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The goal of this seminar is to familiarize upper level students with the core concepts of traditional Chinese culture and its appreciation of the historian's craft. Students who already have a background in Chinese
history, philosophy or literature will
find this an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the reasons why past became so important to the definition of self and society in imperial China. For students with less background in Chinese culture, this
seminar will raise new questions about
the writing of history. All participants will be expected to read carefully both Chinese and Western sources about the process through which the scattered remains of the past are fashioned into historical consciousness
by one of the oldest civilizations
on earth.
Traditional Confucian Chinese practice will be the main focus of our inquiry. At the same time, students will be exposed to readings that challenge the assumptions of traditional Chinese historiography
from a contemporary Western
perspective. Since the past was such an important part of the self-identity of Chinese intellectuals, we will invariably explore the more personal dimensions of the historian's craft as well.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.
COURSE FORMAT: Seminar
Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS HIST Grading Mode: Student Option
Prerequisites: NONE
Last Updated on MAR-19-2002
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