In the digital age of globalization, how can we in Taiwan read and comprehend the essence of Chinese cultural classics? What kind of communication and dialogue can we establish with these classic masterpieces? Sponsored by TSMC Education and Culture Foundation, jointly planned by the General Education Center, Department of Chinese Literature, and Language Center of National Tsing Hua University, the "Bai Xianyong Tsing Hua Literature Lectures" will invite Professor Bai Xianyong and many other scholars and experts from both domestic and international backgrounds to lead students in exploring the emotional world and intellectual content of Chinese cultural classics, appreciating the enduring beauty of literary masterpieces, broadening their perspectives on ancient and modern cultures, and nurturing humanistic care among Tsing Hua students.

    Under the guidance of Professor Bai Xianyong, this course will be taught through thematic lectures by various professors. On one hand, it aims to provide students with diverse perspectives, exploring the cultural vitality demonstrated by classic works from various aspects, such as literature, history, aesthetics, art, social life, modern technology, and theories. On the other hand, it aspires to lead students to closely examine the texts, return to the classics themselves, and combine contemporary thinking to deeply understand the aesthetic taste, life insights, and shared emotions contained in literature.

    The course is designed with a thematic progression, with each class resembling a specialized lecture, enabling students to immerse themselves in the intricate and elegant world of Chinese cultural classics through the professors' comprehensive guidance. Additionally, to ensure that students fully grasp and absorb the content of each lecture, after each speech, Ph.D. candidates from the Department of Chinese Literature will be assigned as teaching assistants to read and explain relevant passages and provide detailed interpretations of the texts. This way, even students who have never encountered these classics before can use this opportunity in the general education course to catch a glimpse of the profundity of classical literature and enjoy the pleasure of classic reading. For those who have read related classics before, they can rediscover the brilliance of these classics through the insights of dedicated scholars and experts who have spent years in profound research.