Program Overview

Program Overview

The university program in question is the Seminar in Traditional Chinese Culture, which is a specialized education course offered by the Department of Comprehensive Science at Hiroshima University.

Course Details

• Course Code: ASA29001
• Course Name: Seminar in Traditional Chinese Culture
• Instructor: Hiroshi Arami
• Campus: Higashi-Hiroshima
• Term: Fourth term of the third year
• Day and Time: Wednesday 1-4: Total K204 (Wednesday, 1-4 pm, Room K204)
• Teaching Method: Exercises (Seminar)
• Language: Japanese
• Credits: 2.0
• Weekly Hours: 4
• Level: Basic level
• Field of Study: Humanities
• Subfield: Cultural Studies

Course Objectives and Outline

The course aims to explore the traditional culture of China through the study of Dunhuang manuscripts, particularly the "bianwen" genre of lecture scripts. The course will cover the following topics:

• Introduction to Dunhuang manuscripts
• Overview of the bianwen genre
• Reading and analysis of selected bianwen texts

Course Schedule

The course will consist of 15 sessions, with the following schedule:

• Part 1: Guidance
• Part 2: Introduction to Dunhuang manuscripts
• 3rd-15th: Reading and discussion of selected texts

Assessment and Evaluation

• Participation: 40%
• Report: 60%

Required Textbooks and Materials

• Dunhuang Bianwen Commentary, published by Zhonghua Book Company in 1997

Additional Notes

• Students are expected to read the assigned texts carefully and participate actively in class discussions.
• A report will be required at the end of the semester.