CHN 403 - Intro to Classical Chinese

Institution:

Emory University

Subject:

Chinese Chemistry Biology Asian Studies Art History Arabic Anthropology Ancient Mediterranean Studies American Studies African American Studies African Studies

Description:

For more than three thousand years, down to the early twentieth century, the vast majority of Chinese historical, philosophical, and literary texts were written in classical (or literary) Chinese (wenyan). Literature in Classical Chinese is an important part of cultural heritage of all humankind. This course is designed for students who have taken at least two years of Modern Chinese and are curious about the Chinese literary heritage. Students read selections of famous classical texts in their original language, such as Confucius¿ Analects, Laozi, early histories, and Tang poetry; and acquire basic knowledge of Classical Chinese grammar and lexicon.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.emory.edu

Phone Number:

(404) 727-6123

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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