Chinese Literature 3600-19-SIW1-LCh2
Students become acquainted with the history of the Chinese literature from its beginnings to contemporary times. The class takes form of a lecture; however, the students will also be obliged to read selected texts to better understand the discussed issues. The full series of lectures spans the whole academic year.
The class helps students identify the most important trends in the Chinese literature but also provides them with detailed knowledge concerning writers and their works. The problems will be addressed chronologically. Necessary knowledge concerning the underlying historical events will be imparted, the cultural background will be introduced extensively. If the language abilities of a given student allow it, they are encouraged to read the literary texts in Chinese. Nevertheless, no knowledge of the Chinese language is required of participants, so reading Polish or English translations is also possible.
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Course coordinators
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Learning outcomes
Alumnus knows and understands
K_W04 has basic knowledge in the range of theory of humanities (literary studies or linguistics or history or religious studies or cultural studies) necessary to understand chosen cultural aspects
K_W05 has detailed and organized knowledge of literature and writings of China and Taiwan; can name and characterize most important phenomena/trends/literary texts/writings of China and Taiwan
K_W10 basic cultural phenomena of China and Taiwan
K_W15 has rudimentary knowledge of translation rules from Chinese into Polish
K_W16 demonstrates basic grasp of contemporary cultural life of China and Taiwan
K_W18 knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of chosen theories and schools of research within the scope of cultural and literary studies, linguistics, philosophy and religion studies and history
K_W19 knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation methods of various products of culture characteristic of local traditions in China and Taiwan
Alumnus is able to
K_U02 indicate sources of cultural differences of Oriental and African countries
K_U06 read, analyze and interpret literary texts and other works of culture (film, press, social writing) and appropriately place them in their cultural context
K_U07 can compare and perceive interrelations between chosen literary texts and other works of culture of China and Taiwan (film, press, social writing) and the issues within the scope of tradition and modern times
K_U09 can use the knowledge of socio-cultural issues of China and Taiwan in typical professional situations
K_U17 properly function in the linguistic and cultural environment of China and Taiwan
K_U21 has a skill in presenting detailed aspects within the scope of cultural issues of China and Taiwan in Polish and in Chinese taking into consideration the intellectual tradition of China and Taiwan
Alumnus is prepared to
K_K01 understands the need to learn all one’s life
K_K04 set appropriate goals and ways to achieve them in the context of academic, professional and social activity
K_K05 make others aware of the cultural distinctness and its religious, philosophical, traditional and historical roots and its significance for understanding modern world
K_K06 sees the need of dialogue between cultures
K_K07 is aware of significance the culture of China and Taiwan has for the culture of the world
K_K08 acts in aid of sharing and promoting cultural and linguistic heritage of China and Taiwan
K_K09 perceives the positive socio-cultural values of China and Taiwan and possibility to use them in own personal development and effective intercultural communication
Assessment criteria
Written test consisting of closed-ended questions and short open-ended quesions at the end of the semester.
Bibliography
Chang, Kang-I Sun; Owen, Stephen [red.], The Cambridge History of Chinese Literature, Cambridge [i in.]: Cambridge University Press 2010.
Idema, Wilt; Haft, Lloyd, A Guide to Chinese Literature, Ann Arbor: Center for Chinese Studies, University of Michigan 1997.
Jabłoński, Witold [red.], Antologia literatury chińskiej, Warszawa: Państwowe Wydawnictwo Naukowe 1956.
Jacoby, Marcin, Literatura chińska, [w:] Historia literatury światowej, [red.] Szulc, Marian, Kraków: Wydawnictwo Pinnex 2006, t. XI, s. 219-322.
Kasarełło, Lidia, Chińska kultura symboliczna. Jej współczesne metamorfozy w literaturze, teatrze i malarstwie, Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Akademickie Dialog 2011.
Kasarełło, Lidia [red.], Kamień w lustrze. Antologia literatury chińskiej XX i XXI w., Warszawa: Państwowy Instytut Wydawniczy 2019.
Mair, Victor H. [red], Columbia History of Chinese Literature, New York-Chichester: Columbia University Press 2001.
Słupski, Zbigniew, Wczesne piśmiennictwo chińskie, Warszawa: Wydawnictwo AGADE 2001.
Słupski, Zbigniew [red.], Wczesne piśmiennictwo chińskie. Wybór tekstów, Warszawa: Wydawnictwo AGADE 2004.
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