Kultura i literatura chińskiego obszaru językowego

I stopnia

5

ogólnoakademicki

obowiązkowe

Realizowany w sali

A. Godziny kontaktowe: 35h/ 1 ECTS

Udział w zajęciach: 30h

Udział w konsultacjach: 5h

B. Praca własna studenta: 25h/ 1 ECTS

Przygotowanie do zajęć: 10h

Przygotowanie do zaliczenia: 15h

Students will gain a comprehensive insight into the literature and culture of the Chinese language area, with a special emphasis on Taiwan. This course encompasses an exploration of histories, character development, religious practices, customs, festive celebrations, and culinary traditions in the Eastern Asia, with a particular focus on the unique cultural features of Taiwan.

The course introducing Taiwan, China, Singapore and some other Chinese speaking area in English shows a panorama of the cultures in these countries:

Unit 1: Overview of Taiwan and Taiwan's Historical Development

Unit 2: Brief Introduction to China, Singapore and Malaysian and Thai Chinese immigrants.

Unit 3: Dynasties in China and Evolution of Chinese Characters

Unit 4: Religious Diversity: Folklore Religions, Buddhism, Taoism, and the Influence of Christian Missionaries

Unit 5: Celebrations: Holidays and Festivals

Unit 6: Folk Practices: Marriage, Funeral and Taboos

Unit 7: Food Culture: Exploring Culinary Traditions

Unit 8: Typical Art and Literature Introduction

Unit 9: Student Cultural Exploration Presentations

Unit 10: Student Cultural Exploration Presentations

Reading lists:

1. Focal Point Taiwan: Formosan Snapshots, Tsui, Cynthia, National ChengChi University Press, 2002. 2

2. The Cambridge Illustrated History of China, Patricia Buckley Ebrey, University of Washington, 2022

3. Some resources come from the network.

Knowledge

Student knows and understands:

1. some basic information about the culture and literature in Chinese speaking area such as best known text of culture, holidays and history (k_W05)

Skills Student can:

2. use information about the culture in Chinese speaking area in conversation (k_U04, k_U09)

Social competences

Student is ready to:

3. understand traditional folk customs and art, and master the characteristics of traditional culture in Chinese speaking area . (k_K04)

Metody dydaktyczne: Audio-visual method / performance/presentation

Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes

Active Participation (20%) (effects 1-3)

Attendance (20%)

Presentation (40%) (effects 1-3)

Cultural exploration review (20%)