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This course offers a critical survey of some of the masterpieces in Chinese fiction, including the historical development, narrative characteristics, ideological content, and cultural influence of different sub-genres of fiction. The texts of this course include short stories, such as Chuanqi of Tang dynasty, Huaben of Song, Yuan and Ming dynasty, and the famous "si da ming zhu" (the Four Great Classical Novels). Students will be encouraged to develop their ability to apply close reading and critical thinking to general issues of literary tradition. This course also aims to help students understand complex situations and intellectual currents related to Chinese fiction and enhance their appreciation of Chinese literature and traditional culture.
本课旨在指导学生研习中国小说经典,探讨不同小说类型之发展脉络、叙述特色、思想内涵与文化意义。课程首先概述中国小说之源流、体制与影响,在对小说文体有整体认识的基础上,引导学生重点阅读和分析部分经典作品。学生将运用文本细读与批判思考的能力,讨论文学传统中的普遍议题,增强对中国小说及其相关时代背景、思想潮流的了解,并加深对中国文学与传统文化的体认。