Chinese Civilisation (Culture and Religion) 3600-7-SI5-CCHNKR1
Course consisting of 30 hours is dedicated to students who want to deepen their knowledge on Chinese culture and religions. Main aim of this course is to acquaint students with state of art concerning the topic selected for discussion and with methods of analyses. Every week student will receive new material to prepare at home so that during classes, after short introduction to the problem, they could take part in discussion. To receive a pass it is necessary to systematically prepare for the classes, prepare presentations according to the schedue and actively take part in the classes.
Topics are selected according to students' interests and needs
Term 2023Z:
The class will discuss and analyse source and descriptive texts on the issue of death and dying in Chinese culture. The following topics will be covered during the course: To receive a pass it is necessary to systematically prepare and actively take part in the classes (40% of the final grade) and in the first semester prepare presentation and in the second write an essay (60% of the final grade) The classes are obligatory . The student can be absent without excuse two times during each semester. If excused absences exceed 30% the student will not receive a credit. |
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Type of course
General: obligatory courses | Term 2023Z: elective courses obligatory courses |
Mode
Remote learning
Classroom
Learning outcomes
K_W03 Has expanded knowledge of selected cultural problems of China and Taiwan (in culture and literature or language or philosophy and religion or history and socio-political issues) of China
K_W06 Knows and understands advanced methods of analysing, interpreting and valuing various cultural products of China proper for selected traditions, theories and research schools in the field of linguistics or literary and cultural sciences and religion, philosophy or history
K_W07 Knows and understands the indigenous scientific tradition (methods of analysis, interpretation and valuation) of China
K_W08 Has an orientation to the contemporary cultural life of China, Taiwan and the Chinese civilization circle
K_W10 Has extensive, in-depth knowledge of social structures and relations as well as socio-cultural behaviour of China to the extent conditioning professional verbal social and intercultural communication
K_W11 Knows and understands the principles of copyright law and management of intellectual property creations
K_U01 Can search, analyse, evaluate and use information from various sources, and formulate critical judgments on its basis
K_U02 Be able to identify sources of cultural differences of the Orient/Africa countries, also on the basis of source materials
K_U03 Is able to independently acquire knowledge and broaden research skills as well as develop abilities to achieve a professional career
K_U06 Can use concepts from the field of Chinese philosophy and religion to analyse and interpret religious phenomena, ethical motives and human behaviour, as well as differences between cultures
K_U08 Can read, analyse and interpret advanced literary texts and other works of cultural creation (film, press, social writing) of China correctly placing them in a cultural context
K_U09 Be able to compare and analyse in depth the relationship between selected literary texts and other works of cultural creation of China and Taiwan (film, press, social writing), and issues of tradition and modernity
K_U10 Be able to conduct critical analysis and interpretation of various Chinese cultural products in a way appropriate to selected traditions, theories and research schools in the field of linguistics or literary studies and cultural and religious sciences, philosophy or history, applying original approaches taking into account knowledge of oriental studies
K_U11 Be able to analyse the most important phenomena in the history/social-political/language/cultural situation of China
K_U17; Is able to choose and formulate a topic for the master's thesis, to select and find sources in contemporary and classical Chinese, to refer to different theoretical approaches, as well as other sources
K_U18; Has in-depth knowledge of the presentation of specific Chinese and Taiwanese cultural issues in Polish and in contemporary Chinese, taking into account intellectual traditions of China and Taiwan
K_K01 Understands the need for lifelong learning, is able to inspire and organise the learning process of others
K_K05 Is open to new ideas and trends, and cultural diversity
K_K07 Understands the ethical issues and responsibilities connected with conveying knowledge about China and Taiwan
K_K11 Actively acts to make available and promote the cultural legacy and the most important products of contemporary culture of China and Taiwan
Assessment criteria
To receive a pass it is necessary to systematically prepare and actively take part in the classes (40% of the final grade) and in the first semester prepare presentation and in the second write an essay (60% of the final grade)
The classes are obligatory . The student can be absent without excuse two times during each semester. If excused absences exceed 30% the student will not receive a credit.
Practical placement
none
Bibliography
Defined each year and depending on students' interest and needs.
Term 2023Z:
Among others: |
Notes
Term 2023Z:
none |
Additional information
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