College Chinese 2018 Edition Study Guide | Generated by AI
The self-study course book for 04729 College Chinese (大学语文), generally the 2018 edition published by Peking University Press and edited by Xu Zhongyu and Tao Xingchuan, contains a selection of classic and acclaimed essays, poems, and prose from ancient, modern, and foreign literature (primarily Chinese).
While I cannot list every single essay, the textbook’s content is characterized by the following features:
- Diverse Literary Forms: It includes a variety of genres like essays (散文), prose, poetry (诗歌), classical Chinese (文言文), and excerpts of literary works.
- Focus on Literary Appreciation: The core goal is to guide students through reading, analyzing, and appreciating renowned masterpieces to improve their literary and aesthetic sensibilities.
- Emphasis on Writing Skills: The readings serve as models (典型示范) to inspire and enhance the student’s writing and expressive abilities.
- Historical and Thematic Breadth: The selections cover different periods—from pre-modern to contemporary—and explore various humanistic themes to cultivate students’ humanistic spirit and cultural literacy.
In short, the essays and texts are carefully chosen masterpieces (美文, 脍炙人口的名篇) of Chinese literature and translation, intended to serve as the foundation for higher-level reading and writing skills.
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