6750001 Oriental History
| Numbering Code | U-LET24 26750 LJ36 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Year-round | |
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| Number of Credits | 4 | Course Type | reading | |
| Target Year | Target Student | |||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Wed.4 | |
| Instructor name | NAKASUNA AKINORI (Graduate School of Letters Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
By reading the Zizhi Tongjian (資治通鑑), which was required reading for Chinese scholars for a long time, we will not only improve reading comprehension of classical Chinese, but also gain opportunities to imagine what it was that Chinese intellectuals tried to learn from history. As this course is required for students in the Oriental history specialization, those considering continuing into that specialization are encouraged to complete this course within the second year. Those planning to enter other specializations are also welcome to join this class. |
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| Course Goals |
1. Build a foundation for reading comprehension of classical Chinese historical works. 2. Master the descriptive style of classical Chinese historical works. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
This year, we will mainly read the parts related to the east-west division of Northern Wei. The trends in the Southern Court will not be discussed unless they are related to the situation in North China. Since the progress of the class depends on the students, it is not possible to give a clear plan, but the plan is as follows. Introducing how "Zizhi Tongjian" has been read 2nd-5th week: The rise of Erzhu Rong 爾朱栄(526-529) 6th-11th week: Erzhu Rong's murder (530) 12th-18th week: The rise of Gao Huan高歓 (531-535) 19 th- 25 week : Clash between two rivals (536 to 543) 26th-29th week: Gao Huan's death (544-547) 30th week: Feedback |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Class participation is emphasized. Assessments will not be based on attendance alone. Students will be called on in each class session, and assessed in terms of their readings and responses as a whole at that time. | |||
| Course Requirements | None | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | The texts for the next class will be distributed during the preceding session, so students should prepare that portion. They will be asked to prepare a translation manuscript. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Other; printouts will be distributed. | ||
| References, etc. | Will be presented in class | |||
