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Examination Basics (1-10)

  1. Course Code: 04729 is the standardized course code for College Chinese in China’s self-study examination system
  2. Credit Hours: Typically worth 4 credits in the self-study examination program
  3. Examination Duration: Usually 150 minutes (2.5 hours) for the written exam
  4. Examination Format: Closed-book written examination with no reference materials allowed
  5. Passing Score: 60 out of 100 points is the minimum passing grade
  6. Examination Frequency: Offered twice per year in Guangdong (typically April and October)
  7. Question Types: Includes multiple choice, fill-in-blanks, text analysis, reading comprehension, and essay writing
  8. Total Marks: 100 points total, distributed across different question types
  9. Registration: Done through Guangdong Provincial Education Examination Authority website
  10. Prerequisite: No prerequisite courses required; open to all self-study examination candidates

Literary Periods Covered (11-20)

  1. Pre-Qin Literature: Covers foundational texts from before 221 BCE
  2. Han Dynasty Prose: Focuses on historical records and philosophical treatises
  3. Tang Dynasty Poetry: Emphasizes the golden age of Chinese poetry
  4. Song Dynasty Prose: Includes essays by major Song literati
  5. Ming-Qing Fiction: Covers classical Chinese novels and short stories
  6. Modern Literature (1919-1949): May Fourth Movement through establishment of PRC
  7. Contemporary Literature: Post-1949 Chinese literature
  8. Folk Literature: Traditional oral narratives and ballads
  9. Classical Poetry Forms: Study of shi, ci, and qu poetic forms
  10. Prose Traditions: Ancient prose (guwen) and parallel prose (pianwen)

Key Authors to Study (21-35)

  1. Confucius (孔子): Philosopher and compiler of classics; study The Analects
  2. Mencius (孟子): Confucian philosopher; key texts on human nature
  3. Zhuangzi (庄子): Daoist philosopher; allegorical and philosophical writings
  4. Sima Qian (司马迁): Grand historian; Records of the Grand Historian
  5. Tao Yuanming (陶渊明): Pastoral poet; works on rural retirement
  6. Li Bai (李白): Romantic Tang poet; nature and wine themes
  7. Du Fu (杜甫): Realist Tang poet; social commentary
  8. Han Yu (韩愈): Tang prose master; Ancient Prose Movement leader
  9. Su Shi (苏轼): Song polymath; poetry, prose, and ci lyrics
  10. Lu Xun (鲁迅): Father of modern Chinese literature; short stories and essays
  11. Zhu Ziqing (朱自清): Modern essayist; lyrical prose style
  12. Mao Dun (茅盾): Realist novelist; social realism
  13. Ba Jin (巴金): Modern novelist; humanistic themes
  14. Lao She (老舍): Novelist and dramatist; Beijing life portrayals
  15. Bing Xin (冰心): Female writer; children’s literature and prose

Required Classical Texts (36-50)

  1. “The Analects” (论语): Confucian dialogues on ethics and governance
  2. “Mencius” selections: Passages on benevolent government and human nature
  3. “Zhuangzi” chapters: “Free and Easy Wandering” and other parables
  4. “The Book of Songs” (诗经): Early Chinese poetry anthology
  5. “Songs of Chu” (楚辞): Southern poetry tradition; includes “Li Sao”
  6. “Records of the Grand Historian”: Biographical and historical narratives
  7. Tang Poetry selections: Works by Li Bai, Du Fu, Wang Wei, Bai Juyi
  8. Song Dynasty essays: Works by the Eight Great Prose Masters
  9. Song Ci lyrics: Works by Su Shi, Li Qingzhao, Xin Qiji
  10. “The Peach Blossom Spring”: Tao Yuanming’s utopian tale
  11. “Preface to Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion”: Wang Xizhi’s famous essay
  12. “Memorial Requesting to Pursue and Attack the Xiongnu”: Han dynasty memorial
  13. Classical fu (rhapsody): Works showing descriptive poetic prose
  14. Historical biographical writings: Character sketches from various dynasties
  15. Philosophical dialogues: Debates and discussions from classical texts

Modern/Contemporary Works (51-60)

  1. “A Madman’s Diary”: Lu Xun’s critique of traditional culture
  2. “The True Story of Ah Q”: Lu Xun’s satirical novella
  3. “Kong Yiji”: Lu Xun short story on intellectual failure
  4. “Spring”: Zhu Ziqing’s lyrical essay on nature
  5. “Back View”: Zhu Ziqing’s touching family essay
  6. “Moonlight over the Lotus Pond”: Zhu Ziqing’s descriptive prose
  7. Selected Ba Jin essays: Humanistic reflections and social commentary
  8. Lao She’s prose: Beijing culture and daily life descriptions
  9. Bing Xin’s “Little Orange Lamp”: Story about hope and resilience
  10. Modern poetry selections: Works from New Poetry Movement

Literary Concepts & Terminology (61-75)

  1. Realism (现实主义): Literary depiction of actual life and social conditions
  2. Romanticism (浪漫主义): Emphasis on emotion, imagination, and individualism
  3. Symbolism (象征主义): Use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
  4. Allegory (寓言): Narrative with hidden meaning or moral lesson
  5. Metaphor (比喻): Figure of speech making implicit comparisons
  6. Personification (拟人): Attribution of human characteristics to non-human things
  7. Hyperbole (夸张): Exaggerated statements for effect
  8. Parallelism (对偶): Balanced phrases or sentences with similar structure
  9. Allusion (用典): Reference to historical or literary figures/events
  10. Imagery (意象): Vivid descriptive language appealing to senses
  11. Theme (主题): Central idea or underlying meaning
  12. Tone (语气): Author’s attitude toward subject or audience
  13. Point of view (视角): Perspective from which story is told
  14. Characterization (人物刻画): Methods of developing character personalities
  15. Setting (环境描写): Time and place where story occurs

Writing Skills & Essay Types (76-85)

  1. Narrative writing (记叙文): Storytelling with plot, characters, and events
  2. Descriptive writing (描写文): Detailed sensory descriptions
  3. Expository writing (说明文): Informative explanations and clarifications
  4. Argumentative writing (议论文): Logical reasoning and persuasion
  5. Lyrical prose (抒情散文): Emotional and artistic expression
  6. Thesis statement: Clear main argument in essays
  7. Introduction techniques: Hook, background, thesis presentation
  8. Body paragraph structure: Topic sentence, evidence, analysis, transition
  9. Conclusion strategies: Summary, reflection, call to action
  10. Citation of classical texts: Proper integration of quotations and allusions

Reading Comprehension Skills (86-92)

  1. Main idea identification: Finding central themes and arguments
  2. Detail analysis: Understanding specific facts and examples
  3. Author’s purpose: Determining why text was written
  4. Inferential reading: Drawing conclusions beyond explicit content
  5. Contextual vocabulary: Understanding words from context
  6. Rhetorical device recognition: Identifying literary techniques used
  7. Comparative analysis: Comparing themes, styles, or arguments across texts

Examination Strategies (93-100)

  1. Time management: Allocate time proportionally to question values
  2. Multiple choice approach: Eliminate obviously wrong answers first
  3. Text annotation: Mark key points when reading passages
  4. Essay planning: Outline before writing to organize thoughts
  5. Classical Chinese translation: Focus on key content words and grammar particles
  6. Quotation accuracy: Memorize frequently tested famous passages
  7. Handwriting clarity: Ensure legible writing for graders
  8. Review priority: Focus on frequently tested authors and commonly excerpted texts

Note: Always check the most current examination syllabus from the Guangdong Education Examination Authority, as content emphasis and specific text selections may be updated periodically.

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