Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Lecture Code AQS50502 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 中国伝統文化論 I
Subject Name
(Katakana)
チュウゴクデントウブンカロン I
Subject Name in
English
Chinese Traditional Culture I
Instructor ARAMI HIROSHI
Instructor
(Katakana)
アラミ ヒロシ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  First Semester,  1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Weds1-2:IAS K205
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
Lecture  
Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area(Area) 23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area(Discipline) 14 : Cultural Studies
Eligible Students
Keywords Traditional Chinese culture 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Integrated Arts and Sciences
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Knowledge and understanding of the importance and characteristics of each discipline and basic theoretical framework.
・Knowledge and understanding of "Japanese and Japanese culture"  and "foreign languages and foreign culture" which are prerequisite abilities for communication with peoples in different culture and areas.
(Abilities and Skills)
・The ability and skills to specify necessary theories and methods for consideration of issues.

Integrated Global Studies
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・The knowledge and understanding of the important characteristics and basic theoretical framework of individual academic disciplines.
・The knowledge and understanding of one's own language and culture and other languages and cultures that are prerequisite abilities for communication with people from different cultures and areas of specialization.
(Abilities and Skills)
・The ability to specify necessary theories and methods for the consideration of important issues. 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
The aim of the class is to strengthen students' ability to read about and understand traditional Chinese culture using basic documentary sources. 
Class Schedule Lecture 1: Guidance and overview of China
Lecture 2: Chinese Biographical Materials and Buried Materials
Lecture 3: Language and Writing in China
Lecture 4 Faith and Religion in China
Lecture 5 Ancient Chinese Mythology and Literature
Lecture 6 Ancient Chinese Paintings
Lecture 7 Chinese views of life and death
Lecture 8 Chinese Food and Beverage Culture

The results of the preliminary research are to be submitted as a report before class.

Session 1 Introductory guidance
Session 2 Overview of China
Session 3 China's languages
Session 4 The Chinese writing system
Session 5 China's ancient myths and legends
Session 6 Chinese literature
Session 7 China's minority peoples
Session 8 Chinese cuisine
 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Students will be notified in class. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Videos, DVDs, slides, PowerPoint presentations, etc. 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Session 1 Students will be notified in class.
Session 2 Students will be notified in class.
Session 3 Students will be notified in class.
Session 4 Students will be notified in class.
Session 5 Students will be notified in class.
Session 6 Students will be notified in class.
Session 7 Students will be notified in class.
Session 8 Students will be notified in class.
 
Requirements Students should be prepared to participate actively in class. 
Grading Method Overall evaluation will be based on the following:
Active participation in class, including willingness to speak up: Around 60% of the total score
Submitted reports, etc.: Around 40% of the total score
 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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