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Structure of Courses

The courses offered by this department are primarily divided into the following areas: Classics, History, Chinese Literature, Philology, Chinese Philosophical Thought, and Modern/Taiwanese Literature. The curriculum structure is outlined as follows:

1. Undergraduate Program Curriculum Structure

  • Required Courses: The core curriculum for the undergraduate program is designed to provide fundamental training in Chinese studies.
  • Elective Courses: The elective courses aim to offer students diverse learning opportunities and broaden their horizons. The structure of the elective courses in the undergraduate program is based on four principles: basic introduction, historical figures, practical application, and classic value (works with enduring significance, extensive temporal span, and profound impact).
  • Course Areas: Courses are categorized into four fields: Philosophical Principles, Literary Works, Textual Research, and Applied Chinese. The overall structure aligns with the department's emphasis on Philosophical Principles, Literary Works, and Textual Research, and is connected with five major research laboratories to integrate research and teaching.
  • Applied Chinese Courses: These courses are primarily designed to meet the employment needs of students after graduation.
  • Encouragement for Diverse Studies: Students are encouraged to pursue various academic programs, minors, and dual degrees to adapt to the trend of diversified development.
  • Notable Course: In the 2005-2006 academic year, a study group on Xu Lihua’s "Buddhism Conquers China" was offered.

2. Master's and Doctoral Program Curriculum Structure (Enrollment for the Master's Specialized Program was suspended in the 102nd academic year)

  • Master's and Doctoral Programs: Currently, there are no mandatory courses for the Master's and Doctoral programs; only a minimum number of elective credits is required for graduation. The course content is designed to align with the expertise of the faculty and the latest research findings, and is divided into four main areas: Classics and Philosophical Principles, Language and Characters, Literature, and Drama Studies.
    1. Master’s Program Teaching Focus: The Master's program aims to integrate the strengths of both Chinese and Western academic traditions to develop new Confucianism and literature, revitalizing traditional scholarship to benefit contemporary humanistic education. The teaching focus is on four main points:
      • Exploration and establishment of new research methods.
      • For Confucian studies, fully restoring the pure essence of Confucius and Mencius in spirit, and striving for the utmost accuracy and clarity in expression to establish new Confucianism.
      • Interpreting literary works through the lens of both Chinese and Western theories, guided by traditional cultural values, to appreciate the charm, thoughts, and aesthetics of Chinese literature.
      • Integrating literature and philosophical principles into life to cultivate a well-rounded gentleman.
    2. Doctoral Program Academic Direction: The academic direction of the Doctoral program can be summarized in four main areas:
      • In-depth exploration and elucidation of the principles of the classics.
      • Research on theories of Chinese literary criticism.
      • Interpretation and evaluation of Chinese literary works.
      • Collection and organization of Chinese literary documents.