This document compares two different table of contents structures for a learning module about Chinese cities. The first table of contents lists the chapter titles and subheadings in a linear format. The second table of contents reorganizes some of the subheadings under broader topic headings like "Culture" and "History" to create a more conceptual structure.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Beijing ……………………………….…………….. 1
Emperors’ Home ………………………………………...…. 2
Beijing Opera ……………………………………………………. 3
History ………..…………………………………….……..……..….. 4
Chapter 2 Guangzhou ………………………..……….….. 5
The Prosperity of Cantonese ……………………….………………..…... 6
A Bite of Guangzhou ……………………………….……..….…….... 7
The Tolerance of the City …………………….……….….. 8
Chapter 3 Hangzhou ……………………………….………….. 9
The Poems about Xihu Lake …………………………….……………. 10
The Writers of Hangzhou …………………………………………... 11
The Architecture of Hangzhou ……………………..……..... 12
Chapter 4 Shanghai ………………………………….. 13
The War Era of Shanghai……………………………….. 14
Money and Women of Shanghai………………………...….. 15
The Personalities of Shanghai people ……………………….. 16

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4. Which table of contents is better?
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Beijing ………………………………….. 1
Emperors’ Home …………………………………...…. 2
Culture ………………………………………………………. 3
History ………..………………………….……..……..….. 4
Chapter 2 Guangzhou ……………………………….….. 5
The Prosperity of Cantonese ……………………….…..…... 6
A Bite of Guangzhou ………………………..….…….... 7
The Tolerance of the City …………………….….….. 8
Chapter 3 Hangzhou ………………….. 9
The Poems about Xihu Lake ………………………………. 10
The Writers of Hangzhou ………………………... 11
The Architecture of Hangzhou ………..……..... 12
Chapter 4 Shanghai ……………………………….. 13
The War Era of Shanghai……………………………….. 14
Money and Women of Shanghai………………………...….. 15
The Personalities of Shanghai people ……………………….. 16

5. The Imperial Palace, also known as "The Forbidden City", is located in
the heart of downtown Beijing. From 1386 to 1911, the palace was
home to 24 emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The construction is the largest and
most complete ancient palace
complex extant in China today. Lofty
and magnificent, it is acclaimed to be
one of the world great palaces,
together with Palace of Versailles in
France, Buckingham Palace in Britain, White House in the United
States, and Kremlin Palace in Russia. The unparalleled masterpiece
was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by the United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
In the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Imperial Palace represented the
imperial sovereignty and also
served the center of feudal rule.
Except Taizu (first emperor of the
Ming dynasty) Zhu Yuanzhang
and Emperor Jianwen Zhu
Yunwen, 14 emperors of the Ming
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dynasty and 10 emperors of the Qing dynasty were enthroned here
and ruled China for the successive 491 years. The nearly five
centuries of history left behind a number of aulic struggles deep in the
Palace.
After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the National
Palace Museum is set here. Some halls in the Palace Museum have
developed into the Hall of Historical Arts, Hall of Paintings, categorized
Halls of Ceramics, Hall of Bronze wares, Hall of Crafts and
Arts in the Ming & Qing Dynasties, Hall of Inscriptions, Hall of Toys,
Hall of Scholar’s Studio, Hall of Playing Pieces, Hall of Jewelry, Hall of
Watches and Clocks, Exhibition Hall of Royal Cultural Relics in the Qing
Dynasty and so on. The museum has a collection of 1,052,653 pieces
of ancient art treasures, accounting for
one sixth of the total cultural relics in
China. It is the museum with the richest
collection of cultural relics in China, and
also a world-renowned museum of
ancient cultural arts. Many cultural relics
preserved in it are invaluable state treasures unique in the world.

7. EDT 503 Print Design
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2015-03-31

8. Which table of contents is better?
Purpose
The purpose of this work is to share the beauty of Chinese cities.
Audience
This is a guide for those who are interested in Chinese culture, and who want to
travel in China.
Learning Module Goals
The goal of this learning module is for learners to explore the magic of Chinese cities,
knowing some facts and concepts.
Learner Motivation
The ancient Chinese paintings----lotus and the topics regarding each famous and
prosperous cities listed in the design are crafted to be the motivation and appeal to
the content.
Content
The content is about some features of a few popular and attractive cities in China.
Instructional Context
The instructional context is a traditional classroom setting.
Delivery Method
The delivery method is interactive lecture.
Cognitive Load
Cognitive load is rather high due to the profoundness of Chinese culture.