WMBB6602 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 WMBB6602 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 漢字文化論演習B

Subject Name
（Katakana）カンジブンカロンエンシュウB

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, Second Semester, Second Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) 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 6 : Graduate Advanced

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 The influence of Chinese classical novels on Japanese literature has been discussed repeatedly over the years. However, there are still many aspects that require further examination. This course focuses particularly on Chinese literary-language novels (wenyan xiaoshuo) and aims to deepen students’ understanding of how they have influenced Japanese literature and culture. Through active discussions with students, the course seeks to enhance comprehension of these works.

Class Schedule Lesson 1: TThe Relationship Between Chinese Classical Novels and Japanese Literature/Culture (Part 1)
Lesson 2: The Relationship Between Chinese Classical Novels and Japanese Literature/Culture (Part 2)
Lesson 3: The Methodology of "Comparison" in Research
Lesson 4: Translation and Adaptation
Lesson 5: Classical and Medieval Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels (Part 1)
Lesson 6: Classical and Medieval Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels (Part 2)
Lesson 7: Early Modern Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels—Focusing on Wenyan Xiaoshuo (Part 1)
Lesson 8: Early Modern Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels—Focusing on Wenyan Xiaoshuo (Part 2)
Lesson 9: Folktales, Legends, and Chinese Classical Novels
Class 10: Practical Study of Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels (Part 1: The Peony Lantern)
Lesson 11: Practical Study of Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels (Part 2: The Peony Lantern)
Lesson 12: Practical Study of Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels (Part 3: The Peony Lantern)
Lesson 13: Practical Study of Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels (Part 4: The Peony Lantern)
Lesson 14: Practical Study of Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels (Part 5: The Peony Lantern)
Lesson 15: Test and Summary

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

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Handouts will be prepared 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	WMBB6602	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	漢字文化論演習B
Subject Name （Katakana）	カンジブンカロンエンシュウB
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, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) 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	6 : Graduate Advanced
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	The influence of Chinese classical novels on Japanese literature has been discussed repeatedly over the years. However, there are still many aspects that require further examination. This course focuses particularly on Chinese literary-language novels (wenyan xiaoshuo) and aims to deepen students’ understanding of how they have influenced Japanese literature and culture. Through active discussions with students, the course seeks to enhance comprehension of these works.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: TThe Relationship Between Chinese Classical Novels and Japanese Literature/Culture (Part 1) Lesson 2: The Relationship Between Chinese Classical Novels and Japanese Literature/Culture (Part 2) Lesson 3: The Methodology of "Comparison" in Research Lesson 4: Translation and Adaptation Lesson 5: Classical and Medieval Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels (Part 1) Lesson 6: Classical and Medieval Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels (Part 2) Lesson 7: Early Modern Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels—Focusing on Wenyan Xiaoshuo (Part 1) Lesson 8: Early Modern Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels—Focusing on Wenyan Xiaoshuo (Part 2) Lesson 9: Folktales, Legends, and Chinese Classical Novels Class 10: Practical Study of Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels (Part 1: The Peony Lantern) Lesson 11: Practical Study of Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels (Part 2: The Peony Lantern) Lesson 12: Practical Study of Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels (Part 3: The Peony Lantern) Lesson 13: Practical Study of Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels (Part 4: The Peony Lantern) Lesson 14: Practical Study of Japanese Literature and Chinese Classical Novels (Part 5: The Peony Lantern) Lesson 15: Test and Summary A written report-style examination will be conducted at the end of the course.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Handouts will be prepared 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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