西方文化概论1- Introduction.ppt

Introduction to Western Culture
Instructor: 邓文华
email: derekdwh@
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Session 1
What can we possibly get from a course on western culture?
For intercultural understanding munication
(able to understand, discuss and ask about western culture)
For enlightenment
(to learn from the greatest minds ever in human history for life lessons)
For further related studies
For English proficiency
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Clients: Sophomores
Course duration: One semester (30 hrs)
Prescribed Textbooks:
陆道夫等编:《西方文化经典选读》,暨南大学出版社,2014年。
Syllabus
Course Objectives
To know and understand the fundamentals of western culture in terms of history, religion, philosophy, art and literature, through classroom lectures and discussions, and critical reading of literary texts.
To develop awareness and skills of munication.
To foster personal growth in critical thinking.
To improve English proficiency.
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Grade Basis
Grades are awarded on the basis of overall cumulative performance in each area, esp. in attendance, active class participation, oral presentation, and final exam.
Exam 70%
Others 30%
Schedule of sessions and assignments
Session 1: Introduction
Session 2-3: Greek Mythology and Religion
Reading assignment: The Iliad
Movie: Troy
Session 4: Greek Philosophy (1)
Reading assignment: Socrates: Apology
Session 5: Greek Philosophy (2)
Reading assignment: Plato: The Republic
Session 6: Hellenistic and Roman Culture
Reading assignment: Marcus Aurelius: The Meditations
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Session 7: Christianity
Reading assignment: The Holy Bible
Session 8: The Middle Ages (1)
Reading assignment: St. Thomas Aquinas: Summa Theologica
Session 9: The Middle Ages (2)
Medieval Knights & Courtly Love
Session 10: The Renaissance
Reading assignment: Nocolo Machiavelli: The Prince
Session 11: The Enlightenment
Reading assignment: Immanuel Kant: What is Enlightenment?
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Session 12: The Romantic movement
Session 13: New thoughts in the 19th century
Reading assignments:
Charles Darwin: