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CTL4148 Readings in Chinese History
Part I
Course Duration: One Semester
Credit Units: 3 credits
Level: B4
Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Cantonese)
Medium of Assessment: Chinese
Prerequisites: CTL2141 Classical Chinese Literature
Precursors: Nil
Equivalent Courses: Nil
Exclusive Courses: Nil
Part II
Course Aims
This course aims to provide students with an in-depth study of selected great Chinese historical writing. The origin, development and significance of the selected book(s) will be explored. One or two great works such as Shi-ji史記, Han-shu漢書, Hou-han-shu後漢書, San-gou-zhi三國志 and Zi-zhi-tong-jian資治通鑑 will be taught in this course. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
No. | CILOs | Weighting (if applicable) | 1. | Describe the origin, form and structure of great Chinese historical writing
| | 2. | Relate the connection between classical Chinese historical writing and literature
| | 3. | Analyze the literary features of selected readings
| | 4. | Do a small scale research related to the readings of Chinese History
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Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs)
(Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to facilitate students’ achievement of the CILOs. Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course)
CILO No. | TLAs | Hours/week (if applicable) | 1-4 | Readings –
Reading book chapters and articles
| | 1-4 | Lectures –
Lectures on selected great Chinese historical works including their origin, development, nature, background, significance, annotation and research
| | 1-4 | Tutorials –
Group discussion, analysis of selected readings, presentations
| | 3-4 | Writing Practice–
Commentary on selected great Chinese historical writings.
Essays on significant figures and events in Chinese History
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Assessment Tasks/Activities
(Indicative of likely activities and tasks designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs. Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course)
CILO No. | Type of Assessment Tasks/Activities | Weighting (if applicable) | Remarks | | 1-4 | Written Assignments –
Commentary on selected great Chinese historical writings. Essays on significant figures and events in Chinese History | 25% | | | 1-4 | Presentations –
In-class small group presentations | 25% | | | 1-4 | Term Paper –
A research paper of not less than 5000 words. Emphasis will be put on originality,research methods, content and writing skills | 50% | |
Grading of Student Achievement: Refer to Grading of Courses in the Academic Regulations
Grading pattern: Standard (A+, A, A-...F). Grading is based on student performance in assessment tasks/activities.
Final details will be provided to students in their first week of attendance in this course.
Part III Keyword Syllabus
The origin of great Chinese historical writing
The life, thought, personalities and social background of the great historian (e.g. Szuma Chien)
Reference materials and research methods of great Chinese historical writing
The form of classical historical writing: Basic Annals, Hereditary Houses, Lives, Tables, Treatises
The relationship between classical historical writing and literature
Selected readings: Basic Annals, Hereditary Houses, Lives, Tables/Treatises
The literary features of great Chinese historical writing
The influence of great historical writing in Chinese history and Chinese literature
Related Links
Department of Chinese, Translation and Linguistics
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