UGEA2100A中国文化要义.PDF

UGEA 2100A 中國文化要義 Outline of Chinese Culture 2017-18 First Term Instructor: Dr. WANG Xiaohong (lianwxh@) Periods: H 1-2 Location: YIA LT8 COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is designed to acquaint students with a general understanding of traditional Chinese culture. It covers a wide range of topics and explores Chinese culture in a comparative approach. Students are encouraged to reflect the significance of traditional values in the contemporary world. LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course, students should be able to Identify the main characteristics of Chinese culture; Understand traditional Chinese values; Reflect on the relevance of Chinese culture in the contemporary world. ASSESSMENT SCHEME  Class participation and performance (10%) In-class quiz (45%) Final paper (45%) Detailed instructions will be given in due course. LEARNING ACTIVITIES Class activities and workload Lecture: 2 hours each week Out-of-class activities and workload  Required readings: 2-3 hours per week;  An average of 2-3 hours each week on preparing quiz and final paper. TOPICS 1. 中國文化的特質 2. 哲學思想與人文精神 3. 社會形態及經濟結構 4. 政治體制 5. 中國人的宗教 6. 美學觀及其表現形式 COURSE OUTLINE Sept. 7, 2017 導論：中國文化的特質 Sept. 14, 2017 哲學思想與人文精神I ：儒學的追求 勞思光《中國文化要義新編》第二章（一） 唐君毅《中國文化之精神價值》第三章、第七章、第八章 Benjamin I. Schwartz, The World of Thought in Ancient China, Ch. 3 7 Sept. 21, 2017 哲學思想與人文精神II ：自然與無為 勞思光《中國文化要義新編》第二章（二）、（三） Benjamin I. Schwartz, The World of Thought in Ancient China, Ch. 6 陳鼓應《老子今注今譯》，《莊子今注今譯》 Sept. 28, 2017 哲學思想與人文精神III ：逍遙遊 勞思光《中國文化要義新編》第二章（三） 陳鼓應《莊子今注今譯》 Oct. 12, 2017 社會形態及經濟結構I ：傳統社會與市民社會 勞思光 《中國文化要義新編》第四章 John King Fairbank, Chinese Thought and Institutions pp. 235-250, 291-309 Oct. 19, 2017 社會形態及經濟結構II ：傳統中國經濟生活與