥用药物积累的结果。每一物种的衰老过程，从生到死，均经历显著的变化。对于人们为什么会衰老，尽管还没有一个公认的学说，但科学家们已提出一些理论。通过研究人的大脑结构，我们来认识神经系统衰老的发生、发展和相关疾病。

Abstract：Ageing, also spelled aging, is the process of becoming older. The term refers especially to human beings, it represents the accumulation of changes in a human being over time, encompassing physical, psychological, and social changes.

Age is a major risk factor for most common neurodegenerative diseases, including mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson's disease. While much research has focused on diseases of aging, there are few informative studies on the molecular biology of the aging brain in the absence of neurodegenerative disease or the neuropsychological profile of healthy older adults. However, research does suggest that the aging process is associated with several structural, chemical, and functional changes in the brain as well as a host of neurocognitive changes. Recent reports in model organisms suggest that as organisms age, there are distinct changes in the expression of genes at the single neuron level. By studying the structure of human brain, we can understand the occurrence, development and related diseases of nervous system aging.

物联网与智慧生活
The Internet of Things and Smarter Life
主讲：罗文峰
Lecturer: Luo Wenfeng

摘要：物联网是指通过各种信息传感设备及系统，按照约定的协议，把任何物品与互联网连接起来，进行信息交换和通信，以实现识别、定位、跟踪、监控和管理的一种智能化网络，它涵盖了从信息采集、传输、存储、处理直至应用的全过程（如图1所示）。物联网作为一个新兴领域已经引起国内外学术界、IT界、工业界等的高度重视，被称为继计算机、互联网之后，世界信息产业的第三次浪潮。作为新兴技术体系，物联网是多项信息技术的融合与发展。首先，回顾了互联网技术和移动通信技术的萌芽、兴起、成长、发展以及融合，指出信息和通信技术的目标从任何时间、任何地点连接任何人，发展到连接任何物体的阶段，而万物的连接就形成了物联网。其次，介绍了物联网的体系结构，重点阐述了相关技术的背景、现状及发展趋势，如二维码技术、RFID技术、大数据技术和云计算技术等。第三、重点介绍了物联网技术在相关领域的应用，如智慧城市、智慧家庭、智慧交通、智慧尘埃、智能环境监控等。最后，展望了物联网未来愿景。

Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT for short) is an important part of a new generation of information technology. It means installing sensors for everything, and connecting them to the Internet through specific protocols for information exchange and communications, in order to achieve intelligent recognition, location, tracking, monitoring and management in the whole process of information collection, transmission, storage and processing. As an emerging field, IoT has drawn great attention of academia, IT, and industry, so it is called the third wave of world information industry after the computer and the Internet. IoT is a convergence of multiple technologies, including ubiquitous wireless communication, real-time analytics, machine learning, commodity sensors, and so on. Firstly, the development and convergence of Internet technology and mobile communication technology has been reviewed. The target of these technologies has shifted from the connection of anyone at anytime and anyplace to the connection of anything. So comes the Internet of Things. Secondly, IoT architecture has been explained. The background, current situation and trends are discussed in detail of such techniques as 2D barcode, RFID, big data, cloud computing and so on. Thirdly, applications of IoT are introduced in the following fields, such as smart city, smart home, smart transportation, smart dust, smart environmental monitoring, etc. Last, the future vision of IoT has been discussed.

中西方文化差异
Cultural Difference Between China and the West
主讲：范文娟 
Lecturer: Fan Wenjuan

摘要：文化差异即是指因地区异同，各地区人们所特有的文化异同而产生的差异。霍夫斯坦特认为:文化是在一个环境中的人们共同的心理程序，不是一种个体特征，而是具有相同的教育和生活经验的许多人所共有的心理程序。让我们从历史的角度来审视中西方文化的差异及其成因。

Abstract: Cultural difference refers to the differences due to the regional similarities and differences and characteristic of the cultural hold by the local people of different region. Hobbs Tante said: culture is the common psychological process owned by people in the same environment, and it is not an individual characteristic, but the one hold by many people with the same education and life experience. Let's look at the cultural difference and its causes between China and the West from the perspective of history.

《易经》的人生观
I-Ching’s Outlook on Life
主讲：晏  钢
Lecturer: Yan Gang

摘要：《易经》是诠释天地宇宙、自然万物、社会人生的运动、发展、变化的基本法则与规律，成书于3000多年前的周朝年间，是中华文明最古老的经典，为道、儒、墨、法、兵、纵横等诸子百家所共同尊奉，堪称中华文明、中华文化之源。数千年来，《易经》以“世间万物，大道相通，大道至简，阴阳对立”的处世哲学和丰富的人生观思想，指导着中国人对人生目的和意义的根本看法，决定着中国人实践活动的目标、人生道路的方向，也决定着中国人行为选择的价值取向和对待生活的态度。从传统意义上讲，《易经》是中国人的“圣经”。本讲座将讲述如下内容：

1、《易经》的地位、影响

2、《易经》之道

3、《易经》的人生观

4、《易经》人生观的现代意义和价值

5、基于《易经》人生观视角的实践案例分析

Abstract: I Ching is the oldest classics of Chinese civilization, which interprets the basic laws of movement, development and change about the universe, the nature and human being’s social life. It was written in the Zhou Dynasty more than 3000 years ago. I Ching has been enshrined and worshipped as the first of the group scriptures in Chinese culture by Taoism, Confucianism, Mohism, Legalism, Military Strategists, Political Strategists, and so on. It can be regarded as the source of Chinese civilization and Chinese culture. For thousands of years, I Ching has taught Chinese the main philosophy of life, that is, everything in the world follows the basic laws: the most fundamental truth is right the same, the most fundamental truth is the simplest, everything in the world can be divided into yin and yang categories, and they are unity of opposites, and can be transformed to each other. It determines the goal of Chinese practical activities and the direction of life, as well as the value orientation of Chinese behavior choice and the attitude towards life. In the traditional sense, it is said that I Ching is the Bible of the Chinese people. This lecture will present the following contents:

1. The status and influence of I Ching

2. The introduction about the principle of I Ching

3. The outlook on life from I Ching’s philosophy

4. The modern significance and value of I Ching’s outlook on life.

5. The practical cases study from the perspective of I Ching’s outlook on life

中文歌曲和HSK考试
Grasp HSK Exam through Singing Chinese Songs
主讲：郭雯娟
Lecturer：Guo Wenjuan

摘要：本课程是针对正在学习汉语的留学生，从在中国学习和生活的实用角度出发，简明介绍汉语语法中“数字”、“比较”、“强调”、“称谓”、“委婉”等表达法，教授留学生如何用汉语核心语法进行规范、得体的各种表达，从而帮助汉语学习者完成在中国生活、学习、工作等各方面的基本交际任务；并且在课堂上用轻松活泼的方式，紧密结合汉语语法表达方式，有针对性地教授一首脍炙人口的汉语歌--《月亮代表我的心》，使留学生们能够更好的掌握汉语中名词、动词等词性运用难点和重点，强化学习者的记忆。

Abstract：This course is aimed at international students who are learning Chinese. From the practical perspective of studying and living in China, this course introduces the expressions of “numbers”, “comparison”, “emphasis”, “title” and “euphemism” in Chinese grammar. How can foreign students use the Chinese core grammar to carry out various norms and decent expressions, thus helping Chinese learners to complete basic communication tasks in life, study, and work in China. And in the classroom, with close integration of Chinese grammatical expression, a popular Chinese song，“The Moon Represents My Heart”, will be taught in a relaxed and lively way. Therefore, students can not only get a better understanding of the use of nouns and verbs in Chinese, but also strengthen the learner's memory.

“一带一路”发展脉络：历史与未来，机遇与挑战
The Belt and Road：Past and Future，Opportunities and Challenges
主讲：王华
Lecturer: Wang Hua

摘要：讲座首先简要“一带一路”提出四年来在中国国内和国外的认知现状；接着从“一带一路”的历史发展开始，介绍“一带一路”的渊源、历史地位、文化情感等方面；而课程的重点部分则是通过国际、国内两个经济环境的分析引导学员理解“一带一路”建设倡议提出的经济及社会背景；之后，介绍四年来“一带一路”倡议和建设的行动框架及现状进展；最后简要分析“一带一路”倡议与建设所面临的问题以及可能的应对策略。

Abstract: The lecture first briefly introduces the local and international cognition of the Belt and Road initiative. Then, it starts from the recall of the history of the Silk Road and the Marine Time Silk Road and introduces the origin, significance, and cultural understanding of Silk Road. Then, it analyses the local and international economic and social backgrounds of the Belt and Road initiative. After that, it introduces the development process, progress, and status quo of the Belt and Road initiative. At last, it tries to analyze the problems the initiative is facing and probable countermeasures.

人工智能简介

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

主讲：任鹏举

Lecturer: Pengju Ren

摘要：今天，人工智能（AI）已经无所不在，从网络搜索引擎到视频游戏。AI帮助我们实现导航、过滤垃圾邮件、自动完成摄像机的面部对焦；AI使得我们可以用语音来控制手机，阅读外文的报纸。未来，AI将作为核心技术塑造我们的生活：从无人驾驶汽车到家庭机器人，AI正在使得科幻小说中的想象，变为我们生活中的现实。人工智能的研究主要目标就是实现机器智能的使能技术。本次讲座的主要目的有两点：1）提供人工智能的基础知识；2）介绍目前人工智能领先的技术和应用，来鼓励听众参与到该领域中，体会AI令人鼓舞的魅力。

Abstract：Artificial intelligence is already all around you, from web search to video games. AI methods plan your driving directions, filter your spam, and focus your cameras on faces. AI lets you guide your phone with your voice and read foreign newspapers in English. Beyond today's applications, AI is at the core of many new technologies that will shape our future. From autonomous vehicle to household robots, advancements in AI help transform science fiction into real systems.

The overall research goal of artificial intelligence is to create technology that allows computers and machines to function in an intelligent manner. The purpose of this talk is twofold. 1) Providing the very basics of Artificial Intelligence and 2) Introducing the state-of-the-art AI techniques and applications to encourage you to participate in the beauty and excitement of AI.

中国古代哲学思想——儒学
Ancient Chinese Philosophy — Confucianism
主讲：靳  蓉
Lecture: Rong Jin

摘要：中国历代哲人们的哲学思想和学说构成了中华文化的核心。哲人们对天地万物、社会及人生的各种思考和认识，展示了中华民族的无穷智慧，也塑造了中华民族的灵魂与品格。中国古代哲学的发展在春秋战国时期达到鼎盛。涌现了很多诸如孔子、孟子、老子、庄子、荀子、韩非子等哲学家。对中国古代哲学思想的了解，尤其是对“儒家”和“道家”的了解将有助于深入了解中华文化以及中国人两千年来奉行的行为准则。

Abstract: Chinese philosophy started to become apparent in the 6th century BC and reached its climax in the Spring-Autumn Period when Confucianism and other ideological schools were born. Many philosophers appeared with their marvelous opinions on some fundamental issues of the world they lived in, such as heaven, earth, natural phenomena and human society. Among them are Confucius, Mencius, Lao Zi, Zhuang Zi, Xun Zi and Han Fei. Their philosophical thinking has make up the core of Chinese culture. Being the major philosophical school in China, Confucianism ruled over Chinese political and intellectual fields for over two thousand years. The lecture will help you to have a better understanding of Confucius and Confucianism. Quotations from The Analects will be studied in detail.