1. 課程目標
〈閱讀經典的力量〉
我這一代的人，大多還相信讀書是型塑人格的最重要手段。學生時代，深信「古典知」是戰勝「經驗知」的唯一方法，所以我們不停地閱讀經典，為了超越經驗的限制，為了長大，為了強壯。
也就是說，期待透過經典吸收養分，超越年齡，成為「大人」。現在，我們依然大量地閱讀經典，與學生時代相反，現在不為了長大，為的是持續檢驗自己的學問與人格，並同時維持自己的時代嗅覺。
同學們，讓我們一起閱讀經典，一起體驗時代，檢驗自我。很快地，你會知道：經典是無盡的寶庫，所有時代問題的解答。
本課程將文明史家葛爾納（Ernest Gellner，1925-1995）於1983年出版的名著《Nations and Nationalism》作為核心讀本，藉此理解近現代席捲人類世界的Nation State理論以及作為「國民國家」支撐的Nationalism。葛爾納生前沒有來過台灣，書中也未提及「台灣」兩字，但是其立論卻完全解明了台灣作為「國民國家」以及不作為「國民國家」的雙重困境。也就是說，本書說的雖然是歐洲史，但是卻徹底提示了台灣史的問題核心，非常必須在大學的課堂中與同學一起精讀。
2. 課程內涵
1，體驗經典閱讀的價值。
2，認識思想家Ernest Gellner。
3，理解世界史、歐洲史與台灣史的交集。
透過此課程，期待學生理解文明與世界史的比較。進而反思當前全球化經濟中的永續發展與多元文化共生問題。最終培養批判性思考能力，學習從多元視角觀察各類社會現象。
1. Course objectives
"The power of reading classics"
Most people of my generation still believe that reading is the most important means of shaping personality. When we were students, we were convinced that "classical knowledge" was the only way to defeat "experiential knowledge," so we kept reading classics in order to transcend the limitations of experience, to grow up, and to become strong.
In other words, I hope to absorb nutrients through classics, transcend age, and become an "adult". Nowadays, we still read a lot of classics. Contrary to the time when we were students, now we do not do it to grow up, but to continue to test our knowledge and personality, and at the same time maintain our sense of the times.
Classmates, let us read classics together, experience the times together, and test ourselves. Soon, you will know: the classics are an endless treasure house, the answers to all the questions of the times.
This course uses the famous book "Nations and Nationalism" published in 1983 by civilization historian Ernest Gellner (1925-1995) as the core reading to understand the Nation State theory that has swept the human world in modern times and its support as a "national state" Nationalism. Gurner had never been to Taiwan during his lifetime, and the word "Taiwan" was not mentioned in the book, but his argument fully explained the dual dilemma of Taiwan as a "national state" and not as a "national state." In other words, although this book is about European history, it thoroughly reveals the core of the issues in Taiwanese history. It must be read intensively with classmates in university classes.
2. Course content
1. Experience the value of classic reading.
2. Get to know the thinker Ernest Gellner.
3. Understand the intersection of world history, European history and Taiwan history.
Through this course, students are expected to understand the comparison between civilization and world history. Then reflect on the issues of sustainable development and multicultural symbiosis in the current globalized economy. Ultimately, students develop critical thinking skills and learn to observe various social phenomena from multiple perspectives.
Ernest Gellner著，李金梅/黃俊龍譯《國族與國族主義》聯經出版，2001.
F.Fukuyama,Trust,1995.(中譯《信任》，立緒文化、2001）。
"Nations and Nationalism" by Ernest Gellner, translated by Li Jinmei/Huang Junlong, published by Lianjing Publishing House, 2001.
F. Fukuyama, Trust, 1995. (Chinese translation of "Trust", Lixu Culture, 2001).
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 平時分數平時分數 usual scores |
60 | 上課表現，發問，回答問題，作業，學生自主實作等綜合評價 |
| 期中評量期中評量 Mid-term evaluation |
30 | 期中評量 |
| 期末評量期末評量 Final evaluation |
30 | 期末評量 |
