Brief Introduction: This course selects works of important writers in the history of British literature, with the aim of helping students understand the essential context and literary schools of the development of British literature. This will enrich students' knowledge of the English language and its cultural background, improve their perception of English and their ability to express themselves in English, deeply understand the differences and similarities between Chinese and Western cultures, cultivate cross-cultural communication ability, and develop their all-around talent. This course is based on the appreciation and analysis of literary works and uses the theory of literary criticism as a tool to analyze texts. It is taught in a way that combines teachers' teaching and analysis of writers' works, students' extracurricular reading, and discussions in and out of class. Students are encouraged to read popular British literary classics, watch films based on literary classics, and have active exchanges and discussions about authors and works online and offline. In addition to online lectures, students are encouraged to read and research an author's work or a topic in a seminar format.
Overview
Syllabus
- 1.Geoffrey Chaucer and his Canterbury Tales 杰弗雷·乔叟及其《坎特伯雷故事集》
- 1.1Introduction of Geoffrey Chaucer and his works 乔叟及其作品介绍
- 1.2General Prologue of The Canterbury Tales 《坎特伯雷故事集》总序
- 1.3Wife of Bath’s Tale 《巴斯妇人的故事》
- 2.William Shakespeare：Plays 莎士比亚的戏剧
- 2.1 About the Author 莎士比亚生平
- 2.2 Shakespeare and Humanism 莎士比亚与人文主义
- 2.3 Romeo and Juliet 《罗密欧与朱丽叶》选读
- 3.William Shakespeare’s Sonnets 莎士比亚十四行诗
- 3.1 Shakespeare’s Sonnets and his mysterious addressees 《莎士比亚十四行诗集》和他的神秘爱人
- 3.2 Shakespearean Ways to Become Immortal 莎士比亚的不朽之道
- 3.3 Musical Beauty of Sonnets 十四行诗的韵律之美
- 4.John Donne and his Metaphysical Poetry 约翰·邓恩与玄学诗歌
- 4.1 John Donne’s life and the Metaphysical School 邓恩生平与玄学诗派
- 4.2 “The Flea”: A Metaphysical Conceit on Love 《跳蚤》: 爱情奇喻
- 4.3 Donne’s Style and Influence 邓恩诗风及历史沉浮
- 5.William Wordsworth and his Poems 华兹华斯的诗歌
- 5.1About the Author 华兹华斯生平
- 5.2Wordsworth’s Romantic Poetry Theory in Preface to Lyrical Ballads《抒情诗集》序言：华兹华斯的浪漫主义诗歌理论
- 5.3 We Are Seven《我们共七个》赏析
- 6.P.B. Shelley and his “Ode to the West Wind” P·B·雪莱及其诗作《西风颂》
- 6.1 Introduction of Shelley’s Life and his Works 雪莱生平及其作品介绍
- 6.2 “Ode to the West Wind”：a Close Reading 《西风颂》细读
- 6.3 Shelley's Style and Ideas 雪莱的风格和思想
- 7.John Keats and his “Ode on a Grecian Urn” 约翰·济慈与《希腊古瓮颂》
- 7.1 John Keats’ Life and Poetic Career 济慈生平与诗歌生涯
- 7.2 Appreciating “Ode on a Grecian Urn”: Time and Art 《希腊古瓮颂》赏析：时间与艺术
- 7.3 Appreciating “Ode on a Grecian Urn”: Truth and Beauty 《希腊古瓮颂》赏析：真与美
- 8.W. B. Yeats and his Poems 叶芝的诗歌
- 8.1 Introduction of W.B.Yeats and his Work 叶芝生平及其作品简介
- 8.2 “Easter 1916” and “The Second Coming” 名诗《一九一六年复活节》和《再度降临》赏析
- 8.3 “Sailing to Byzantium” and “Among School Children” 名诗《驶向拜占庭》和《在学童中间》赏析
- 9.G.B. Shaw and the Drama of Ideas 萧伯纳与社会问题戏剧
- 9.1 Shaw’s Life and His Ideas 萧伯纳其人其思
- 9.2 Mrs. Warren’s Profession: the Characters 《华伦夫人的职业》戏剧人物赏析
- 9.3 Mrs. Warren’s Profession: “New Women” and the Theatre of Ideas 《华伦夫人的职业》、“新女性”与社会问题剧场
- 10.Joyce and Ulysses 乔伊斯与《尤利西斯》
- 10.1 About the Author 乔伊斯生平
- 10.2 Araby： a story in Dubliners 《阿拉比》：短篇小说鉴赏
- 10.3 Ulysses and Stream of Consciousness 《尤利西斯》与意识流（一）
- 10.4 Ulysses and Stream of Consciousness 《尤利西斯》与意识流（二）
- 11.Virginia Woolf and her Achievements 弗吉尼亚·伍尔夫及其成就
- 11.1 Introduction of Woolf’s Life and her Works 伍尔夫生平及其作品介绍
- 11.2 Woolf’s Achievement in Narration 伍尔夫在叙事艺术方面的成就
- 11.3 A Detailed Reading of Mrs. Dalloway《达洛维夫人》细读
- 11.4 Woolf’s Achievement in Feminism 伍尔夫在女权主义方面的成就
- 11.5 Woolf and Motherhood 伍尔夫和母性
- 12.Doris Lessing and Her Works 多丽丝·莱辛及其作品
- 12.1 Introduction of Doris Lessing 多丽丝·莱辛简介
- 12.2 A Road to the Big City《通往大城市的路》
- 12.3 “A Woman on the Roof”《屋顶丽人》
- 课程总结--期末测试
Taught by
Jiang Min, Chen Xi, and Liu Yang
