Course Description

Course CodeCourse NameCreditsHours
1410038 Selected Readings on Contemporary Tang-Poetry 2.0 2
Description Tang Dynasty marks the climax of the Chinese literature. Of all the literary genres, the achievements of Tang poetry, in particular, are superior to that of any other period. Tang poetry has two different styles: archaic and contemporary. The contemporary style includes five-word lu, seven-word lu, five-word chueh, seven-word chueh, the best of which are the foci of this course. In addition to reading and memorization, the practice of poem-singing is emphasized. The contents include: Yi-lan chiu-lin, Tien-lai Tiao, Fu-kien Tiao, and Kiang-si Tiao.