WMBB6501 Seminar on Chinese character culture

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Humanities Program

Lecture Code WMBB6501 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 漢字文化論演習A

Subject Name
（Katakana）カンジブンカロンエンシュウA

Subject Name in
English Seminar on Chinese character culture

Instructor TAKANISHI SEISUKE,OTA TORU

Instructor
(Katakana) タカニシ　セイスケ,オオタ　トオル

Campus 　 Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Inte

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

The course will primarily be lecture-based, but student presentations and discussions will be incorporated as needed.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 14 : Cultural Studies

Eligible Students

Keywords Classical Chinese novel,Japanese literature, Comparative Cultural Studies

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)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course aims to develop an understanding of the research methods for studying Chinese classical novels, particularly those written in literary Chinese (wenyan xiaoshuo). Students will also deepen their comprehension of the literary characteristics of these works and the Chinese cultural background behind them. Furthermore, we will explore how these Chinese classical novels have influenced Japanese literature and culture. The lectures will not only consist of explanations by the instructor but will also encourage active discussions with students to enhance their understanding of the texts.

Class Schedule lesson1: What Are Chinese Classical Novels?
Lesson 2: The Study of Chinese Classical Novels and Japan
Lesson 3: Research Methodologies
Lesson 4: Reading and Analyzing Chinese Classical Novels – Exploring the Concept of "Ghosts" (Part 1)
Lesson 5: Reading and Analyzing Chinese Classical Novels – Exploring the Concept of "Ghosts" (Part 2)
Lesson 6: Reading and Analyzing Chinese Classical Novels – Exploring the Concept of "Ghosts" (Part 3)
Lesson 7: Reading and Analyzing Chinese Classical Novels – Exploring the Concept of "Other Worlds" (Part 1)
Lesson 8: Reading and Analyzing Chinese Classical Novels – Exploring the Concept of "Other Worlds" (Part 2)
Lesson 9: Reading and Analyzing Chinese Classical Novels – Exploring the Concept of "Other Worlds" (Part 3)
Lesson 10: Practical Study of Chinese Classical Novels (Part 1: Du Zichun)
Lesson 11: Practical Study of Chinese Classical Novels (Part 2: Du Zichun)
Lesson 12: Practical Study of Chinese Classical Novels (Part 3: Du Zichun)
Lesson 13: Practical Study of Chinese Classical Novels (Part 4: Du Zichun)
Lesson 14: Practical Study of Chinese Classical Novels (Part 5: Du Zichun)
Lesson 15: Examination and Summary

A written report-style examination will be conducted at the end of the course.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Handouts will be provided by the instructor.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Please review the distributed materials in advance before each class. After the class, reread the text and review what you have learned that day.

Requirements None.

Grading Method Grades will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of exam performance and class participation.

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.

Academic Year	2025Year	School/Graduate School	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Humanities Program
Lecture Code	WMBB6501	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	漢字文化論演習A
Subject Name （Katakana）	カンジブンカロンエンシュウA
Subject Name in English	Seminar on Chinese character culture
Instructor	TAKANISHI SEISUKE,OTA TORU
Instructor (Katakana)	タカニシ　セイスケ,オオタ　トオル
Campus		Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Inte
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
The course will primarily be lecture-based, but student presentations and discussions will be incorporated as needed.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	14 : Cultural Studies
Eligible Students
Keywords	Classical Chinese novel,Japanese literature, Comparative Cultural Studies
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)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course aims to develop an understanding of the research methods for studying Chinese classical novels, particularly those written in literary Chinese (wenyan xiaoshuo). Students will also deepen their comprehension of the literary characteristics of these works and the Chinese cultural background behind them. Furthermore, we will explore how these Chinese classical novels have influenced Japanese literature and culture. The lectures will not only consist of explanations by the instructor but will also encourage active discussions with students to enhance their understanding of the texts.
Class Schedule	lesson1: What Are Chinese Classical Novels? Lesson 2: The Study of Chinese Classical Novels and Japan Lesson 3: Research Methodologies Lesson 4: Reading and Analyzing Chinese Classical Novels – Exploring the Concept of "Ghosts" (Part 1) Lesson 5: Reading and Analyzing Chinese Classical Novels – Exploring the Concept of "Ghosts" (Part 2) Lesson 6: Reading and Analyzing Chinese Classical Novels – Exploring the Concept of "Ghosts" (Part 3) Lesson 7: Reading and Analyzing Chinese Classical Novels – Exploring the Concept of "Other Worlds" (Part 1) Lesson 8: Reading and Analyzing Chinese Classical Novels – Exploring the Concept of "Other Worlds" (Part 2) Lesson 9: Reading and Analyzing Chinese Classical Novels – Exploring the Concept of "Other Worlds" (Part 3) Lesson 10: Practical Study of Chinese Classical Novels (Part 1: Du Zichun) Lesson 11: Practical Study of Chinese Classical Novels (Part 2: Du Zichun) Lesson 12: Practical Study of Chinese Classical Novels (Part 3: Du Zichun) Lesson 13: Practical Study of Chinese Classical Novels (Part 4: Du Zichun) Lesson 14: Practical Study of Chinese Classical Novels (Part 5: Du Zichun) Lesson 15: Examination and Summary A written report-style examination will be conducted at the end of the course.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Handouts will be provided by the instructor.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Please review the distributed materials in advance before each class. After the class, reread the text and review what you have learned that day.
Requirements	None.
Grading Method	Grades will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of exam performance and class participation.
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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