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Email: wyang16@usfca.edu
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Course Description: This course surveys a broad swath of traditional and modern Chinese literature, including representative works of poetry,
history, the prose essay, and fiction. We will trace the evolution of the forms, styles, and themes of these various types of writing, in the context of
historical and philosophical influences as well as through the biographies of exemplary writers. In addition to many shorter or excerpted works of both
traditional and modern literature, we will also read several modern novels in their entirety.
Burton Watson, Pda ? khqi ^e] >kkg kb? dej aoa Lkapnu6 Bnki A] nhu Pei ao pk pda Pdenpaaj pd ? aj pqnu* Columbia University Press, 1984
Course Requirements:
Attendance. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class session. More than 4 unexcused absences will reduce your final course
grade by one half step i.e., A to A-). Student with 8 or more unexcused absences will not pass the class. An excused absence must be
approved by the instructor l neknpk the class session in question. If you miss class due to a medical emergency, please provide me with a signed
note from your health care provider. In the event of other emergencies, you may be expected to provide appropriate documentation. If you are
more than 10 minutes late to class, or are absent during the class for more than 10 minutes, you will be marked late. 2 lates = 1 unexcused
absence. Regardless of whether you are present, you are responsible for all information, announcements, and assignments delivered in class.
Class Participation. (20%) Students are expected to have completed all assigned readings BEFORE class and to participate in class discussions
actively and regularly. You participation will be documented and graded each class. The record is available on Canvas and will be updated
regularly.
Response Papers. (20%) In order to encourage deeper reflection on the readings and in-class lectures and discussions, three literary response
papers are assigned over the semester. These response papers should be posted on Canvas (under “Discussion”) by 12pm Noon on Thursdays
Febuary 21, March 28, and April 25. Each response paper deals with materials of the previous weeks, including readings, lectures, and class
discussions, and should be 300 words in length. Prompts will be provided for each assignment a week before the due day. Your response
should NOT consist merely of a general introduction of the author or the text.
“2.5” – submitted but does not follow directions (for example, because it is too short, it is submitted late, it does not deal with the contents from the
week, etc.);
“4” – submitted on-time, follows directions, and shows adequate reflection on the content from the week;
“5” – submitted on-time, follows directions, and shows significant reflecction on the contents from the week. (20%)
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Pop-quizzes. (15%) Late pop-quiz will only receive half credit and must be made up within a week.
Mid-term Exam (in-class) on Thursday, April 4, 2019. (10%)
Final Project and Presentation. (20%) The final project is a re-interpretation of literary classic studied in this class. Students will form groups of 3
or 4 people and work on the script together, either writing a new story inspired by the old, telling the story from a new point of view, or recasting it
in a new genre or under new conditions. Each group will turn the script into a 15- to 20-minute visual presentation (live performance, short film,
etc.) and perform it in class at the end of the semester, followed by an oral presentation and Q&A. Student
groups must develop the project topic in consultation with the professor. A detailed guideline will be distributed in class.
Final Paper.(15%) 5-7 pages, to be submitted on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. The paper is based on your interpretation and analysis of two
literary works studied in the class. A one-page abstract is due in class on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Paper style guide, grading rubric, and abstract samples are available on Canvas.
Extra credits. Students attending extra credit events will receive extra credit upon submitting evidence of attendance (such as a selfie photo at
the event) and a one-page written response within two weeks after the event takes place. (up to 2%)
Film Screening: Kj D] l l ej aoo Nk] ` 幸福路上 (dir. Hsin Yin Sung, 2017). Tuesday, January 29, 5:30pm-7:30pm., Fromm Hall, Xavier
Room
Talk: “Happiness in China: Family, Fate, and the Good Death”. Thursday, February 28, 5:30pm-6:45pm., Fromm Hall, Xavier Room
Art Exhibit at SF MOMA: “Art and China after 1989: Theater of the World” (exhibit closes on February 24, 2019)
More extra credit opportunities may be announced during the semester.
Do not do work for other classes in this class; do not text message, step out to talk on the phone or read irrelevant material during lectures,
discussions or film screenings. Student will lose participation grade of that class and may be asked to leave the classroom if he or she engaged
in these behaviors.
Laptops, tablets, cell phone, and other digital devices are generally banned in this class except when used in course-related activities specifically
requested by the instructor. Students with special need are encouraged to discuss the issue with the instructor at the beginning of the semester.
The Learning, Writing, and Speaking Centers at USF provide individualized support to assist you in better understanding course material and to aid
you on your path to success. Services are free and include one-on-one tutoring, group tutoring, and one-on-one Academic Skills Coaching
appointments to discuss effective study strategies. The Learning Center supports over 80 courses each semester. The Writing Center helps
students develop their writing skills in rhetoric, organization, style, and structure, through one-on-one interactive conferences. The Speaking Center
helps students prepare for public speaking—including speeches, oral presentations, team presentations, and visual aid demonstrations. International
students may also contact us to learn more about communicating with professors and general academic study skills. The Learning, Writing, and
Speaking Centers are located on the Lower Level of Gleeson Library (G03). Please contact them at (415) 422-6713 for further assistance or
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Teaching Assistants
This semester, we are fortunate to have Sylvia (Chaiyeon) Lee to be our Teaching Assistant. Sylvia (Chaiyeon) has a BA in Chinese Language and
Literature and a MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) at USF. She is a current student in the MA Educational Technology
department and will become a doctoral student of Learning & Instruction in Fall 2019. Her research revolves around educational psychology,
educational technology and second language acquisition. She is fluent in several languages including Korean and Chinese. Over the past twenty
years she has lived and worked in four different countries and traveled around 80 cities in over 35 countries on five continents. Having lived in
different parts of the world and interacted with culturally diverse people has shaped her as an effective educator with a strong global communication
skill.
Sylvia (Chaiyeon) will manage all class logistics and preparation, including maintaining attendance and participation records, entering assignment
scores, as well as setting appointments between students and the professor. She also holds office hour by appointment, so please confirm with her
about meeting time and location before coming to the appointment. Sylvia (Chaiyeon) cannot give you a fresh lecture on the literary works we
discussed in class, and she cannot serve as a copy-editor or a co-author of your paper/project. Lastly, though it goes without saying, please accord
her the respect that she deserves and that you would give to any instructor of a course.
Class Schedule:
*All readings marked with an asterisk are available on Canvas (under “Modules”). All assigned readings must be completed BEFORE class.
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Why did the Book of Odes survive Chinese literary history? (Canvas Discussion due)
“Confucius and The Analects” p41-44; all entries on “The noble person (fqj ve)”, “Humaneness (naj )”, “Wealth and poverty, economy, material
possessions”, “”Virtue or moral force (` a)
2) “Why are hundreds of Harvard students studying ancient Chinese philosophy?”, Canvas * (optional)
All entries on “Filial devotion (t e] k)”, “Rites and sacrifices”, “Laws and punishments”, “Government”
February 5 Guest Lecture: Prof. Chris Wen-zhao Li “Translating Confucius: Skopos, Realia, and the Cultural Turn”
Readings: Introduction to Qu Yuan and selections from J ej a Okj co, “Encountering Sorrow”
February 26 Discussion: Zhang Yimou’s Hero and Sima Qian’s assassins
Readings: “Sima Qian’s World of Assassins and Wandering Knights”, Canvas *
Readings: Watson, 123-41; 142-43, “Preface to the Poem on the Peach Blossom Spring”
Extra Credit Event: Talk “Happiness in China: Family, Fate, and the Good Death”. Thursday, February 28, 5:30pm-6:45pm., Fromm Hall, Xavier
Room
March 26 Su Shi and the Turning Away from the Feminine
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April 2 Yuan Dynasty Drama: Ghost, Law, and Justice
Readings: Lu Xun, “Preface” to Kqp_nu, “Diary of a Madman”, “New Year’s Sacrifice”; Canvas*
Readings: Lu Xun, “In Memoriam”, “What Happens After Nora Walks Out?”; Canvas*
April 23 In-class workshop: How to Write a Convincing Paper? + What is Plagiarism?
April 25 Library Information Session: How to Look Up Secondary Sources For Your Final Paper?
Week 14
Week 15
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Relevant Course
Core C1 Learning Assessment
Learning Outcome
Outcomes Mechanism
and Details
2. Students will
demonstrate an
understanding of
significant themes and
concerns characteristic
of Chinese culture, as
they have impacted
literary forms.
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(75% of which must be critically, and to convey examination and final
written texts) with a view their own interpretations paper.
to equipping them with persuasively, skills that
the knowledge, values, will serve them well no
and sensitivity to matter where their future
succeed as persons and professional activities
professionals take them.
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Demonstrate familiarity with the factors that create diversity in human societies, including, for example, gender, race, class, and ethnicity
Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of global interdependence, for example, the role of migration and immigration, economic, political,
and cultural globalization, on contemporary society.
Demonstrate familiarity with the historical contributions of traditionally marginalized groups to contemporary ideas, values, and culture
Students will explore the economic and social conditions that are reflected in traditional and modern Chinese literary works, especially issues
such as the exploitation of women as concubines, slaves, and prostitutes, the class disparities that were endemic to traditional society in spite of
its relatively egalitarian ethic, and the ethnic cleavages that divided majority Han from minority populations
Students will understand the contributions of writers belonging to China’s ethnic minorities (including Manchu, Mongolian, and Tibetan, among
others) in both traditional and modern periods
Through reading assignments and lectures, students will be introduced to the deeply divisive and corrosive conditions of social inequality that
prevailed in much of China during the early modern period
Students will be exposed to the plurality of Chinese culture and society beneath its seemingly monolithic surface, particularly its regional, gender,
and class differences, as reflected in literary works
For every assignment, an qj ` anop] j ` ej c of and ] ` danaj _a to USF standards of academic honesty is required. Study the Academic Honesty Policy at:
https://myusf.usfca.edu/academic-integrity/honor-code. Ignorance of the exact content of this Policy is unacceptable. Among the i ] j u elements of
academic honesty, note, for example, that all submitted work must be a new project for you and must be your ks j s kng. Small parts of your work
can borrow from other works so long as they are properly cited (in footnotes, endnotes, or in-text citations with an accompanying bibliography). Here,
a good rule of thumb is: when in doubt, cite (including yourself)! Academic dishonesty will be handled easily: ] j B cn] ` a ] j ` j kpebe_] pekj s ehh^a ceraj
pk pda @a] j тo kbbe_a* And, again, ignorance is no excuse.
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The Learning, Writing, and Speaking Centers at USF provide individualized support to assist you in better understanding course material and to aid
you on your path to success. Services are free and include one-on-one tutoring, group tutoring, and one-on-one Academic Skills Coaching
appointments to discuss effective study strategies. The Learning Center supports over 80 courses each semester. The Writing Center helps students
develop their writing skills in rhetoric, organization, style, and structure, through one-on-one interactive conferences. The Speaking Center helps
students prepare for public speaking - including speeches, oral presentations, team presentations, and visual aid demonstrations. International
students may also contact us to learn more about communicating with professors and general academic study skills. The Learning, Writing, and
Speaking Centers are located on the Lower Level of Gleeson Library (G03). Please contact them at (415) 422-6713 for further assistance or
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