Chapter1 On the Analects   《论语》简介

Objectives

Upon completing this chapter, you should be able to

1. get a rough idea of the Analects.

2. describe historical and social background of Confucius’ times.

3. state how people in the Analects are named.

1.1 Chanting the Analects  咏诵《论语》

1.2  About the Analects  《论语》其书

1.3 Historical Background 历史背景

1. 4 Name and Honorific Title 名字及敬称

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Chapter2  Confucius

Objectives

Upon completing this chapter, you should be able to

1. describe some of Confucius’ personality traits.

2. identify what Confucius’ concerns are.

3. state how Confucius describes himself, how the contemporaries and his disciples evaluate him.

4. list the analogies used by Zigong to praise his Master.

5. analyze the source of the joys of Confucius and Yan Hui.

2.1 A Chronicle of Confucius' Life 孔子年谱

2.2  Experience in Government 从政经历

2.3  Threats to Confucius' Life 生命威胁

2.4  Meeting with Nanzi  子见南子

2.5 Asking about Ford  子路问津

2.6 Confucius' Later Life 孔子晚年

2.7 Joys of Confuicus  孔子的快乐

2.8  Humor of Confucius  孔子的幽默

2.9  Ill-humor of Confucius 孔子的乖戾

2.10 Confucius' Self-description 自述

2.11 Disciples' Laudatory Remarks 弟子赞誉

2.12  Contemporaries' Commendation 时人赞扬

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Chapter3  On Education

Objectives

Upon completing this chapter, you should be able to

1. describe the target, purpose, and content of Confucian education.

2. list the functions of poetry.

3. outline Confucius’ learning and instructional methods, and analyze the advantages of these methods.

3.1 Target of Confucius' Education教育对象

3.2 Purpose of Confucius' Education教育目的

3.3 Content of Confucius' Education教育内容

3.4 Methods of Confucius' Education 教育方法

3.5  The Book of Poetry/Songs诗经

3.6 Functions of  the Songs/Poetry

3.7 Painting of Poetry

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Chapter4  On Xiao 孝道

Objectives

Upon completing this chapter, you should be able to 

1. define the terms xiao.

2. list the acts of a filial person.

3.explain why you are (not) a filial son/daughter.

4. state the significance of sacrificial ceremonies

4.1 Asking about Xiao 问孝

4.2 Concept of Xiao 孝的概念

4.3 Filial Conduct 孝行

4.4 Confucius' View on Spirits and Gods 孔子的鬼神观

4.5 Significance of Sacrificial Ceremonies 祭祀的意义

4.6 Taboos about Sacrifice 祭祀的禁忌

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Chapter5 On Ren  仁者爱人

Objectives

Upon completing this chapter, you should be able to

1. define the terms ren.

2. identify the relationship of xiao and ren.

3.explain the Golden Rule, the Way of zhong and shu, and the Golden Mean.

5.1 Asking about Ren 问仁

5.2 Concept of Ren

5.3 Highest Realm and Achievement of Ren 仁的最高境界及实现

5.4 Way of Zhong and Shu 忠恕之道

5.5 Zhongyong (Golden Mean)中庸之道

5.6 Confucius' Ambition 孔子的志向

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Chapter6 On Junzi 君子之道

Objectives

Upon completing this chapter, you should be able to

1. define the concepts of junzi and xiaoren.

2. identify the traits of junzi.

3. list the things that junzi should do, avoid, and hold in awe.

4. identify the ultimate goal of junzi.

5. compare junzi and xiaoren.

6. outline the responsibility and duty of shi.

6.1 Asking about Junzi

6.2 Concept of Junzi

6.3 Character Traits of Junzi 君子的品格特质

6.4 Junzi and Xiaoren 君子与小人

6.5 Ultimate Goal of Junzi 君子的终极目标

6.6 Concept and Independent Characters of Shi 士的概念和独立人格

6.7 Responsibility and Standards 士的责任和标准

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Chapter7 Rites and Music  礼乐之治

Objectives

Upon completing this chapter, you should be able to

1. define the term li.

2. explain the functions of rites and music.

3. analyze the relationship between li and ren.

4. list the acts that violate li.

5. identify the etiquette concerning dress and diet.

7.1 Concept of Li

7.2 Functions of Li 礼的功能

7.3 Three Families' Violation of Li 三家违礼

7.4 Relationship between Li and Ren 礼与仁的关系

7.5 Dress Etiquette 服饰礼仪

7.6 Dietary Etiquette 饮食礼仪

7.7 Functions of Music 音乐的功能

7.8 Confucius: a Great Musician 音乐家孔子

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Chapter8  On Governance 治国理政

Objectives

Upon completing this chapter, you should be able to

1. name the ways of governing a state.

2. list the four categories of people who can be elected to a post.

3. outline what and whom should be held in awe for a ruler.

4. describe the measures to enrich and benefit the people.

8.1 Asking about Governance

8.2 Ruling by Virtue 为政以德

8.3 Elevating the Worthy and Employing the Able 举贤任能

8.4 Self-Cultivation 修己

8.5 Benefiting the People 惠民

8.6 Living with Awe 心怀敬畏

8.7 "Great Harmony" Age 大同时代

8.8 "Prosperity" Age 小康时代

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Key for Reference

Key(1-10)

Curriculum Resources 课程资源

1. Translation of the Analects《论语》的译介

2. How to Translate  如何翻译

3. Why 为何学习经典

4. Experts' Advice 名人劝学

5. How 怎样读

6. Confucius 孔子其人

7. The Analects 论语奇书

8. 恢复公祭

9. 更改教师节倡议

10. 百家争鸣

11. 国策刚要

12. 海外的孔子

13. 文化术语

14. 匹配名言

15. 匹配阅读

16. 匹配翻译

17. 《论语》成语汇总

18. Online Review

19. 图说孔子

20.影视孔子

21. 见贤思齐

22. 学习网址

23.活动剪影