中华文化英语课程:中国戏剧
教师: 姜翠芬
2014/11/20
9时数/8周次 (报名结束)

概要

  • 本课程将以英语授课,借由英语翻译文本及英语沟通使修课学生能透过六出戏码《窦娥冤》、《赵氏孤儿》、《牡丹亭》、《雷雨》、《车站》、《暗恋桃花源》的介绍,了解传统中国与现代中国戏剧的表演艺术,另可透过英文表达介绍中国文化及中国戏剧。
  • 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.

课程目标

本課程專注在傳統與現代中國戲劇表演藝術。本課程將以英語授課,閱讀教材亦以英文為主。學習者不但能學習英語,還可以用英文表達介紹中國文化及中國戲劇。

This course focuses on the survey of traditional and modern Chinese drama and oral performance. The course will be conducted in English, and required readings are also in English. In addtion to studying English, students are expected to express themselves in English in introducing Chinese culture and Chinese drama.

 

授课教师

  • 教師姓名:姜翠芬
  • 教師簡介:

    西雅圖華盛頓大學比較文學博士。現為台灣國立政治大學英文系教授,主授現代西方戲劇及西洋文學概論。專長為美國少數族裔戲劇、後殖民戲劇、女性主義戲劇、和比較戲劇。著有The American Dream in African American, Asian American, and Hispanic American Drama. Lewiston, Queenston, Lampeter: The Edwin Mellen P, 2009.

课程进度表

第1周:中国戏剧史概论:古代篇

第2周:《窦娥冤》(Injustice to Dou E)

第3周:《赵氏孤儿》(The Orphan of Chao)

第4周:中国戏剧史概述:昆曲(介绍昆曲的形成及体例)

第5周:中国戏剧史概论:现代篇(介绍中国戏剧在二十世纪的发展)

第6周:《车站》(Bus Stop) 作者简介/剧情赏析/重要段落解读

第7周:中国戏剧史概论:台湾篇(介绍中国戏剧在台湾的发展)

课程内容

  • 第一周 Week 1
    • 中国戏剧史概论:古代篇(介绍中国戏剧的形成与发展历史)
    • Introduction to the History of Chinese Drama: pre-Yuan dynasties (the formation and development of Chinese drama)
    • 中国戏剧史概论:元杂剧(介绍元杂剧的形成、剧种、体例)
    • Introduction to the History of Chinese Drama: Yuan zaju (the formation, genre, and format of Yuan zaju)
  • 第二周 Week 2
    • 《窦娥冤》:作者简介/剧情赏析/重要段落解读
    • Injustice to Dou E: playwright / plot summary / important passages and analysis
  • 第三周 Week 3
    • 《赵氏孤儿》:作者简介/剧情赏析/重要段落解读
    • The Orphan of Chao: playwright / plot summary / important passages and analysis
  • 第四周 Week 4
    • 中国戏剧史概述:昆曲(介绍昆曲的形成及体例)
    • Introduction to the History of Chinese Drama: kunqu (the formation and format of kunqu)
    • 《牡丹亭》:作者简介/剧情赏析/重要段落解读
    • The Peony Pavilion: playwright / plot summary / important passages and analysis
  • 第五周 Week 5
    • 中国戏剧史概论:京剧(介绍京剧的形成及体例)
    • Introduction to the History of Chinese Drama: Peking Opera  (the formation and format of Peking Opera)
    • 中国戏剧史概论:现代篇(介绍中国戏剧在二十世纪的发展)
    • Introduction to the History of Chinese Drama: Modern China (the development of Chinese Drama in the 20th century)
    • 《雷雨》:作者简介/剧情赏析/重要段落解读
    • Thunderstorm: playwright / plot summary / important passages and analysis
  • 第六周 Week 6
    • 《车站》:作者简介/剧情赏析/重要段落解读
    • Bus Stop: playwright / plot summary / important passages and analysis
  • 第七周
    • 中国戏剧史概论:台湾篇(介绍中国戏剧在台湾的发展)
    • Introduction to the History of Chinese Drama: Modern Taiwan (the development of Chinese Drama in Taiwan)
    • 《暗恋桃花源》:作者简介/剧情赏析/重要段落解读
    • Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land: playwright / plot summary / important passages and analysis

上课形式

   1. 本課程分為七週,由老師主講中國戲劇的歷史發展。根據時間順序,由古代戲劇進入現代戲劇,以經典劇目六齣觀察及深入閱讀,進而理解中國戲劇的演變及特色。每齣戲均透過重要段落詳析來深入探究該戲的劇情鋪陳、主題思想、人物塑造、及雋永對白之語言藝術。同時,每一單元均搭配學習問題,鼓勵學習者多與經典大師及文本對話。

This course is divided into 7 weeks. The instructor will focus on the history and development of Chinese Drama. With close readings of six selected plays and analyses of important passages, students will learn about the formation and characteristics of both traditional and modern Chinese drama as well as plot arrangement, themes, character building, and classic lines in each play. Besides, this course will have study questions for each unit or play. 

   2. 本課程鼓勵學習者透過平台公佈欄,及透過討論區的議題討論、創意改寫筆記的同儕互評、戲劇表演劇評的心得交流,可讓同學在網上互相合作。

2. This course encourages students to cooperate and interact with each other by discussing certain issues online, peer-reviewing of creative writings, and  sharing comments or feedbacks of theatrical productions.

评分标准

    • 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% 
    • 線上討論  Online discussion                  10%
    • 期中考  Mid-term exam                          25%
    • 期末考  Final exam                                25%

通过标准


课程及格标准:60分满分:100分

先修科目或先备能力

英語溝通及寫作能力

建议参考书目

Chen, Xiaomei. The Columbia Anthology of Modern Chinese Drama. New York: Columbia University Press, 2010.

Mackerras, Colin. Chinese Drama: a Historical Survey. Beijing, China: New World Press: China International Book Trading Corporation, 1990.

West, Stephen H., and Wilt L. Idema. Monks, Bandits, Lovers, and Immortals : Eleven Early Chinese Plays. Indianapolis: Hackett Pub. Co., 2010.

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