本課程以縱向的歷史角度出發，以古典小說為主要範圍，透過作品的說明分析，藉以認識作者之寫作態度和所處的社會環境、文化，比較其互相的影響；更進一步比較分析不同時代、不同寫作手法呈現的文學內容，以期對中國小說的發展有完整的概念，並引導學生了解、欣賞中國小說之特色。又，為了學生畢業後工作的實際需求，以分組報告、討論的形式，適度增加或加強學生溝通和書寫的能力。藉由本學期的學習，整體加強的能力有：
1.分析問題與欣賞文藝，提升個人對文學藝術的知性和感性能力。
2.駕馭並應用語文、文學、文化的知識能力。
3.掌握語文表達能力。
4.具備思辨的內涵和能力。

This course is developed from a historical perspective, with classical novels as the main scope. Through the explanation and analysis of the works, we can understand the author's writing attitude and the social environment and culture, and compare their mutual influence; further analyze the literary content presented by different eras and different writing techniques, in order to have a complete concept of the development of Chinese novels and guide students to understand and appreciate the characteristics of Chinese novels. In addition, in order to ensure the actual needs of students' work after graduation, the adaptability of students increases or strengthens students' communication and writing abilities in the form of sub-assembly reports and discussions. Through learning during this period, the overall ability to strengthen:
1. Analyze problems and appreciate literary arts, and improve personal intellectuality and sensory abilities in literary arts.
2. The ability to learn and apply language, literature, and culture.
3. Master the ability to express language.
4. Have the connotation and ability to think.

1.自編教材
2.東海大學中文系編注《國文教材選輯》

1. Self-edited textbooks
2. The Chinese Department of Donghai University was edited and annotated by "Chinese Textbook Selection"