DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE LITERATURE
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
(including those offered to Night Division Students)
1. General courses required by the Ministry of Education:
Chinese I-II
Teacher: C. H. Chen (6 credits , Night 1st, semester I.II)
This course adopting “Anthology of Chinese Literature” as material and using
various related ways such as records, theater and discussion for instruction is
designed to strengthen students' ability to read classical Chinese and at the same
time to familiarize them with Chinese culture, historical and ethical. There are 8
teaching units: (1) How to use Chinese reference books, (2) Reading and writing of
letters, (3) Reading and writing of biography, (4) Reading and writing of
philosophy, (5) Appreciation of and comments on classical poems, (6) Appreciation
and writing of essays, (7) Appreciation of and comments on fables, (8)
Appreciation and writing of native literature.
Guided Study of Chinese Classics I-II
Teacher: T.T. Sung, C.H. Yeh (4 credits, Day & Night 1st, semester I.II)
(1) Introduction of the four categories of classical Chinese--Confucian classics,
history, philosophy, and belles-lettres; (2) sources and reference books; (3) essential
subjects; and (4) textual criticism. Thematic explication and reading methodology
are also introduced.
Introduction to Literature I-II
Teacher: C.M. Chen (4 credits, Day 1st, semester I.II)
This course seeks to elucidate literary concepts through the reading of specific
literary works. Topics for study include: literary phenomena, essence, creation,
appreciation, function, genres, and criticism.
Selected Readings in Poetry: Appreciation and Practice I-II
Teacher: M.Y. Liao (6 credits, Day 2nd, semester I.II)
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Masterpieces from the Six Dynasties and the Tang and Sung Dynasties are
selected for lecture and discussion. The primary goal of the course is to foster
students' ability to appreciate and compose classical poems. The study of prosody is
included in the lectures.
Selected Readings in Poetry: Appreciation and Practice I-II
Teacher: R.F. Wu (6 credits, Night 2nd, semester I.II)
Four graduations: (1) introduction of poetry, (2) practice, (3) appreciation and
reference of “Three Hundred Poems of the Tang Dynasty,” (4) creation.
History of Chinese Literature I-II
Teacher: Y.L. Chen (6 credits, Day 2nd, semester I.II)
This course is primarily concerned with the origins and evolution of Chinese
literature from an historical perspective. Major figures and works, together with
methodology and textual criticism are included. Lecture is combined with
discussion.
Selected Readings from Chinese Literature in Chronological Order:
Appreciation and Practice I-II
Teacher: H.B. Hwu (6 credits, Day 2nd, semester I.II)
This course is designed for students to realize clearly the deep feelings and
thoughts expressed in various masterpieces. The primary goal of this course is to
improve (or develop) students' ability to analyze and appreciate classical Chinese
and to strengthen their ability to write classical Chinese. There are two lecture parts:
(1) including the classical writings of Pre-Chin, Two Hans, Wei, Chin and the Six
Dynasties, Tang, Sung; (2) including the classical writings of Ming, Ching
Dynasties. Lectures are combined with writing practice to introduce the origin and
development of Chinese classical styles, with the selection of two or three
masterpieces of each style for lecture, perusal, and imitation. This study employs a
selection of works representing four genres for lecture and discussion: expository,
narrative, lyric, and descriptive. Detailed analysis of diction, syntax, and
composition is included.
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Study of Chinese Characters
Teacher: P.C. Shen (6 credits, Day & Night 2nd, semester I.II)
Characters record the language. This course discusses the original form, tone and
meaning of Chinese characters, including (1) the forming process, essence, origin
and development of Chinese characters, (2) the division of basic categories, the
separation, and integration of Chinese characters, and the relationship between the
form and meaning of Chinese characters.
Selected Readings from Tz'u and Ch'u: Appreciation and Practice I-II
Teacher: B.N. Liang (6 credits , Day & Night 3rd, semester I.II)
The 1st semester is primarily concerned with the nature, origination,
development, and classification of Tz'u. Major figures and representative works are
selected for appreciation and practice. The 2nd semester is mainly a comparison of
Tz'u and Ch'u and an introduction to Ch’u.
Selected Readings from Tz'u and Ch'u: Appreciation and Practice I-II
Teacher: M.H. Gau (6 credits, Day & Night 3rd, semester I.II)
The 1st semester introduces Tz’u: analyzing the masterpieces to introduce the
form, writing and development to cultivate the abilities of appreciation and practice.
The 2nd semester is mainly concerned with major figures and representative works
are selected for analysis and practice to discover the life that the ancients displayed
in the drama.
Chinese Phonology I-II
Teacher: M.H. Chen (6 credits, Day & Night 3rd, semester I.II)
(1) Introduction: including the research and function of Chinese phonology, the
introduction of phonetics and dialect, and the period of phonology; (2) The middle
ancient phonology: including the origination, background, function and type of
rhyme as well as the forming process of modern Chinese, and the origination of the
rhyme and tone of Chinese; (3) The tables of rime division; (4) The ancient
phonology.
Modern Fiction: Appreciation and Practice
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Teacher: T.Y. Wu (4 credits, Day 3rd, semester I.II)
This course appreciates the Eastern and Western masterpieces of modern novels.
The creation of novels is also the emphasis of the teaching to prepare students to
join the "Phoenix Tree Literary Award Contest." The course units include the
meaning, viewpoint, structure, plot, psychology of the characters, and the dialogue,
theme of the novels.
History of Chinese Thoughts I-II
Teacher: P. T. Chu (6 credits , Night 4th, semester I.II)
The main goal of the course is to make students realize the Chinese thoughts and
develop the abilities of research by reading primary materials. The emphasis of the
teaching is to introduce the major figures, essential concepts, and important
materials by lecture and discussion.
Drama: Appreciation and Practice I-II
Teacher: C. M. Wang (4 credits, Day & Night 4th, semester I.II)
The course is to introduce various types and views of representative drama works
and compare the Chinese and Western, the modern and ancient drama. Students are
required to hand in at least one short play during the academic year.
Scholiastics
Teacher: I. M. Hsieh (4 credits, Day 4th, semester I.II)
(1) Introducing the meaning, origination and function of scholiastics; (2) The
relationship of the scholiastics and characters; (3) The relationship of the
scholiastics and phonology; (4) practice
Scholiastics
Teacher: F. P. Chao (4 credits, Night 4th, semester I.II)
This course guides students to analyze and grasp the materials. The main
contents include the meaning, function, and origination, form of scholiastics, as
well as, the method, history and masterpieces of scholiastics.
2.General elective courses
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Guided Introduction to Linguistics
Teacher: H. C. Chou (4 credits, Day 1st, semester I.II)
The course begins with an introduction to linguistics in general, covering such
areas as phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
Students are encouraged to consult reference materials in both Chinese and English
for the underlying universals of human language in general and of the Chinese
language in particular. Lectures include the comparative study of different writing
systems, with emphasis on the alphabetic and ideological variants. Discussions will
cover the development of the Mandarin dialect, comparing it with other dialects,
ancient and current, particularly in the areas of phonetics and phonology.
Calligraphy
Teacher: R. F. Wu (4 credits, Day 1st, semester I.II)
A traditional art derived from the Chinese writing system, calligraphy and its
practice serves to complement research on Chinese literature and at the same time
to bring grace and elegance to the personality. The course also introduces the four
treasures of the study--writing brush, ink stick, ink slab and paper.
Classical Drama
Teacher: B. N. Liang (4 credits, Day 1st, semester I.II)
This course is designed to introduce the sources, development, and structure of
Chinese classical drama and to explicate its essential characteristics. Particular
attention is directed to stage performance. A formal performance is held at the
conclusion of the course.
Shih Chi (Records of Grand Historian)
Teacher: K. P. Chang (4 credits, Day 1st, semester I.II)
This course comprises primarily the following concerns: (1) introduction of the
author and his style; (2) its position and value in Chinese history and literature; (3)
investigation of its historic truthfulness and its intrinsic significance; (4) explication
of the relevant scholarly sources; and (5) approaches to literary appreciation in
terms of structure, style, and diction.
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Lung Yu & Men Tzu (Sayings of Confucius and Mencius) I-II
Teacher: Y. L. Lin (4 credits, Day 1st, semester I.II)
Confucianism constitutes the mainstream of Chinese culture; the canons of
Confucius and Mencius therefore hold the dominant position in it. The course is
designed primarily to elucidate the essential ideas of the two sages. The 1st semester
is concentrated on the Analects of Confucius; the focus is the concepts of jen
(benevolence) and YI (propriety) and their relationships to ethical, political, and
educational philosophy. The 2nd semester is devoted to the work of Mencius, and
the concern is the concepts of human nature and their affinity with benevolence and
justice, as well as their identification with the heavenly way.
Shih Ching (Book of Odes)
Teacher: Y. L. Lin (4 credits, Night 1st, semester I.II)
The course begins with an introducing the origination, contents, historical
background, composition techniques, and research methodology of the Book of
Odes. This is followed by close reading, analytic and critical. The lecture itself is
primarily concerned with introducing the edition of Mao Heng and its critical
studies, and with seeking the poets' creative intentions and elucidating their artistic
excellence. Major pieces are selected for lecture and discussion.
Introduction to Library Science I-II
Teacher: C. H. Liu (4 credits, Day & Night 1st, semester I.II)
The course includes: (1) introducing to the discipline; (2) classifying and
cataloguing books in Western languages; (3) processing files in Chinese; (4)
processing files in Western languages; (5) reference and education information in
Chinese; (6) introduction to museology; and (7) visiting libraries and writing
reports.
Computer System for Chinese Database
Teacher: J. H. Chou (2 credits, Day 2nd, semester II)
(1) The characteristic and relationships of data; (2) The rule of design for
database; (3) Brief introduction of Microsoft Access; (4) The meaning of data and
the building of database; (5) The design of form and report; (6) Preview and
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review.
Li Chi (Book of Rites) I-II
Teacher: S. Y. Cho (4 credits, Day & Night 2nd, semester I. II)
Book of Rites is regarded as a study to supplement the missing parts of the Chou
Li (the governmental system of the Chou Dynasty) and I Li (code of behavior) and
to illuminate their meanings. The course is primarily concerned with elucidating the
meanings of the ancient rites and behavior norms, and with describing their
evolutionary changes and ensuing criticisms. It is therefore highly valued as the
source of ritual learning, and thus requires a new methodology.
Guided Study of Chinese Classics
Teacher: T. T. Sung (4 credits, Day & Night 2nd, semester I. II)
This course is conducted through in-class lecture and after-class practice. The
following are the main concerns: (1) to build up a groundwork by punctuating,
hand-copying, and reciting the original texts; (2) to introduce essential reference
books; (3) to introduce research methodology; (4) to introduce textual studies; (5)
to introduce library cataloguing; (6) to recognize forged editions and thereby to
verify true ones; (7) to identify philosophical and historical classics; (8) to
introduce report, thesis, and dissertation writing; and (9) to introduce important
anthologies.
Introduction to Composing and Playing a Drama
Teacher: C. M. Wang (4 credits, Day 2nd, semester I. II)
This course mainly introduces the contents, procedures and working principles of
creation and production for modern theaters, such as the cooperation between
directors, designers, producers, stage supervisors and production units The class
also encourages students to produce and act out a drama.
Folklore Literature
Teacher: H. B. Hwu (4 credits, Day 2nd, semester I. II)
This course is designed to study works of folk literature in each period, to
observe the development of the genre, and further, to detect their individual
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characteristics and mutual relations, as well as their influence on the literature of
the literati. After a general introduction, the instructor will choose for theoretic
exposition from the following: ballads, popular songs, narrative poems and stories
accompanied by different instruments. Tape recordings are provided for
appreciation and verification.
Hsun Tzu
Teacher: T. T. Sung (4 credits, Day 3rd, semester I. II)
This course aims at two parts: (1) discussing the form, system, and their
influence on politics and culture in later ages, and the position in the history of the
study of Hsun; (2) analyzing the sentence and elucidating the meaning.
Hsun Tzu
Teacher: W. J. Wu (4 credits, Night 3rd, semester I. II)
This course discusses the theme of the sensible ethics, psychics connecting the
democracy and science of the West, and building the musical philosophy. The goal
is to research deeply the original classics and cultivate the ability of abstract
thought .
Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu
Teacher: C. C. Chiang (4 credits, Day 3rd, semester I. II)
The course method is textual analysis and its goal is an overall comprehension.
The first semester is devoted to Lao Tzu's ontology and cosmology; the discourses
on politics and self-cultivation are also covered. In the second semester the seven
"inner" chapters of Chuang Tzu are covered in their entirety in lecture; the "outer"
chapters are dealt with selectively. The course aims at assisting students in
acquiring an adequate understanding of mystic and transcendental Taoism.
Ch'u Tzu (Songs of Ch'u )
Teacher: Y. L. Chen (4 credits, Day 3rd, semester I. II)
The course introduces the life of Ch'u Yuan, the patriotic poet of the state of Ch'u,
followed by an examination of his major works. The lecture material is divided as
follows: (1) general introduction, covering the meaning and value of Ch'u Tzu, the
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attitude and approach to its study, and the reference books; (2) development of Ch'u
Tzu’s art; (3) cause of edition; (4) works and authors; (5) sources; (6) character; (7)
important contemporaries such as Sung Yu, etc.; (8) influence of art on Chinese
literature; (9) important critics and annotators; and (10) appreciation of and
research on major works such as "Encountering Sorrow," "Nine Songs," "Nine
Declarations," "Summons of the Soul."
Lu-shih Ch'un-ch'iu (The Lu's Eclectic Compendium)
Teacher: Y. L. Chen (4 credits, Day 3rd. II; 3 credits, Night 3rd, semester I. II)
This course is the academic concourse before Han Dynasty and aims to examine
the blueprint of the great empire laid by the Compendium for the future. The
lecture includes the history and backgrounds of the characters, the outline of nature
and human philosophy, and the problems of sequence for articles.
Poems of Su Dong-Po
Teacher: K. P. Chang (4 credits, Day 3rd, semester I. II)
Su Dong-po is the most important representative writing of the Sung poems and
displays the character and change of Sung poetry, and the culture of Sung model.
This course selects the masterpieces of Dong-po poems, dividing them into poems
of landscape, scenery, history, narrative to introduce his style.
Study of the Red Chamber Dream
Teacher: S. C. Wang (4 credits, Day & Night 3rd, semester I. II)
This course aims to study the Chinese masterpiece “The Red Chamber Dream,”
introducing (1) the process of academic development; (2) the ancestry and friends
of the author; (3) the process of additions and deletions for ten years; (4) analyzing
the units and the development for the later parts of this book; (5) discussion of the
structure and character of this book; (6) the aspect of the author’s aesthetic
viewpoint and thought as well as the inner world of this book.
Learning of Tunhwang
Teacher: S. C. Wang (4 credits, Day & Night 3rd, semester I. II)
The course mainly introduces the documents of Tunhwang and the art of frescoes
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related perhaps to the documents, and the cave wall paintings of the Turfan to
widen the students’ knowledge. The contents include: (1) the meaning, extent, and
the change of geography and history for the study of Tunhwang; (2) the spread and
collection of Tunhwang volumes, as well as, the basic knowledge and required
catalogue for study.
Transcendental Mysticism of the Wei & Tsin Dynasties
Teacher: C. C. Chiang (4 credits, Day 3rd, semester I. II)
(1) the sources and historical background of the metaphysics of the Wei and Chin
Dynasties; (2) the reverence for self-enlightenment and pursuit of
transcendentalism; (3) the evolution of the dominant thought, from "nothingness" to
"non-emptiness"; (4) the rise of such trends as "clean talk," "aestheticism," and
"hermitage in the court"; and (5) evaluation.
Literature of the Six Dynasties
Teacher: G. T. Liao (4 credits , Day 3rd, semester I. II)
The content of the course covers the major works of the Wei, Chin and the Six
Dynasties as follows: (1) survey of the literary history of this period, consisting of
historical background and literary trends; (2) literary characteristics; (3) critical
analysis of the major works of the Six Dynasties; (4) contents of the Six Dynasties;
(5) rhetoric of the Six Dynasties, and (6) conclusion.
Shih Ching (The Classic of Odes)
Teacher: B. H. Shih (4 credits, Day 3rd, semester I. II)
(1) Introduction to the resource, history, content, and the research method of
Shih Ching; (2) Division of the classics and literature; (3) Selecting the poetry
related to folklore, etiquette and history; (4) Writing.
Practical Chinese
Teacher: W. C. Yu (4 credits, Night 4th, semester I. II)
The course covers: (1) the essentials of the forms and formulas for the making of
official documents; (2) the constituent parts and contents; (3) the guiding principles
of composition; and (4) models for imitation.
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Chinese Grammar
Teacher: H. C. Chou (4 credits, Night 4th, semester I. II)
The course is designed to examine the morphologic and syntactic structure of
Mandarin Chinese, with emphasis on classical literature. Included in the lecture is
the study, on a comparative basis, of classical literature, vernacular literature, and
everyday speech. Another concern is to trace semantic changes that occur along
with morphological, syntactic, and sociologic development.
The Poems of T'ao & Hsieh
Teacher: Y. L. Chen (4 credits, Day 4th, semester I. II)
The 1st semester is concerned with the T’ao Yuan-ming’s poetry, including the
deeds, style of works, position and influence. The 2 nd semester is concerned with
Hsieh Lin-yun’s poetry, including the deeds, style of works, position and influence,
as well as the comparison with T’ao’s poems.
Rhetoric
Teacher: K. P. Chang (4 credits, Day 4th, semester I. II)
The course includes: (1) essential rhetorical forms; (2) the artistic effects
produced by rhetorical means; (3) examples for verification; and (4) practice in
composing reports.
Study of the Min-Nan Dialect
Teacher: B. H. Shih (4 credits, Day 4th, semester I. II)
This course aims at: (1) realizing the ancient tone of Mandarin and Chinese
phonology; (2) conserving the Taiwan culture. The contents include: (1) the source
of Min-Nan Dialect; (2) the syllabic practice of the Roman alphabet; (3) the
children’s folk rhyme, folk songs, proverbs, and the prose of Min-Nan Dialect; (4)
the application of Min-Nan Dialect and reciting ancient works; (5) colloquial
expression and writing practice; (6) application of Min-Nan Dialect as parent
language in primary and junior high schools.
Practical Chinese
Teacher: B. H. Shih (4 credits, Day 4th, semester I. II)
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This course mainly provides chances for students to practice writing letters and
documents, adding inscriptions, funeral orations, couplets, and advertisements. The
content of this class includes lecture, expression, discussion and practice.
Study of Edition and Bibliography
Teacher: F. P. Chao (4 credits, Day 4th, semester I. II)
The 1st semester is concerned with the study of edition, including (1) basic
comprehension; (2) brief introduction to the development of books in the past
dynasties; (3) the features and appreciation of block-printed edition; (4) application.
The 2nd semester is concerned with bibliography, including (1) basic
comprehension; (2) basic theories; (3) history; (4) selected masterpieces.
Criticism of Chinese Literature
Teacher: C. M. Chen (4 credits, Day 4th, semester I. II)
The course is divided into two parts: (1) introducing parts of important literature
theories from Pre-Chin and Two Hans to Ching Dynasty; (2) introducing modern
literature theories such as neo-criticism, structuralism, and the criticism of feminist
literature.
Introduction to Chinese Buddhism
Teacher: C. C. Lin (4 credits, Day 4th, semester I. II)
The 1st semester emphasizing the Indian Buddhism contains the units: (1) the
doctrines and creeds of Buddha; (2) the viewpoint of no ego in Buddhism; (3) the
viewpoint and development of destiny. The 2nd semester emphasizing Chinese
Buddhism includes the units: (1) dissemination; (2) the Buddha-nature of China; (3)
introduction of the Tien-tai School, the Hua-yen School and the Chan School.
Movie and Literature
Teacher: T. Y. Wu (3 credits, Day 4th, semester I. II)
This course chooses the classic movies for students to appreciate and discuss,
and compare the arts between movie and literature. The topics for discussion
include: (1) the analysis and self-examination of movies; (2) exploring the nature of
movie literature; (3) the relationships between movies, novels, poems, diaries and
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records; (4) the propositions of directors and styles for movie.
Chinese Classical Fiction
Teacher: T. Y. Wu (3 credits, Day 4th, semester I. II)
(1) Introduction: the source, change, study and reference books of Chinese
classical fiction; (2) Mythology and legend; (3) The notes of Wei, Chin, and Six
Dynasties; (4) The legend of Tang Dynasty; (5) Introduction to the classical fiction
(with captions for each chapter): The Romance of the Three Kingdoms; Tales of the
Marshes; Journey to the West; The Dream of the Red Chamber.
GRADUATE COURSES
1. General courses required
Sinology English
Teacher: C. M. Wang (0 credit, Master 1st, semester I. II)
This course intends to cultivate students’ abilities to appreciate English materials,
masterpieces and theories. The textbooks are: (1) The New York Public Library’s
“Books of Readings” edited by Diefendorf,1996; (2) “Problems in Aesthetics--An
Introductory Book of Readings” edited by Morris Weitz,1964; and (3) important
topics and news journals.
2.General elective courses
Study of Chinese Characters
Teacher: I. M. Hsieh (4 credits, Doctor. Master, semester I. II)
The seminar is centered upon Hsu Shen's Sho-wen Chieh-tzu (analysis of
primary graphs and interpretation of compound graphs). The main concerns are: (1)
the construction of Sho-wen; (2) the sources and commentaries; (3) the formation
of Sho-wen; and (4) the revision of Sho-wen. This course aims at studying the
origination, source and creator of Chinese characters, and discussing four sects of
the Ching Dynasty.
Seminar on Chinese Writers of Theater
Teacher: C. M. Wang (4 credits, Doctor. Master , semester I. II)
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The 1st semester discusses Tang Hsien-chu’s drama and other masterpieces of
traditional lyric topics such as “The Romance of the Western Chamber.” The
emphasis includes: (1) the Chinese script writers’ attitude to the engagement of love;
(2) the treatment of reality and alternation; (3) the range and depth of independence
for a woman's sexual desire. The 2nd semester discusses Kung Shang-jen’s drama
and other masterpieces criticizing the history and politics such as “The Orphan of
Chao”. The viewpoint is to know how the scriptwriters found spiritual order and
belated justice in turbulent days.
Seminar on Drama
Teacher: S. Ma (4 credits, Master 1st, semester I. II)
The instructor will select for discussion topics that are controversial but crucial
to Chinese and Western drama: for instance, the development and characteristics of
Greek tragedy and comedy; tragedy in the traditional Chinese drama; comparison
of Italian comedy and Chinese drama; characteristics of Chinese drama and its
influence on Western drama; and the impact of Western drama on modern Chinese
drama.
Seminar on Modern Drama
Teacher: S. Ma (4 credits, Master 1st, semester I. II)
This seminar discusses Chinese modern drama, including (1) the history of
modern drama; (2) the research of comparative drama; (3) the theory of drama; (4)
the criticism of drama.
Seminar on the Classic Opera
Teacher: B. N. Liang (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I. II)
This seminar puts emphasis on the theory and practice Chinese classical drama
and on research methods as well as on selected reading of famous drama.
Seminar on Ch'u Tzu (Songs of Ch'u)
Teacher: Y. L. Chen (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I. II)
This course concerns: (1) Ch'u Tzu, one of the original Chinese classical
literature; (2) Chu Yuan, the creator of Ch'u Tzu and the first patriotic poet; (3)
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Chinese myths, the important materials of Ch'u Tzu.
Seminar on Literature of the Wei, Chin and the Six Dynasties
Teacher: Y. L. Chen (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I. II)
The literature in the Wei, Chin and the Six Dynasties shows great attainments: (1)
flourishing period of five-character verse; (2) producing period of seven-character
verse; (3) the beginning period of metrical verse; (4) the innovating period of novel.
There were a galaxy of talents and various styles of works. The contents include the
introduction to the meanings, methods, attitudes of research and important
reference books, as well as the literature of Wei, Chin, South and North dynasties.
Seminar on the Literature in Tang Dynasty
Teacher: M. Y. Liao (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I. II)
To show Tang Dynasty as the heyday of Chinese literature, the concern of this
seminar includes (1) the continuation of traditional creating consciousness; (2) the
scholars’ efforts to reach change and variety; (3) the infiltration of arts such as
music, paintings and dance; (4) the influence of style from foreign lands. The topics
of research include the literature of fairy, irony, femininity, chanting objects and
history, as well as war and love in relation to the social background, political
situation, religion and living skill. The course aims to grasp wholly and clearly the
literature of the Tang Dynasty and engages students to related topic researches.
Seminar on the Literature of Shih Chi and Tso Chuan
Teacher: K. P. Chang (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I. II)
There are three features of “Tso Chuan” and “Shih Chi”: (1) true for real records;
(2) beautiful for graceful literature; (3) good for governing a country. This course is
divided into (1) the research for quintessence, origin, development and arts of the
literature of Shih Chi and Tso Chuan; (2) the reference and invention of historians’
style of writing; (3) the borderline subjects and the literature of Shih Chi and Tso
Chuan.
Seminar on Literature Theories of Sung, Jin,Yuan Dynasties
Teacher: K. P. Chang (3 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I)
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This course discusses the literature theories of Sung, Jin, and Yuan Dynasties,
accompanied with different literary works. The teaching programs include: (1)
reviewing the documents; (2) the growth and decline of poems and art technique in
Sung, Jin, Yuan Dynasties; (3) the poems of Sung, Jin, Yuan Dynasties and rhetoric
theories; (4) the aesthetic thought and literature theories of Sung, Jin, Yuan
Dynasties; (5) the creation and theory of literature; (6) the continuation and
development of literature theory of Sung, Jin, Yuan Dynasties; (7) the culture genre
and literature theory; (8) constructing theories of the study of poems, Tz’u, and
articles.
Seminar on the Literature in Sung Dynasty
Teacher: K. P. Chang (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
The seminar discusses the literature works of poems, articles, odes and novel, as
well as their connection with the feature of literary style, culture of Sung type and
literature development and criticism.
Seminar on Shih Chi
Teacher: K. P. Chang (3 credits, Doctor & Master, semester II)
The seminar emphasizes the reading of the book of “Shih Chi.” The contents are:
(1) the form and stylistic regulations; (2) classic modern and ancient articles; (3)
the attainments and succession in the history study; (4) thought and aesthetics; (5)
literature value and influence; (6) review and preview.
Study of "Bronze Inscriptions"
Teacher: H. C. Chou (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
The course is designed as an advanced study of the origin and development of
the Chinese writing system. Students will be asked to decipher original forms of
archaic graphs so as to enlarge their research materials for the study of ancient
history, and seek correct interpretation of classic literature. Instructional materials
are mainly selected from the Chou Dynasty. Included for reference are oracle bone
and bronze inscriptions of the Shang Dynasty, the Small Seal graphs of the Ch'in
Dynasty, and the current form (Clerical style) adopted at Han. Discussions will
include the certification of the discovery sites of bronze vessels, as well as the
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questions of ownership, transaction, shape, and dating.
Seminar on Chinese Philosophy
Teacher: Y. N. Tang (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
The course aims to offer a well-informed viewpoint concerning the development
of the Chinese thought and to observe the thought system of original thinkers. The
units to be covered are Pre-Chin, Two-Hans, Wei, Chin. Southern and Northern
Dynasty, Sui and Tang, Sung and Ming Dynasties and modern times.
Study of the History of the Chinese Classics
Teacher: T. T. Sung (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
Chinese scholarship, Chinese life, and Chinese culture are consummated in the
six classics. The course is mainly concerned with examining their evolutional
vicissitudes from an historical perspective. Cross-cultural comparisons will also be
included.
Seminar on the Learning of Tunhwang
Teacher: S. C. Wang (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
The seminar aims at the study of the documents of Tunhwang related to Chinese
culture. The 1st semester discusses the “change articles” of Tunhwang. The 2nd
semester is concerned with religion documents. First, the course analyzes the
research introduction in the history of Tunhwang Study and uses computers as the
basic tool for analysis. Secondly, the course analyzes the “change articles” from
folk literature, theme and linguistics.
Seminar on the Chinese Classical Novels
Teacher: S. C. Wang (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
The seminar discusses the meanings, scope, development and relative questions
of Chinese classical novels. “The Dream of the Red Chamber” is the center of
discussion in the seminar. We will also discuss the relationship between literature
surroundings, folk belief, history, drama and the novels in Ming and Ching Dynasty.
Other topics to be included are: (1) discussing the author and edition of a novel,
reception and related politics from the angle of history study; (2) discussing the
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standpoint of narration structure, language style, characterization, and time
sequence of a novel in terms of the writing technique; (3) discussing the imperial
examinations, politics, religion, thought and comparative literature in terms of
writing contents.
Study of Linguistics Stylistics
Teacher: C. N. Chu (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
Linguistics is the first subject having rigorous scientific system in the humanities.
Sociology, psychology, anthropology and literature often get help from the concept
and methods from linguistics. In the recent years, appreciating literature works by
the analytical means of linguistics creates new scope for the study of linguistic
stylistics. The linguistic stylistics of literature works can be divided into phonology,
vocabulary and syntax. This course analyzes the style of literature works by syntax
and displays the features of works.
Study of Modern Phonology
Teacher: C. N. Chu (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
Modern phonology is the bridge from medieval phonology to contemporary
phonology and contains the linguistic materials of Sung, Yuan, Ming and Ching
Dynasties to make us realize the development and vicissitude of phonological
essence of contemporary Chinese. The discussion is essential for constructing a
complete history of Chinese and gets a clear concept for the origin and
development of contemporary dialects.
The Study of Chinese Archaic Phonology
Teacher: T. F. Lee (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
The teaching goal is to find the relative questions of archaic phonology. The
contents include the origin, range, material and research of archaic phonology, and
exploring the archaic tone. Lecture and discussion are combined in this course.
Seminar on the Ideologies of Wei & Tsin and The South & North Dynasties
Teacher: C. C. Chiang (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
This course succeeds “transcendental mysticism of the Wei & Tsin Dynasties”
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and introduces research results in this period. The theses coming from the thinkers’
research at that time can display the development and characteristics of the trend of
thought in Wei, Tsin Dynasties and explore the creation connotation, as well as find
the idea of metaphysics pervades all the works of the Six Dynasties.
Seminar on Chinese Aesthetics
Teacher: C. M. Chen (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
(1) Comparing the aesthetics between Chinese and the West; (2) discussing the
use of aesthetic experience, psychology, relationship and theory in aesthetics
history; (3) discussing the aesthetic thought from Pre-Chin to Wei & Tsin and The
South & North Dynasties to have a clear historical sense of the development of
Chinese aesthetics.
Seminar on the Chinese Classical Novels: Taiwan Novels( the period occupied
by Japan)
Teacher: T. Y. Wu (2 credits, Doctor & Master, semester II)
The course purpose is to discuss the writers of this period, their research themes
and the art of expression in Taiwan literature. So the course will include (1) the
source and dividing lines of Taiwan novels in the period occupied by Japan; (2) the
writers in the cradle times; (3) the writers in the ripe times; (4) the writers in the
war times; (5) other important themes.
Seminar on Chinese Classics
Teacher: T. T. Sung (2 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I)
Confucianism’s classical works--Six Classics--were the authcritative text of
feudalism and the mutual relationship between these classics and politics was very
close. The course based on the materials in “Chun Chiu Fan Lu” discusses the
relationship between the classics and politics as well as the influence in Han
Dynasty. “Shih Chi” (The Book of History) and “Han Shu” (The History of the Han
Dynasty) are the auxiliary reading materials.
Study of Popular Literature Theories
Teacher: H. B. Hwu (2 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I)
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Popular literature usually is the embryonic stage of every writing style and offers
new subjects, ideas and nutrition for later writers. Popular literature is naturally
close to nature and life yet too independent to hold. The beginners can refer to
classical theories and combine other ways to research into this type of literature
deeply. This course mainly introduces the theories for popular literature and takes
examples to elucidate its characters. The mutual relationships with other subjects
are also points for further study or comparative research in class.
Seminar on the Verse Written for Music
Teacher: H. B. Hwu (2 credits, Doctor & Master, semester II)
Verse written for music is very special in the development history of Chinese
verse. Its result is generally connected with politics, etiquette, faith and real life.
Many works were the blends of verse, music and dance from Two-Hans to Wei,
Chin Dynasties. The influence of verse on the music literature and writer is very
great. This course aims at the discussion of the source and literature history of verse
written for music.
Study of Shih Ching(The Classic of Odes)
Teacher: B. H. Shih (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
The research contents include (1) the study of classics, literature, history,
scholiastics, natural history and others; (2) the study method of Shih Ching; (3) the
introduction to important authorities of classics history; (4) the study of Shih Ching
literature; (5) the appreciation and analysis of articles; (6) the study of Chinese
characters, linguistics and dialect of Shih Ching; (7) the special monograph of Shih
Ching; (8) Shih Ching and music.
Seminar on the Theory of Chinese Poetry
Teacher: M. Y. Liao (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
Chinese poetry grows vigorously and wonderfully because of: (1) the continuity
of traditional creating consciousness; (2) the scholars’ effort to pursue innovation;
(3) mutual influence of different styles of writing; (4) the innovation of the art of
music, painting and dance. This course aims to combine works and theories to
discuss (1) the development of poetry in the past dynasties; (2) the character of the
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topic in works; (3) comparing poetry and non-poetry by reading texts and research
papers.
Seminar on the Approaches of the Classical Literature
Teacher: W. H. Yang (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
(1) Discussing the research methods of classical literature; (2) Probing into the
theory and method of Chinese classical literature research since the founding of the
Republic of China; (3) The philology of classical literature research; (4) The
appreciation and analysis of classical literature research; (5) History-sociology of
classical literature research; (6) Comparative poetics of classical literature research;
(7) The model of emphasizing the theory of writers’ psychology; (8) The model of
emphasizing the theory of works; (9) The model of emphasizing the theory of
readers’ acceptability; (10) Discussion of research history of Chinese classical
literature; (11) Conclusion: The future of the research of Chinese classical
literature.
Seminar on Neo-Confucianism in Sung Dynasty
Teacher: P. T. Chu (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
This course aims to appreciate the research of Neo-Confucianism in Sung
Dynasty by sorting out the secondary materials and theses to strengthen the
research base of Neo-Confucianism for students. The 1st semester emphasizes
reading and discussing the sorted secondary materials to make students realize the
research focus of Neo-Confucianism. The 2nd semester emphasizes reading the
first-hand materials and lecturing on monographic topics.
Seminar on Literature of Taiwanese Language
Teacher: H. C. Lu (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
(1) Introduction to the literature of Taiwanese language; (2) The controversy of
literature in Taiwanese and the development of Taiwan literature; (3) The material
of vernacular Taiwanese language: prose and novel; (4) Traditional folk songs,
proverbs and adages; (5) Traditional scripts for Taiwan opera and glove puppet
show; (6) Modern Taiwanese poetry, prose, novel, script and comment.
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Seminar on Modern Literature
Teacher: I. L. Shih (4 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I,II)
(1) Brief history of the development of modern poetry; (2) Modernism in the
sphere of poetry in the thirties and forties; (3)The critical spirit of Taiwan poetry
and language; (4) Modernism in Taiwan poetry sphere in the fifties and sixties; (5)
The native consciousness and style of Taiwan poets; (6) The viewpoint and style of
the writing of poetesses; (7)The probability of constructing theories for the study of
modern poetry.
Seminar on Modern Novel
Teacher: T. Y. Wu (2 credits, Doctor & Master, semester I)
This course researches various topics about modern novel from the traditional to
the modern, from the West to the East, from the norm of metrical pattern to the
variety of creation, from discussion of writing style to experiment in every way.
Many themes of modern novel such as rhetoric, style, aesthetics, motion, structure
and topic are the subjects in class. Students should report on different themes to
exchange experience with modern novelists.
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