Classical Chinese Poetry and Prose
Syllabus
SYLLABUS – A COURSE DESCRIPTION
I. General information
- Course name: Classical Chinese – poetry
- Course code:
- Course type (compulsory or optional): optional
- Study programme name: Chinese studies
- Cycle of studies (1st or 2nd cycle of studies or full master’s programme): 1st cycle
- Educational profile (general academic profile or practical profile): general academic
- Year of studies (if relevant): Year 3
- Type of classes and number of contact hours (e.g. lectures: 15 hours; practical classes: 30 hours): 60 h K (30+30)
- Number of ECTS credits: 5 (2+3)
- Name, surname, academic degree/title of the course lecturer/other teaching staff:
- Language of classes: Chinese
- Online learning – yes (partly – online / fully – online) / no: no
II. Detailed information
1. Course aim (aims):
- Familiarizing the student with the basic grammatical structures and lexis of classical Chinese.
- Familiarizing the student with selected poems written in classical Chinese.
- Preparing the student to interpret and analyze poetic works in classical Chinese.
- Familiarizing the student with the differences between classical and modern Chinese
2. Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (if relevant):
• The student should have the ability to communicate in Chinese at the B1 level
3. Course learning outcomes (EU) in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences and their reference to study programme learning outcomes (EK):
Course learning outcome symbol (EU) On successful completion of this course, a student will be able to: Reference to study programme learning outcomes (EK)
JCKPOE_01 know the most important poets of the Tang and Song dynasties and characterize their poetry; K_W05, K_U02
JCKPOE_02 understand the meaning of poetic texts written in classical Chinese; K_U07
JCKPOE_03 read texts written in traditional (non-simplified) Chinese characters; K_U07
JCKPOE_04 understand the grammatical differences between classical and modern Chinese; K_W02, K_W05
K_W07, K_U04
JCKPOE_05 know the cultural and philosophical context of the discussed works;
K_W05
JCKPOE_06 translate poetry written in classical Chinese into modern Chinese and Polish. K_U07, K_U10
4. Learning content with reference to course learning outcomes (EU)
Course learning content: Course learning outcome symbol (EU)
Introduction to Classical Chinese. JCKPOE_04
Characteristics of Tang Dynasty Poetry. JCKPOE_01, JCKPOE_05
Characteristics of Song Dynasty Poetry. JCKPOE_01, JCKPOE_05
Poetry review and translation exercises: Wang Wei, “Song youren”. JCKPOE_02, JCKPOE_03
JCKPOE_06
Poetry review and translation exercises: Bai Juyi “Song youren”. JCKPOE_02, JCKPOE_03 JCKPOE_06
Poetry review and translation exercises: Du Fu "Xianshi xiaosa". JCKPOE_02, JCKPOE_03 JCKPOE_06
Poetry review and translation exercises: Li Bai “Xianshi xiaosa”. JCKPOE_02, JCKPOE_03 JCKPOE_06
Poetry review and translation exercises: Du Fu "Xiangchou qingchou". JCKPOE_02, JCKPOE_03 JCKPOE_06
Poetry review and translation exercises: Wang Shangyin "Xiangchou qingchou". JCKPOE_02, JCKPOE_03 JCKPOE_06
Poetry review and translation exercises: Liu Yuxi “Geyong”. JCKPOE_02, JCKPOE_03 JCKPOE_06
Poetry review and translation exercises: Meng Jiao “Geyong”. JCKPOE_02, JCKPOE_03 JCKPOE_06
Poetry review and translation exercises: Wang Changling “Chusai”. JCKPOE_02, JCKPOE_03 JCKPOE_06
Poetry review and translation exercises: Lu Lun “Chusai”. JCKPOE_02, JCKPOE_03 JCKPOE_06
Poetry review and translation exercises: Su Dongpo - ci poetic works. JCKPOE_02, JCKPOE_03 JCKPOE_06
Poetry review and translation exercises: Xin Qiji - ci poetic works. JCKPOE_02, JCKPOE_03 JCKPOE_06
5. Reading list:
‒ Huayu shici shangxi
‒ Materials provided by the teacher
III. Additional information
1. Teaching and learning methods and activities to enable students to achieve the intended course learning outcomes (please indicate the appropriate methods and activities with a tick and/or suggest different methods)
Teaching and learning methods and activities X
Lecture with a multimedia presentation X
Interactive lecture
Problem – based lecture
Discussions
Text-based work X
Case study work
Problem-based learning
Educational simulation/game
Task – solving learning (eg. calculation, artistic, practical tasks)
Experiential work X
Laboratory work
Scientific inquiry method
Workshop method
Project work
Demonstration and observation
Sound and/or video demonstration
Creative methods (eg. brainstorming, SWOT analysis, decision tree method, snowball technique, concept maps)
Group work
Other (please specify) – translation exercises X
…
2. Assessment methods to test if learning outcomes have been achieved (please indicate with a tick the appropriate methods for each LO and/or suggest different methods)
Assessment methods Course learning outcome symbol
JCKPOE_01 JCKPOE_02 JCKPOE_03 JCKPOE_04 JCKPOE_05 JCKPOE_06
Written exam X X X X X X
Oral exam
Open book exam
Written test
Oral test
Multiple choice test
Project
Essay
Report
Individual presentation
Practical exam (performance observation)
Portfolio
Other (please specify) - written translations of poetic works X X X X
…
3. Student workload and ECTS credits
Activity types Mean number of hours spent on each activity type
Contact hours with the teacher as specified in the study programme 60
Independent study* Preparation for classes 15
Reading for classes 15
Essay / report / presentation / demonstration preparation, etc.
Project preparation
Term paper preparation
Exam preparation 20
Other (please specify) - 40
…
Total hours 150
Total ECTS credits for the course 5
- please indicate the appropriate activity types and/or suggest different activities
4. Assessment criteria in accordance with AMU in Poznan’s grading system:
very good (bdb; 5.0): very good knowledge of poetry of the Tang and Song dynasties, very good knowledge of cultural and philosophical contexts, very good ability to understand and translate texts written in classical Chinese, very good knowledge of the differences between classical and modern Chinese no problems with reading texts written in traditional characters;
good plus (+db; 4.5): as above, with few shortcomings;
good (db; 4.0): a wider range of shortcomings possible, good ability to understand and translate texts written in classical Chinese, good knowledge of the differences between classical and modern Chinese, occasional problems in reading texts written in traditional characters;
satisfactory plus (+dst; 3.5): satisfactory knowledge of poetry of the Tang and Song dynasties, poor knowledge of cultural and philosophical contexts, satisfactory ability to understand and translate texts written in classical Chinese, satisfactory knowledge of the differences between classical and modern Chinese;
satisfactory (dst; 3.0): satisfactory knowledge of poetry of the Tang and Song dynasties, poor knowledge of cultural and philosophical contexts, poor ability to understand and translate texts written in classical Chinese, poor knowledge of the differences between classical and modern Chinese;
unsatisfactory (ndst; 2.0): unsatisfactory knowledge of Tang and Song dynasty poetry, unfamiliarity with cultural and philosophical contexts, unsatisfactory ability to understand and translate texts written in classical Chinese, lack of knowledge of the differences between classical and modern Chinese.
SYLLABUS – A COURSE DESCRIPTION
I. General information
13. Course name: Classical Chinese – prose
14. Course code:
15. Course type (compulsory or optional): optional
16. Study programme name: Chinese studies
17. Cycle of studies (1st or 2nd cycle of studies or full master’s programme): 1st cycle
18. Educational profile (general academic profile or practical profile): general academic
19. Year of studies (if relevant): Year 3
20. Type of classes and number of contact hours (e.g. lectures: 15 hours; practical classes: 30 hours): 60 h K (30+30)
21. Number of ECTS credits: 5 (2+3)
22. Name, surname, academic degree/title of the course lecturer/other teaching staff:
23. Language of classes: Chinese
24. Online learning – yes (partly – online / fully – online) / no: no
II. Detailed information
1. Course aim (aims):
- Familiarizing the student with basic grammatical structures and lexis of classical Chinese.
- Familiarizing the student with selected prose works written in classical Chinese.
- Preparing the student to interpret and analyze prose works in classical Chinese.
- Familiarizing the student with the differences between classical and modern Chinese
2. Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (if relevant):
- The student should have the ability to communicate in Chinese at the B1 level
3. Course learning outcomes (EU) in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences and their reference to study programme learning outcomes (EK):
Course learning outcome symbol (EU) On successful completion of this course, a student will be able to: Reference to study programme learning outcomes (EK)
JCKPRO_01 know the basic vocabulary of classical Chinese; K_U07¬
JCKPRO_02 understand the meaning of prose texts written in classical Chinese; K_U07
JCKPRO_03 read texts written in traditional (non-simplified) Chinese characters; K_U07
JCKPRO_04 understand the grammatical differences between classical and modern Chinese; K_W02, K_W05 K_W07, K_U04
JCKPRO_05 know the cultural, philosophical and social context of the discussed works; K_W05
JCKPRO_06 translate prose works written in classical Chinese into modern Chinese and Polish. K_U07, K_U10
4. Learning content with reference to course learning outcomes (EU)
Course learning content: Course learning outcome symbol (EU)
Introduction to Classical Chinese. JCKPRO_01, JCKPRO_04
Prose works in classical Chinese - introduction. JCKPRO_01, JCKPRO_05
The Analects - introduction. JCKPRO_05
The Analects - vocabulary. JCKPRO_01, JCKPRO_02 JCKPRO_03
The Analects - grammar. JCKPRO_44
The Analects - translation exercises. JCKPRO_01, JCKPRO_02 JCKPRO_03, JCKPRO_06
The Book of Rites - Introduction. JCKPRO_05
The book of Rites - vocabulary. JCKPRO_01, JCKPRO_02 JCKPRO_03, JCKPRO_06
The book of Rites - grammar. JCKPRO_04
The Book of Rites - translation exercises. JCKPRO_01, JCKPRO_02 JCKPRO_03, JCKPRO_06
5. Reading list:
- Gudai Hanyu
- Materials provided by the teacher
III. Additional information
1. Teaching and learning methods and activities to enable students to achieve the intended course learning outcomes (please indicate the appropriate methods and activities with a tick and/or suggest different methods)
Teaching and learning methods and activities X
Lecture with a multimedia presentation
Interactive lecture X
Problem – based lecture
Discussions
Text-based work X
Case study work
Problem-based learning
Educational simulation/game
Task – solving learning (eg. calculation, artistic, practical tasks)
Experiential work X
Laboratory work
Scientific inquiry method
Workshop method
Project work
Demonstration and observation
Sound and/or video demonstration
Creative methods (eg. brainstorming, SWOT analysis, decision tree method, snowball technique, concept maps)
Group work
Other (please specify) – translation exercises X
…
2. Assessment methods to test if learning outcomes have been achieved (please indicate with a tick the appropriate methods for each LO and/or suggest different methods)
Assessment methods Course learning outcome symbol
JCKPRO_01 JCK PRO _02 JCK PRO _03 JCK PRO _04 JCK PRO _05 JCK PRO _06
Written exam X X X X X X
Oral exam
Open book exam
Written test
Oral test
Multiple choice test
Project
Essay
Report
Individual presentation
Practical exam (performance observation)
Portfolio
Other (please specify) - written translations of prose works X X X X
…
3. Student workload and ECTS credits
Activity types Mean number of hours spent on each activity type
Contact hours with the teacher as specified in the study programme 60
Independent study* Preparation for classes 15
Reading for classes 15
Essay / report / presentation / demonstration preparation, etc.
Project preparation
Term paper preparation
Exam preparation 20
Other (please specify) - 40
…
Total hours 150
Total ECTS credits for the course 5
- please indicate the appropriate activity types and/or suggest different activities
4. Assessment criteria in accordance with AMU in Poznan’s grading system:
very good (bdb; 5.0): very good knowledge of classical Chinese vocabulary in the context of prose works, very good knowledge of cultural, philosophical and social contexts, very good ability to understand and translate texts written in classical Chinese, very good knowledge of the differences between classical and contemporary Chinese, no problems in reading texts written in traditional characters;
good plus (+db; 4.5): as above, with few shortcomings;
good (db; 4.0): a wider range of shortcomings possible, good ability to understand and translate texts written in classical Chinese, good knowledge of the differences between classical and modern Chinese, occasional problems in reading texts written in traditional characters;
satisfactory plus (+dst; 3.5): satisfactory knowledge of classical Chinese vocabulary in the context of prose works, poor knowledge of cultural, philosophical and social contexts, satisfactory ability to understand and translate texts written in classical Chinese, satisfactory knowledge of the differences between classical and modern Chinese language;
satisfactory (dst; 3.0): satisfactory knowledge of classical Chinese vocabulary in the context of prose works, poor knowledge of cultural, philosophical and social contexts, poor ability to understand and translate texts written in classical Chinese, poor knowledge of the differences between classical and modern Chinese ;
unsatisfactory (ndst; 2.0): unsatisfactory knowledge of classical Chinese vocabulary in the context of prose works, unfamiliarity with cultural, philosophical and social contexts, unsatisfactory ability to understand and translate texts written in classical Chinese, lack of knowledge of the differences between classical and modern Chinese.
Other Syllabi
下学年您的课目教学大纲链接，请查收：
硕士研究生一年级：
文言文：https://sylabus.amu.edu.pl/en/document/4727fbe0-4ef6-4aed-9212-2aa66c64e08f.pdf
=> Classical Chinese Prose and Poetry
中国文化：https://sylabus.amu.edu.pl/en/document/8c588648-9c3d-48f9-87d8-7777bed4781f.pdf
中国文学述评：https://sylabus.amu.edu.pl/en/document/810faf2a-c2f4-4fa8-8e75-c14d7781b458.pdf
硕士研究生二年级：
写作：https://sylabus.amu.edu.pl/en/document/3c4886f7-b261-4886-b1f3-df1d7b5ab5ba.pdf