GE1104 - Chinese Cultural Canons And Their Modern Applications

Introduction

In this course we will read and discuss selections from major Chinese classics, including the The Arts of War, Analects, Zhuangzi, Book of Odes, The Plum in the Golden Vase etc. These are texts of Chinese wisdom and culture that have brought values and morals, love and respect, peace and harmony in life for centuries and still have an impact on modern Chinese society.

 

Course objectives:

• Become familiar with some of the major classics from China;
• Recognize features of Chinese thought and philosophy;
• Understand the influence of ancient texts on Chinese society today;
• Recognize and evaluate how one’s cultural background affects the sense of self in relation to others;
• Learn life-long habits of looking and analyzing when encountering new culture, new philosophy, new thinking in contrast to your own background and views.

 

Course Intended Learning Outcomes

GE1104 Outcome-Based Teaching and Learning

1. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

No.	CILOs
1.	Recognize Chinese cultural canons and their historical context, genre and major characteristics
2.	Explain the contents of ancient Chinese texts
3.	Identify the grammar, sentence structure and common vocabulary of ancient Chinese texts
4.	Analyze the core values and ethics of Chinese culture
5.	Apply the knowledge learned from the course to discuss modern critical issues, such as family squabbles, commercial ethnics, environmental protection, personal morality and social responsibilities.

2. Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs)

CILOs	TLAs
1, 2, 3, 4	1. Lectures
1, 2, 3, 4, 5	2. Tutorials
1, 2, 3	3. Homework
4, 5	4. Online discussion and reflection
4, 5	5. Group Project

3. Assessment Tasks / Activities

Assessment	Weight	CILOs
Class participation	20%	1, 2, 3
Homework	15%	1, 2, 3
Presentation	15%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Online Discussion and Reflection	15%	4, 5
Group Project	35%	4, 5

 

4. Grading of Student Achievement:

Refer to Grading of Courses in the Academic Regulations (Attachment) and to the Explanatory Notes.

100% coursework and in class performance

Grading pattern: Standard (A+, A, A-…F)

 

Teaching Staff：

Instructor: DUNG Chau Hung, CHEUNG Sharon W K, LO Kar Kee, CHUI Lisa L S, LAM Hok Chung
Medium of Instruction: Cantonese / Putonghua
Please register the above course through the web registration system.
For enquiries, please email to ci@cityu.edu.hk,  or call at 3442 2477