Program Overview

TJU Syllabus for Reading "Li.JI"

Course Description

"Li.JI" is a Confucian document of the Zhanguo period to Qin and Han dynasties, explaining the scriptures about "Li.JI". In this course, students will study important contents, understanding the idea, appreciating the reasoning method, discussing the majestic momentum and detailed descriptions, and exploring the Qin people's way of thinking.

Requirements

• Students should obey classroom disciplines and ensure attendance.
• Students should engage in discussing, thinking, and reading in actual situations.
• Students should finish their work on time.

Topics

The main teaching content includes:

• Lesson 1: The completion and name of the Li.JI
• Lesson 2: The book Li.JI and other Confucianism classical documents
• Lesson 3: The significance and learning method of the Li.JI
• Lesson 4: The Li.JI - Daxue
• Lesson 5: The Li.JI - Zhongyong
• Lesson 6: The Li.JI - Wangzhi
• Lesson 7: The Li.JI - Liyun
• Lesson 8: The Li.JI - Yueji
• Lesson 9: The Li.JI - Yueling
• Lesson 10: The Li.JI - Jingjie
• Lesson 11: The Li.JI - Ruxing
• Lesson 12: The Li.JI - Fangji
• Lesson 13: The Li.JI - Biaoji
• Lesson 14: The Li.JI - Ziyi
• Lesson 15: The Li.JI - Yueling
• Lesson 16: The Li.JI - Xueji
• Lesson 17: Examination

Semester Hour Structure

Grading

• Attendance: 10%
• Class performance: 10%
• Homework A: 40%
• Homework B: 40%

Textbook and Additional Readings

• Textbook: Shuguo Chen, "Rites Collation", Yuelu Press, 2004
• References:
  • You-ren Lu, "The Rites Speak Read", East China Normal University Press, 2009
  • Yang Tianyu, "Rites As", Shanghai Ancient Books Publishing House, 2007 edition
  • (Qing) The King, "Jane's Big Wear Rites Solution", Zhong Hua Press, 1983
  • (Qing) Sun Xidan, "Collection of Solution on the Rites", Zhong Hua Press, 1989
  • Zheng Xuan (Han), (Tang) Kong Yingda, "Rites Justice", Shanghai Ancient Books Publishing House, 2008 edition