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Effective Communication Students will learn typical vocabulary and sentence patterns in classical Chinese. The subject highlights the influence of classical Chinese on modern written and spoken Chinese and will enable students to communicate more effectively on a higher level. Independence and Creativity Students will be given opportunities in their assignment to apply Confucian principles to certain contemporary scenario. Critical Judgment Students will discuss the relevance of Confucianism to the contemporary world and issues about the “creative transformation” of Confucianism in the class and in their assignments. Ethical and Social Understanding Confucianism is one of the major roots of Chinese civilisation. Through it, students will learn about the Chinese mind, values, culture, and society, and their differences to the West. Through comparison of classical and modern Chinese, students will also learn the cultural and social changes in China. ASSUMED BACKGROUND This subject is designed for native and background speakers of Chinese, and students who have finished second year written Chinese or above. TEACHING AND LEARNING MODES There are 2 lecture hours per week. In class the lecturer will introduce the life and works of Confucius, the basic ideas and a brief history of Confucianism, common vacabulary, expressions, and grammar structures of classical Chinese. There will be discussions in class. Students will develop their own opinion about Confucianism in small groups and present their idea in class. Students are encouraged to use internet recourses for their assignments. ESSENTIAL TEXTS AND REFERENCES: There is no textbook. Some handouts will be supplied by the lecturer. You should download a copy of Lun yu in traditional characters and a copy of English translation of Lun yu from the Web. The best WWW sites of relevant internet resources are listed on my web page: http://ww.uq.edu.au/~jaccheun/Zhongguo.html Copies of recommended English translations of Lun yu are also available in high use area in SS&H library.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE AND REQUIRED Library and IT facilities are available in the SS&H library and the ALC (Joyce Ackroyd Bldg, Bldg 37). Specific help with library materials is available from the Asian studies librarian, Ms Wai Wai Lui, in SS&H library. Just ask at the Information Desk. ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, OUTCOMES & GRADING You will be assessed on Your knowledge of the life and historical background of Confucius and Confucianism; Your knowledge of the bacis ideas of Confucianism; Your knowledge of some very famous quotations of Confucius; Your ability to read classical Chinese; Your ability to analyse the sentence structure of classical Chinese; Your ability to know the simplified version of some common traditional characters TYPE OF ASSESSMENT: 2 short tests: The first test will focus on classical Chinese grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary. The second test will be about Confucianism. Class participation: it includes attendance and your notes. You will need an exercise book of 90+ pages for taking notes in the class and/or reading relevant literature. It will be read by the lecturer from time to time during the semester. ASSESSMENT: 2 test: 50% Final examination 40% Class Participation: 10% GRADE DESCRIPTORS 7 The student demonstrates a clear understanding of the vocabulary, terminology, and sentence structure of Lun yu. The student remembers some of the most famous lines of Lun yu and is able to give a generally accepted interpretation in English. The student has a comprehensive knowledge of the major arguments and issues about Lun yu and its author. The student understands the meanings of the common traditional characters in the text and able to convert them into simplified characters. 6 The student understands most of the vocabulary, terminology, and sentence structure of Lun yu. The student remembers some of the most famous lines of Lun yu and is able to give a generally accepted interpretation in English with minor mistakes. The student has a good knowledge of the major arguments and issues about Lun yu and its author. The student understands the meanings of the common traditional characters in the text and able to convert most of them into simplified characters. 5 The student understands the major vocabulary, terminology, and sentence structure of Lun yu. The student remembers some of the most famous lines of Lun yu and is able to give an interpretation in English with some minor mistakes. The student has an acceptable knowledge of the major arguments and issues about Lun yu and its author. The student understands the meanings of most of the common traditional characters in the text and able to convert most of them into simplified characters. 4 The student understands some of vocabulary, terminology, and sentence structure of Lun yu. The student remembers some famous lines of Lun yu and is able to give an interpretation in English with some major mistakes. The student knows a few major arguments and issues about Lun yu and its author. The student understands the meanings of some of the common traditional characters in the text and able to convert some of them into simplified characters.
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