CHNS 241, FALL 2003
Introduction to the Study of Chinese
Literature
Class: MW F 11:30 AM --
Instructor: Ai-jen Wann
Office: SC G063.
Office Hours: M
Phone: 496-1680
E-Mail:
Reading Materials: Selected readings of poetry, essays and
fiction from the May Fourth Era to 2000 which were published in
Goals: This class is designed to introduce modern Chinese
literature, including poetry, essays and fiction, in seminar form. Knowledge, appreciation and arguments
regarding important modern Chinese literary works and their writers will be
stressed.
Requirements:
a) Read the
text(s) assigned for each session before attending the class.
b)
Analyze the thoughts, diction and organization of each text.
c) Organize your
own views and questions concerning each text.
II.
Class Discussions:
a) You are
strongly encouraged to raise your own views and questions concerning each text
either in English or Mandarin in class.
b) Arguments are
preferable to be engaged in a friendly, rational manner.
c) Quality of
your discussions of texts will be graded according to your understanding,
interpretation
and
insight observed in class discussions.
III.
Tests:
a) Two tests
will be given on poetry readings and essay readings respectively.
b) Each test
consists of 5 questions; the 1st question is required, and you can select 2
from the rest of
4
to answer.
IV. Presentations:
a) Team presentation: 1) Each team will
be assigned to introduce one of the fiction
reading texts;
2)
Write a 2-page-long summary and a 2-page-long critique; 3) Make photo copies of
your summary and critique for all the class participants; 4) Present your
summary and critique in class.
b) Final individual presentation :
1) Write an essay on any literary work(s), writer(s) or issue(s) introduced in
this class no less than 1,200 words in Chinese or 4 pages in English; 2) read
your essay in class; 3) conduct a
discussion after the reading.
Note: Students who want to receive course credits from lower
Chinese levels must write all the
required essays in Chinese.
Grading:
II. Class Discussions 10%
III. Tests 40%
IV. Team presentation 20%
V. Final individual presentation 20%
Attention: Excessive
absences will be reflected in class attendance & preparation grade. Over 2 absences, each will cost 1% out of 10%
class performance.
Note to Students with Disabilities
If you have special needs related to a disability which may affect your
performance in this course, please speak with the instructor after class to
arrange an appointment as soon as possible to discuss your needs privately.
CHNS
241 SCHEDULE FALL 2003
M W F
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8/25 8/27 8/29
Intro. to Modern Chinese Literature Intro. to Poetry Poetry 胡适
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9/1 9/3 9/5
No Class Poetry Poetry
郭沫若 刘半农
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9/8 9/10 9/12
Poetry Poetry Poetry
冰心 柳亚子与南社 陈寅恪与同光体
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9/15 9/17 9/19
Poetry Poetry Poetry
徐志摩、林徽因与新月社 李金发、闻一多 艾青、戴望舒
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9/22 9/24 9/26
Poetry Poetry Review of Poetry
余光中、郑愁予
北岛、舒婷与朦胧诗派
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9/29 10/1 10/3
Test of Poetry Intro. to
Essays Essays
梁启超
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10/6 10/8 10/10
Essays Essays
Essays
陈独秀 周作人
林语堂
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10/13 10/15 10/17
No Class Essays
Essays
鲁迅、
萧红
梁实秋、苏青
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10/20 10/22 10/24
Essays Essays
Essays
朱自清
宗白华
张秀亚、张晓风
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10/27 10/29 10/31
Essays
Review of Essays
Test of Essays
余秋雨、董桥
CHNS
241 SCHEDULE FALL 2003
M W F
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11/3 11/5 11/7
Intro. to Fiction Fiction
Fiction
张恨水〈啼笑因缘〉节选 鲁迅〈阿Q正传〉
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11/10 11/12 11/14
Fiction Fiction Fiction
沈从文《边城》 老舍<马裤先生> 张爱玲<倾城之恋>
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11/17 11/19 11/21
Fiction Fiction Fiction
白先勇<孤恋花> 阿城<棋王> 黄春明〈苹果的滋味〉
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11/24 11/26 11/28
Fiction No Class No Class
茶话会：金庸与新武侠小说
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12/1 12/3 12/5
Fiction Fiction Fiction
高行健《灵山》节选 Individual
Presentations Individual Presentations
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12/8 12/10 12/12
Individual Presentations Individual Presentations Individual Presentations
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