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LIT200BC(文学 / Literature 200)
History of Chinese Literary Arts B

Ryoko YOSHII

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Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Letters
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Year 2023
Class code A2564
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Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 月6/Mon.6
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷
Classroom name 市富士‐F304
Grade 2~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
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SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category 日本文学科
他学科公開科目
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Day or Night 夜間時間帯

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Outline (in English)

Course Outline: In this class, we learn how to read classical Chinese using stories about familiar historical figures. We read longer passages, reading them carefully while touching on Chinese culture and stories, in order to strengthen basic skills in reading classical Chinese.
Learning Objectives: Students will learn the basic structures of classical Chinese and gain an understanding of the kundoku method for reading Chinese in literary Japanese. They will also deepen their knowledge of the history and culture of ancient China by reading famous works of literature, historical stories and episodes.
Learning Activities Outside of the Classroom: Students should prepare by examining the materials distributed in advance. Chinese-Japanese dictionaries and Chinese character dictionaries are necessary for preparation (printed versions preferable, but apps may be used). The preparation and review time for this class is 2 hours each.
Grading Criteria/Policy: Grades will be based on the following: a general grade based on contents of regular reaction papers and short assignments (70%), and a final examination (30%). Attendance is assumed.
Lecture format: Chinese materials with kunten (punctuation marks, kaeriten, okurigana) are distributed as texts and we read them carefully as I explain the structure of the sentences. I will also explain the historical background necessary for reading and knowledge of ancient Chinese culture in a timely manner. In each class, you will submit a reaction paper or sub-assignment, which checks the students’ understanding and interests, and I will explain the sections and questions that need to be supplemented in the next class. The “contents” of each lesson plan may be added to as appropriate. In addition to dictionaries, high school supplementary textbooks will also be of use.
Remarks for International Students: This class is conducted through kundoku, a method for reading ancient Chinese in literary Japanese. I think that it may be difficult for international students from China, Taiwan, etc., but please pay attention to this point before deciding to take the course. Classes are held at a gentle pace.

Default language used in class

日本語 / Japanese