Course Code：B75E0100

Course Name：Introduction to Traditional Chinese Gardens (Freshman Seminar) (English‑medium Class)

Course Name in Chinese：中国传统园林概论（新生研讨课）（英本班）

Credit：1

Course Introduction：

This course is designed for first-year freshmen, taking traditional Chinese gardens as the subject of inquiry. Organized around three major themes—"Garden and Culture," "Garden and Space," and "Garden and Life"—the course combines lectures, group seminars, and field visits to guide students in exploring the humanistic spirit and construction wisdom embodied in traditional Chinese gardens. It aims to cultivate critical thinking, teamwork, and independent inquiry skills, facilitating the transition from passive reception of knowledge to research-oriented learning.

Course Introduction in Chinese：

本课程面向一年级新生，以中国传统园林为认识对象，围绕"园林与文化""园林与空间""园林与生活"三大专题，通过教师讲授、小组研讨与实地参观，引导新生探索中国传统园林中的人文精神与营造智慧，培养批判性思维、团队协作与自主探究能力，助力从被动接受式学习向研究型学习转变。

Course Director：顾凯 GU Kai

E-mail：[email protected]

Course Level：Bachelor program (recommend for year 1)

Semester Offered：Autumn Semester