1.同學在具備中國通史的知識基礎上，進一步學習明代整體發展情況。
2.從明代不同時期的制度演變，探究其發生的背景原由，進而瞭解明代社會的多元樣貌。
3.瞭解明代中期以後，商品經濟發展所帶動的財政制度、對外關係、社會風氣、生產技術與大眾文藝等方面的發展與成就。1. Students learn more about the overall development of the Ming Dynasty based on the knowledge base of the general history of China.
2. From the institutional evolution of different periods in the Ming Dynasty, explore the background and reasons for its occurrence, and then understand the diverse appearance of the Ming Dynasty society.
3. Understand the development and achievements of the financial system, foreign relations, social atmosphere, production technology and public literature and art that have been driven by commodity economic development since the mid-Ming Dynasty.
5. 王天有、高壽仙，《明史：一個多重性格的時代》，臺北：三民書局，2008年。
5. Wang Tianyou and Gao Lixian, "History of Ming Dynasty: An Age of Multiple Characters", Taipei: Sanmin Book Bureau, 2008.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 出席狀況與課程表現出席狀況與課程表現 Attendance and course performance |
10 | 每週請同學簽到並且不定期進行課堂抽點。按缺席情況予以扣分，嚴重者將予以扣考。 |
| 學期作業學期作業 Study session |
20 | |
| 期中考期中考 Midterm exam |
35 | 文獻解釋與申論題 |
| 期末考期末考 Final exam |
35 | 文獻解釋與申論題 |
