CHNS2612 - Classical Chinese B

Semester 2, 2012  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Wendi Adamek
Phone: +61 2 9351 3083
Email: wendi.adamek@sydney.edu.au

Description

Continued study of Classical Chinese grammar and vocabulary through original texts. Students will gain the knowledge and confidence to explore a wider range of ancient and early-imperial Chinese philosophical and literary writings, including some poetry, thereby acquainting themselves with certain major authors in the Chinese tradition. Supplementary reading in English will enable them to broaden and deepen their understanding of Chinese culture while practising some basic research skills.

Assessments

classwork (10%), 50-minute tests (3x20%), homework exercises (10%), 1x reading project resulting in a 1500wd essay (20%)

Classes

3x1-hr tutorials/week

Prerequisites

CHNS2611 or CHNS2111 or HSC Chinese for Background Speakers or CHNS1313 or CHNS2903

Prohibitions

CHNS2112, CHNS2904, CHNS1314

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