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CHNS3648: Classical Chinese B

2025 unit information

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.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Arts and Social Sciences

Study level Undergraduate
Academic unit Chinese Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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None
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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CHNS2612
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Continue the process of mastering basic classical Chinese grammar.
  • LO2. Begin moving beyond the study of specific grammar points, and begin to acquire the skill of independently reading and analysing whole passages.
  • LO3. Explore an area of classical Chinese culture that is of specific interest to them, while gaining some of the research and writing skills used by professional sinologists.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2025
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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