Nature of the Hero - Chinese Culture in Martial Arts Dramas: Explanation of relevant cultural contents of The Legend of the Condor Heroes
英雄本色-武侠剧中的中国文化:《射雕英雄传》

Course Syllabus 课程章节
1The Legend of the Condor Heroes, adapted from Jin Yong’s novel of the same name, tells about how a young man named Guo Jing grows up to be a great Xia (or hero) who loves both his country and people. Through a look into the Taoist health culture and Confucian chivalrous culture, the course offers a glimpse into the desirable nature of Xia (or hero): a man with skilled martial arts and the faithful, helping and self-sacrificing conducts.
《射雕英雄传》改编自金庸先生的同名小说,讲述了郭靖这位爱国爱民的大侠的成长经历。本课程聚焦武侠世界中的道教养生文化和儒家侠文化,探讨“英雄”与“侠”的特点:武功高强,讲信义、乐于助人、舍己为人。