陶淵明及其作品不論在中國文學或思想史上都有獨特的地位，不僅足以為六朝文人之代表，其處世態度與詩文著述對歷代文人之影響更是無遠弗屆。本課程希望藉由陶淵明生平與思想的探討，以及其詩文作品的研讀，使學生深入瞭解陶淵明，並評價作品成就與地位。除概述陶淵明所處時代背景與思想文化外，陶淵明詩文之閱讀方式，大致依其生平詩文繫年進行，如此可更使學生瞭解陶淵明在不同時期及境遇下之作品意蘊。最後並探討陶淵明對中國文學與思想的影響。

Tao Jingming and his works have a unique position in Chinese literature or the history of thought. They are not only sufficient to represent the literati of the Six Dynasties, but their influence on the literati of the times and the influence of their geniuses on the literati of the times is even more unlucky. This course hopes that through the exploration of Tao Jingming's life and thoughts, as well as the study of his poetry works, students can gain a deep understanding of Tao Jingming and evaluate the achievements and status of their works. In addition to outlining the background and ideological culture of Tao Jingming's era, the way Tao Jingming's poems is read roughly based on his life and poetry in the year of poetry, which can further help students understand the meaning of Tao Jingming's works at different times and circumstances. Finally, we will explore the influence of Tao Jingming on Chinese literature and thought.

陶澍注：《靖節先生集》，台北：華正書局，1987年。
古直箋注：《陶靖節詩箋附年譜》，台北：廣文書局，1990年。
逯欽立校注：《陶淵明集》，台北：里仁書局，1985年。
袁行霈：《陶淵明集箋注》，北京：中華書局，2005年。
《陶淵明資料彙編》，北京：中華書局，2005年。

Tao Shu’s note: "Collection of Mr. Jinglei", Taipei: Huazheng Book Bureau, 1987.
Gu Zhiqing's note: "Tao Jing's poems and poems attached to the year", Taipei: Guangwen Book Bureau, 1990.
Lu Qiongli's proofreader: "Collected by Tao Jingming", Taipei: Liren Book Bureau, 1985.
Yuan Xingpei: "Collected Notes from Tao Jingming", Beijing: China Book Bureau, 2005.
"Editor of Tao Jingming Data", Beijing: China Book Bureau, 2005.