A BRIEF EXPLORATION OF ‘BEAUTY’ IN THE LEGEND OF "THE COWHERD AND THE WEAVER GIRL" AND ITS APPLICATION IN LITERATURE COURSE DESIGN AT HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION

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This paper analyzes the “beauty” found in “The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl,” one of China’s four major folk love legends, to emphasize the essence of Chinese literature. The analysis also demonstrates how this story is cherished and deeply resonates with people. It explores the profound influence the tale has had on its audience. Additionally, the paper examines how the legend’s portrayal in Vietnamese culture reveals a timeless and transcendent beauty. Drawing from these rich cultural and literary details, the paper proposes a tailored teaching design for incorporating this legend into the literature course of the Department of Chinese Language at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education.