Chinese Drama Masterpiece - Understanding 'The Injustice to Dou E' & Classical Theatre
Explore the rich world of Chinese drama through one of its greatest masterpieces, 'The Injustice to Dou E' (窦娥冤). Discover the origins and development of Chinese theatrical traditions while developing advanced language skills through classical literary analysis.
What You'll Learn
Understand the historical development and cultural significance of Chinese drama
Analyze the literary and dramatic techniques in classical Chinese theatre
Explore themes of justice, morality, and social criticism in traditional Chinese plays
Develop advanced Chinese reading skills through classical literary texts
Appreciate the artistic and cultural value of Chinese dramatic traditions
Course Features
In-depth analysis of 'The Injustice to Dou E' with expert literary commentary
Historical context of Chinese dramatic traditions and their social significance
Comparative study of Chinese drama with other world theatrical traditions
Classical Chinese language study through dramatic texts
Cultural exploration of justice, morality, and social themes in Chinese literature
Prerequisites
Intermediate to advanced Chinese reading ability
Basic knowledge of Chinese literature
Course Information
University
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU)
Duration
6-8 weeks (4-6 hours per week)
Language
english
Topic
Chinese Classical Literature & Dramatic Arts
Certification
Certificate of completion available
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