CHINESE 353 - Early Chinese Historical Writings

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Reed College

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Description:

Full course for one semester. This course explores the ways in which early Chinese thinkers attempted to explain the past and to define the meaning and functions of history. Working with a variety of texts from the beginning of writing to the first century BCE, including inscriptions on oracle bones and bronze vessels, myths, poetry, and historical writings, the course analyzes various ways and purposes of recording and transmitting history. Issues related to the authorship will also be addressed, particularly how the writers of history perceived and represented themselves. Primary and secondary materials are in English. Students taking the course for Chinese credit will meet for additional hours for the guided reading of selected texts in the original Chinese. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Conference. Cross-listed as Literature 353.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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