China’s Literary Traditions
By
Bernie Smiley
Submitted in Fulfillment of Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad
About the Project: This project is the culmination of a month long trip to China sponsored by the Fulbright-Hays Seminar Abroad program in conjunction with the National Committee for U.S. China Relations.
Course Objectives: The materials presented here are designed to empower a curriculum unit introducing Chinese Literature.
Target Audience: Twelfth grade high-school and/or junior college world literature students.
Contents:
· PowerPoint slide show
· Teacher notes, including discussion questions
· Additional selections from the four writers highlighted
· References for further reading.
Summary of Curriculum Project: The slide show starts with the two traditions of
Chinese Literature and then explores the lives and writings of four of China’s best known writers. Teacher notes are included. (These notes are viewed in the “Notes View” within PowerPoint.) The end of each section has questions for the classroom teacher to use to enhance discussion within the class. Works cited and suggestions for further reading are also included within the slide set. Additional selections from each of the four writers discussed are included in an additional Word document. These materials are presented as a template for use by anyone. Teachers are welcome and encouraged to edit materials to best suit their needs.
Contact: For questions, additional information, or to report errors please contact:
Bernie Smiley
Assistant Professor, English
College of the Mainland
1200 Amburn Road
Texas City, TX 77591-2499
(409)938-2322 Ext.356