Classical Chinese Fiction II

Teaching Guide 2021 Fall

14322 Classical Chinese Fiction II

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14322 Classical Chinese Fiction II

Course Information

Module: Classical Chinese Fiction II

Field: Literature

Character: Introductory Training

Credits: 4

Course Instructor Information

Teacher: TBA

Office hours: 55 Hours

Student’s attention timetable: Monday to Friday, 10h - 12h

Module coordinator teacher: To Be Assigned

Brief Description

Following the course 14321 Classical Chinese Fiction I, this course continues introducing the classical Chinese fiction. In this course, the four great classical novels from the Ming to Qing dynasties are discussed and selected works of classical Chinese fiction in a variety of forms such as zhiguai, chuanqi, bianwen, and huaben are illustrated. Students will learn how to appreciate classical fiction works of Chinese literature and comprehend the historical and cultural connotations in the texts.

Previous Requisite(s)

14321 Classical Chinese Fiction I

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Competences and Learning Results

1. Cross Curricular Competences

(1) Analysis and synthesis skills;

(2) Planning and organizational skills;

(3) Problem solving skills;

(4) Decision making skills;

(5) Information management skills;

(6) Computer science knowledge related to the field of study;

(7) Capacity for critical thinking;

(8) Autonomous learning;

(9) Motivation for quality;

(10) Reflection ability.

2. Learning Results

Having successfully completed this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe the features of classical Chinese fiction;

2. Analyze the form and structure of some main genres of classical Chinese prose and fiction;

3. Connect and integrate aesthetic appreciations and cultural understandings of the classical Chinese literature;

4. Appreciate and analyze the classical fiction works, and comprehend the historical and cultural connotations in the texts.

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3. Specific Competences

1. Identify main genres and features of classical Chinese literature;

2. Understand and interpret classical literary writings;

3. Appreciate the aesthetics, history and culture significance of classical Chinese fiction;

4. Think and write critically about literature;

5. Develop analytical, critical, and rhetorical skills.

Methodology Hours of work Hours of work Methodology Hours Face-to-face Non Face-to-face Lectures 50 88 hours (60%) Practice teaching 8 Assessment 30 Personal study 30 68 hours (40%) Tasks 22 Practical teaching 10 preparation Bibliographic search 6

TOTAL 156 88 68

Required Textbook(s)

1. Andre Levy, Chinese Literature, Ancient and Classical, Indiana University Press, 2000.

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2. Dan Yao, Jinhui Deng, Feng Wang, Huiyun Tang, Chinese Literature, 3th Edition, Cambridge University Press,2012.

Class Schedule

Week Lesson Content 1 Classical Fiction in the Ming Dynasty 2 The Romance of the Three Kingdoms 1 3 The Water Margin 4 Journey to the West 5 The Golden Lotus (Jin Ping Mei) Quiz 1

6 Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: Short Stories of the Qing Dynasty A Dream of Red Mansions: The Pinnacle of Classical 7 Literature 2 Assignment 1 8 Selected Forms and Works of Classical Chinese Fiction 9 Zhiguai (Records of the Strange) 10 Soushenji (Records of Searching for Spirit)

11 Bowuzhi (Record of All Things) 12 Shishuoxinyu (A New Account of Tales of the World) 3 13 Midterm Test 14 Transmissions of the Extraordinary (Chuanqi ) 15 Gujingji (Story of an Ancient Mirror) Quiz 2

16 Liaozhaizhiyi (Records of Unusual Stories from the Leisure Studio) 17 Dou E Yuan(The Resentment of Dou E) 4 18 Xixiangji (The Story of the Western Pavilion) 19 Taohuashan (Peach-blossom Fan) Assignment 2 Literature- Tlf: (+34) 902 102 101 Classical Chinese Fiction II

20 Bianwen (Texts Changed/Transformed)

21 Maudgalyayana (Mulian in Chinese) 22 Huaben (Base of the Narration or Story) 5 23 Qingping Shantang Huaben 24 The Scholars (Rulinwaishi) Assignment 3 25 Final Exam

Rating System 1. Assessment

ASSESSMENT ITEM PERCENT OF FINAL GRADE 2 Quizzes 20% (10% for each) 3 Assignments 30% (10% for each) Midterm Test 20% Final Exam 30%

2. Grading Scale

A+ 96-100 A 90-95 A- 85-89 B+ 82-84 B 78-81 B- 75-77 C+ 71-74 C 66-70 C- 62-65 D 60-61 F < 60

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General Expectations Students are expected to:  Attend all classes and be responsible for all materials covered in class and otherwise assigned;  Complete the daily required reading and assignments before class;  Review the previous class notes before class and make notes about questions you have about the previous class or the course reading;  Participate in class discussions and complete required written work on time;  Refrain from texting, phoning or engaging in computer activities unrelated to class during the class period;  While class participation is welcome, even required, you are expected to refrain from private conversations during the class period.

Attending Policy Regular and prompt attendance is required. Attendance will be taken at the start of the course. Those that miss their name, during roll call, will be counted as absent. Students can miss up to three classes (including labs) and earn 7% (out of 10%). After the third absence, students will earn a grade of 0% (out of 10%). Arriving late and/or leaving before the end of the class are equivalent to absences.

Policy on “Late Withdrawals” In accordance with the policy of UCAM, appeals for late withdrawal will be approved ONLY in case of medical emergency and similar crises.

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Academic Honesty All students are expected to respect academic honesty policy. Instructors will fail assignments that show any evidence of plagiarism or other forms of cheating and will also report the student's information to the University Administration Office. A student reported to the University for cheating will be placed on the list of disciplinary probation; a student reported twice will be suspended or expelled.

Special Needs or Assistance Please contact the University Administrative Office immediately if you have a learning disability, a medical issue, or any other type of problem that prevents professors from seeing you have learned the course material.

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