CHIN-463 Survey of Chinese Literary Genres

Professor Yu

This course offers an introductory overview of some of the most influential and cherished masterpieces of the rich Chinese literary tradition, covering a wide range of works from the Zhou dynasty to the Qing dynasty. Works studied include selections from the ancient Book of Songs, the teachings of Confucius and Laozi, the poetry of the Tang and Song dynasties, and the novels Journey to the West (Xiyou ji) and Dream of the Red Chamber (Honglou meng). An essential course for students of Chinese language and culture, it aims to enhance students' appreciation and knowledge of Chinese philosophy and literature while emphasizing the development of advanced oral skills to communicate abstract concepts. Readings in modern vernacular Chinese are supplemented with the original classical Chinese texts; no knowledge of classical Chinese is required. Conducted in Chinese. (This course does not fulfill the humanities and writing General Education requirements.)

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: 212 or equivalent

CHIN-463-01 Survey of Chinese Literary Genres

Yu, Chen-Yieh Catherine

This course offers an introductory overview of some of the most influential and cherished masterpieces of the rich Chinese literary tradition, covering a wide range of works from the Zhou dynasty to the Qing dynasty. Works studied include selections from the ancient Book of Songs, the teachings of Confucius and Laozi, the poetry of the Tang and Song dynasties, and the novels Journey to the West (Xiyou ji) and Dream of the Red Chamber (Honglou meng). An essential course for students of Chinese language and culture, it aims to enhance students' appreciation and knowledge of Chinese philosophy and literature while emphasizing the development of advanced oral skills to communicate abstract concepts. Readings in modern vernacular Chinese are supplemented with the original classical Chinese texts; no knowledge of classical Chinese is required. Conducted in Chinese.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: 300 level or above

Other academic years
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• 2004-2005 Fall and Spring
• 2005-2006 Fall and Spring
• 2006-2007 Fall and Spring
• 2007-2008 Fall and Spring
• 2008-2009 Fall and Spring
• 2009-2010 Fall and Spring
• 2010-2011 Fall and Spring
• 2011-2012 Fall and Spring
• 2012-2013 Fall and Spring

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