AQS50602 Chinese Traditional Culture II

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Integrated Arts and Sciences

Lecture Code AQS50602 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 中国伝統文化論 II

Subject Name
（Katakana）チュウゴクデントウブンカロン II

Subject Name in
English Chinese Traditional Culture II

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) Weds3-4：IAS K314

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

Lecture

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 2 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 Session 1: Introduction – Chinese Traditional Culture and Textual Civilization
Meaning of wen; the Sinosphere; texts as the core of civilization; course themes (transmission and canonization).
Session 2: The Chinese Script and the Rise of Textual Culture
Origins and structure of Chinese characters; growth of documentary culture; copying and transmission; shift from oral to written culture.
Session 3: Transmission of Texts and Cultural Continuity
Transmission of classics, histories, and philosophical works; loss and reconstruction; manuscript culture; textual authority.
Session 4: Dynasties and Texts
Reorganization of texts after dynastic change; book burnings and prohibitions; state compilation; control of knowledge.
Session 5: Canon Formation in Historical Context
Confucian classical studies in the Han; Tang–Song textual projects; Ming–Qing compilations; formation of orthodoxy.
Session 6: The Idea of the Canon
Fourfold classification (Classics, Histories, Masters, Collections); authority of the Classics; orthodoxy and heterodoxy; commentarial tradition.
Session 7: Canonization and Religious Traditions
Reception of Buddhist scriptures; formation of the Daoist canon; the Three Teachings; orthodoxy and pluralism.
Session 8: Conclusion – A Civilization of Texts
Transmission and canonization; text-centered society; legacy in the modern world.

Listen to all lectures and submit a final report.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Students will be notified in class.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Visual Materials

(More Details) Videos, DVDs, slides, PowerPoint presentations, etc.

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

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.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Lecture Code	AQS50602	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	中国伝統文化論 II
Subject Name （Katakana）	チュウゴクデントウブンカロン II
Subject Name in English	Chinese Traditional Culture II
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) Weds3-4：IAS K314
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Lecture
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week	2	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	Session 1: Introduction – Chinese Traditional Culture and Textual Civilization Meaning of wen; the Sinosphere; texts as the core of civilization; course themes (transmission and canonization). Session 2: The Chinese Script and the Rise of Textual Culture Origins and structure of Chinese characters; growth of documentary culture; copying and transmission; shift from oral to written culture. Session 3: Transmission of Texts and Cultural Continuity Transmission of classics, histories, and philosophical works; loss and reconstruction; manuscript culture; textual authority. Session 4: Dynasties and Texts Reorganization of texts after dynastic change; book burnings and prohibitions; state compilation; control of knowledge. Session 5: Canon Formation in Historical Context Confucian classical studies in the Han; Tang–Song textual projects; Ming–Qing compilations; formation of orthodoxy. Session 6: The Idea of the Canon Fourfold classification (Classics, Histories, Masters, Collections); authority of the Classics; orthodoxy and heterodoxy; commentarial tradition. Session 7: Canonization and Religious Traditions Reception of Buddhist scriptures; formation of the Daoist canon; the Three Teachings; orthodoxy and pluralism. Session 8: Conclusion – A Civilization of Texts Transmission and canonization; text-centered society; legacy in the modern world. Listen to all lectures and submit a final report.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Students will be notified in class.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Visual Materials
(More Details)	Videos, DVDs, slides, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
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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