This course will be conducted in English. By using English translations and conducting discussions in English foucusing on the six plays, which are Injustice to Dou E, The Orphan of Chao, The Peony Pavilion, Thunderstorm, Bus Stop, and Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land, students will learn about the performing arts of both traditional and mondern Chinese drama. Student will also learn to introduce Chinese culture and Chinese drama in English.
授課大綱 Syllabus
第一週 Week 1
中國戲劇史概論:古代篇(介紹中國戲劇的形成與發展歷史)
Introduction to the History of Chinese Drama: pre-Yuan dynasties (the formation and development of Chinese drama)
中國戲劇史概論:元雜劇(介紹元雜劇的形成、劇種、體例)
Introduction to the History of Chinese Drama: Yuan zaju (the formation, genre, and format of Yuan zaju)
第二週 Week 2
《竇娥冤》:作者簡介/劇情賞析/重要段落解讀
Injustice to Dou E: playwright / plot summary / important passages and analysis
第三週 Week 3
《趙氏孤兒》:作者簡介/劇情賞析/重要段落解讀
The Orphan of Chao: playwright / plot summary / important passages and analysis
第四週 Week 4
中國戲劇史概述:崑曲(介紹崑曲的形成及體例)
Introduction to the History of Chinese Drama: kunqu (the formation and format of kunqu)
《牡丹亭》:作者簡介/劇情賞析/重要段落解讀
The Peony Pavilion: playwright / plot summary / important passages and analysis
第五週 Week 5
中國戲劇史概論:京劇(介紹京劇的形成及體例)
Introduction to the History of Chinese Drama: Peking Opera (the formation and format of Peking Opera)
中國戲劇史概論:現代篇(介紹中國戲劇在二十世紀的發展)
Introduction to the History of Chinese Drama: Modern China (the development of Chinese Drama in the 20th century)
《雷雨》:作者簡介/劇情賞析/重要段落解讀
Thunderstorm: playwright / plot summary / important passages and analysis
第六週 Week 6
《車站》:作者簡介/劇情賞析/重要段落解讀
Bus Stop: playwright / plot summary / important passages and analysis
第七週
中國戲劇史概論:臺灣篇(介紹中國戲劇在臺灣的發展)
Introduction to the History of Chinese Drama: Modern Taiwan (the development of Chinese Drama in Taiwan)
《暗戀桃花源》:作者簡介/劇情賞析/重要段落解讀
Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land: playwright / plot summary / important passages and analysis
評分方式 Grading
小考 Quiz 10%
Study question worksheet 15%
隨想筆記及創意改寫與劇評(至少一篇劇評)
Class notes, creative writings, or
play critiques (at least one critique) 15%