1447002 Chinese Language and Literature
| Numbering Code | U-LET11 31447 SJ36 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Seminar | |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Wed.3 | |
| Instructor name | NARITA KENTAROU (Graduate School of Letters Associate Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | Zeng Gong (1019-1083) in Northern Song is a master of ancient writing and counted among the Eight Masters of the Tang and Song. In this seminar, we shall take turns reading the writings of Zeng Gong. | |||
| Course Goals |
・Able to smoothly read aloud classical Chinese. ・ Able to comprehend what is being expressed in ancient written texts based upon cultural background. ・ Understand characteristics of expressions in ancient writings. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
Readings will proceed roughly according to the following schedule, but will be adjusted according to comprehension level of attendees. 1st Overview of ancient writings and Zeng Gong, and checking use of text 2nd - 4th 宜黄縣縣學記 5th - 6th 學舍記 7th - 8th 南軒記 9th 金山寺水陸堂記 10th 鵝湖院佛殿記 11th - 12th 思政堂記 13th 兜率院記 14th - 15th 飲歸亭記 |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | According to performance (active class participation, proficiency in reading aloud in Chinese, text comprehension). | |||
| Course Requirements | Have academic ability to study intermediate Chinese in common core courses, and pronounce words accurately. Presumes sufficient time will be spent on preparation, as marked in the outside class learning field. | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Attend prepared to look up character sounds so entire text can be read clearly in Chinese, and accurately translated. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Other, will distribute printed materials during class. | ||
| References, etc. | 『新華字典』 (The Commercial Press),, 『古漢語常用字字典(繁體字本)』 (The Commercial Press) ISBN:9787100053648 | |||
