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Academic Year 2004/2005


Introduction to Classical Chinese
CHIN 220 FA

Crosslistings:
EAST 220

This course introduces the basic grammar and various styles of Classical Chinese, the primary means of written communication in China for over two thousand years. In Addition, it will acquaint students with basic background and some of the most important texts in the classical canon. Although it is essentially a language course, it provides a gateway to advanced work in classical literature, philosophy, or history.

MAJOR READINGS

Gregory Chiang, LANGUAGE OF THE DRAGON

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly quizzes, midterm and final examinations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Faithful attendance.

COURSE FORMAT: Language

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: [CHIN206 or EAST204] Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005


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