Jiangsu Higher Education Self-taught Examination Outline
814 Selected Reading of China Ancient Literary Theory
Nanjing Normal University
Jiangsu Higher Education Self-taught Examination Committee Office
I, The nature of the course and its purpose and requirements
(I) the nature and characteristics of the course
The course Selected Reading of China Ancient Literary Theory is an important professional course for the Chinese Language and Literature major (undergraduate course) in the self-taught higher education examination in our province. Its main task is to train candidates to systematically study the basic knowledge of China's ancient literary theory, understand the development process and main theoretical contributions of ancient literary theory, summarize the beneficial factors worth learning from in ancient literary theory, and strive to make the past serve the present.
(II) Basic requirements of this course
China literature has a long history, and the works of outstanding writers emerge one after another. At the same time, people never stop thinking deeply about literature. In the long history, people's understanding of the origin, nature, function, value and development law of literature has been enriched, and the research on writers' creative motivation, creative mentality and creative skills in the process of literary creation has been deepened, and the understanding of the process and reasons of the occurrence, development, prosperity and decline of various styles has been deepened, and theoretical exploration and literary creation have crossed influences. Candidates should be able to master the above contents systematically through the course of Selected Reading of China Ancient Literary Theory.
Specific requirements: First, read through the selected articles with the help of notes to understand the background of the times, the literary views expressed and the related concepts used; Secondly, carefully read the explanation after each selected article, deepen the understanding of the ins and outs of this theory and the theoretical categories involved, and strive to form a systematic theoretical understanding; Third, it is best to read the relevant literary works involved in literary theory intensively and further understand the relevant theoretical knowledge in combination with the works, so as to get twice the result with half the effort.
(3) The connection between this course and related courses
This course is closely related to the courses of China's ancient literary works (1) and (2) and the history of ancient Chinese literature, and also has some connection with related courses such as literature introduction. This course is the crystallization of thinking, discussing and evaluating China's ancient literary works, literary phenomena and laws of literary development by literary critics of past dynasties, which not only reflects on literature itself, but also explores the relationship between literature and society, literature and nature. Therefore, if candidates can learn the above-mentioned courses carefully, the relevant contents of this course will be easier to understand, accept and master.
II. Course content and assessment objectives
Pre-Qin part
(1) Course content
This part mainly selects and records the literature discourses in pre-Qin classics such as Shangshu Yaodian, The Book of Songs, The Analects of Confucius, Mozi and Xunzi, which embodies China's early literary thoughts.
(2) Learning requires
understanding the main viewpoints of literary theory in the pre-Qin period and people's understanding of the origin, function and value of literature in this period.
(3) Examination knowledge points and examination requirements
1. Comprehension: the nature of the books such as Shangshu, Shijing, Analects of Confucius, Mozi and Xunzi and their discussion on literature.
2. Mastering: the discussion on the relationship between early literature and music and dance in Shangshu; On the causes of satirical poems from some chapters of the Book of Songs; Discussion on the relationship between literature and morality and the social function of literature in The Analects; The relevant exposition of "Shang Yong" and "Shang Zhi" in Mozi and the theoretical proposition of "there are three tables in words"; The main viewpoints about "speech" and "music" in Xunzi.
3. Mastery: expressing ambition through poetry; Poetry is innocent; Enjoying and complaining; After painting; Music without lewdness, sorrow without injury; Perfect; Gentle.
part of the Han dynasty
(1) course content
this part mainly selects and records the relevant discourses on literature in the Han dynasty, which reflects the new understanding of literature, especially the characteristics of poetry, the relationship between poetry and politics, and the beautiful thorn function of poetry in the Han dynasty.
(2) Learning requirements
On the basis of understanding, you should be familiar with selected works such as Preface to Mao Shi and master relevant theories.
(3) examination knowledge points and examination requirements
1. Comprehension: Understand the main ideas embodied in the preface to Mao Shi, preface to Historical Records Taishigong, Lun Heng, Chapters and Sentences of Chu Ci, etc.
2. Master: The preface to Mao's poems discusses the characteristics, content, classification, expression and social function of poetry; The literary ideological basis of Sima Qian's Historical Records; Historical Records' evaluation of Spring and Autumn Annals; The theory of writers in Lun Heng, especially the criteria for judging authors; Debate on the ideological content of Qu Yuan's works in Han Dynasty.
3. Mastery: Poetry has six meanings; Send affection, stop at courtesy; Write a book in anger; Show your talents and promote yourself.
Part of the Wei, Jin and Six Dynasties
(1) Course Contents
This period is one of the most important times for the development of China's literary thought, and great progress has been made in literary theory, literary criticism, literary appreciation and other aspects, initially forming a theoretical system of ancient literature in China, and a number of outstanding literary criticism masterpieces have emerged.
(II) Learning requirements
It requires intensive reading of important selected works of this period, such as Dian Lun Essays, and understanding and mastering relevant theoretical systems, concepts and viewpoints.
(3) Examination knowledge points and examination requirements
1. Comprehension: Understand the main points of Dian Lun Wen, Wen Fu, Wen Xin Diao Long and Shi Pin Preface.
2. Mastery: Cao Pi's understanding of the value of literature, the author's personality and style of works, the different characteristics of literary genres, and the critical attitude of literature; Lu Ji's systematic exposition of the process of literary creation; Lu Ji's understanding of originality and analysis of the fun of writing; The main content, nature and position of Wen Xin Diao Long; The discussion on artistic imagination in the "Shensi Chapter" of Wen Xin Diao Long; The view of literary history embodied in the "time series" of Wen Xin Diao Long; The main content of preface to poetry.
3. Mastering skillfully: writing is mainly based on qi; Scholars despise each other; "Chaohua" and "Xixiu"; God and things travel; "Wen changes and dyes the world"; "outline and much gas"; Taste theory.
part of the Tang and Song Dynasties (attached to the Jin Dynasty)
(1) Course content
The Tang and Song Dynasties were a period of high development of China literature, and the literary theory also made great achievements. Many theoretical thoughts were further explored, and the sense of style continued to strengthen, and every style such as poetry, ci and prose was comprehensively and meticulously discussed.
(II) Learning requirements
It is required to read all the theoretical works selected in the textbook, and to intensively read the representative works such as Preface to Zhuzhu, Drama as Six quatrains, Poetry Style, Nine Books with Yuan Dynasty, On Ci, Canglang Poetry Talk and Thirty Poems, so as to basically understand the systematic exposition of various literary works in this period and the inheritance and development of relevant theories of the previous generation.
(3) Examination knowledge points and examination requirements
1. Comprehension: the representative views of the selected articles in the textbook during this period.
2. Mastering: the background, specific content and influence of Chen Ziang's poetic innovation theory; On the main content of Du Fu's "Drama as Six Poems"; The understanding of the position, context, four tones and eight diseases, application, inheritance and innovation of poetry in Poetic Style; Bai Juyi's exposition on the relationship between literature and reality and the role of poetry; The main content of Han Yu's Answer to Li Yishu; Liu Zongyuan's literary thought of "writing with Ming Dow" reflected in Answer to Wei Zhongli's Book on Teacher's Way; Mei Yaochen's artistic realm of "there is no ancient and modern poetry, but it is plain and difficult to create"; Ouyang Xiu's exposition on the relationship between literature and Taoism; Wang Anshi's exposition on the relationship between literature and ci: Li Qingzhao's views and demands on Ci; Zhang Jie's opinion on the artistic style of poetry; Yan Yu's discussion on "there are five methods of poetry" and "there are nine qualities of poetry" in Cang Lang Shi Hua; The connotation and influence of Yan Yu's "Miao Wu Theory"; Yuan Haowen commented on the characters in Thirty Poems and his poetic ideas.
3. Mastery: Han and Wei style; Yu Xin's article is old and more successful; Not thin, today's people love the ancients; Turning to many teachers is your teacher; Root feelings, Miao words, Hua Sheng, real meaning; Articles are written at times, and songs and poems are written for things; The reason beyond rhyme; "near but not floating, far and endless"; "Hair fiber is only in simplicity and antiquity" (Su Shi); "No word has no origin"; "Diantie becomes gold"; "Although it is harmonious, the words are under the dust"; (word) "don't be a family"; "Cutting is an article disease" (Lu You); "Time is beyond poetry"; Poetry has different materials (poetry has different interests); "antelope hangs on the horn, there is no trace to be found"; "Poetry is based on words, poetry is based on discussion, and poetry is based on scholarship".
part of Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties (attached: modern part)
(1) Course content
The Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties were the stage of further development of China's ancient literary theory, especially the theory of novels and operas was greatly enriched and developed. With the changes of the times, especially after entering modern times, the conflict and integration of Chinese and western literary concepts brought about new changes in China's literary concepts. These contents are all the hot topics concerned by literary theorists in this period.
(2) Learning requirements
Read the relevant literary theory articles carefully and pay attention to the new development of literary theory in this period, especially the new theory after the combination of Chinese and Western literary theories.
(3) knowledge points and requirements for assessment
1. Comprehension: Focus on understanding Etymology, Preface to Ghost Record Book, Preface to the Legend of Loyalty and Water Margin, Qulv, Preface to Folk Songs, Inscription to Journey to the West, Casual Notes, Original Poems, Essays, Preface to Scholars and Preface to Hua Bu Nong Tan.
2. Mastering: the evaluation criteria of Zhang Yan's Etymology and its contribution; The content and historical position of zhong sicheng's ghost book; The connotation of the idea of restoring ancient ways put forward by He Jingming in On Poems with Li Kong; The significance of Li Kaixian's understanding of folk songs; The literary thought embodied in Li Zhi's preface to the Legend of the Water Margin of Loyalty; The theoretical proposition embodied in Tang Xianzu's Answer to Lu Jiangshan; Yuan Hongdao on the connotation and value of "change" in poetry: The theory of traditional Chinese opera expressed in Wang Jide's Qulv; The poetic theory of Jingling school expressed in Zhong Xing's preface to poetry; Yuan Yuling's exposition of fiction theory in the inscription on a journey to the west; The main contribution of Li Yu's drama theory; Wang Fuzhi's analysis of the artistic realm of poetic scene blending: The main artistic ideas of "reason, matter and emotion" and "talent, courage, knowledge and brevity" expounded in Ye Xie's "The Original Poetry"; Liu Dakui's theory of ancient Chinese prose expounded in "Essays"; The analysis of the theme and art of the novel in the preface to the scholars by the old man who lives in leisure; The first reflection on novel creation in A Dream of Red Mansions: The connotation of Yuan Mei's theory of soul and its criticism of the theory of mode; Gong Zizhen's rebellion against feudal thoughts is mainly manifested in literature; The folk literature thought embodied in Liu yusong's preface to ancient proverbs; The main contents of Huang Zunxian's poetic reform proposition expressed in his preface to Poems and Grass in a Lonely Land; Liang Qichao's theoretical analysis of the status of novels and its relationship with politics; The elaboration of the word "literature" in Zhang Binglin's "General Literature"; The theoretical system of Wang Guowei's Ci Hua on Earth; Lu Xun's literary view reflected in the theory of Moro's poetic power.
3. Mastering skillfully: "Words should be empty, not solid"; "True poetry is only among the people"; "Borrow the true feelings of men and women, and make a fake medicine for teaching"; Set up the main brain; Reduce the clue; Close needle and thread; Verve theory; Flower part; There is a place for me (no place for me).
examples of appendix questions
1. multiple-choice questions
1. "Poets always love Xikun, but only hate that no one writes Zheng Jian" comes from
A, Du Fu's "Play is six quatrains" b, Lu You's "On Poetry" c, Yuan Haowen's "Thirty quatrains on Poetry" and Zhao Yi's "On Poetry"
.
Fourth, the essay topic
1. Combining The Scholars, this paper analyzes whether the analysis of the theme and art of the novel in the Preface to the Scholars by the old man who lives in Xian Zhai is reasonable.