CHLIT 6607

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CHLIT 6607

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

A guided reading in the original language designed to introduce students to a variety of genres and styles of classical Chinese literature while at the same time helping students achieve competence in reading classical Chinese at an advanced level. The syllabus, with a rotating thematic focus, normally includes philosophical works, historical texts, poetry and prose, anecdotes and fiction. Please consult the Department of Asian Studies course offerings for each year's thematic focus. An additional weekly seminar session introduces students to contemporary scholarship on critical questions and issues pertaining to the thematic foci of this course.  A final research project on an approved topic pertaining to the central theme of this course is required. 

When Offered Spring.

Permission Note Permission of instructor required.

Course Subfield (LL)

Comments Advanced reading knowledge of classical and modern Chinese required.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one seminar and one discussion. Combined with: CAPS 3307CHLIT 3307

  • 4 Credits Graded

  • Topic: Introduction to the Early Masters

  • 17455 CHLIT 6607   SEM 101

    • TR Lincoln Hall 107
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Warner, D

  • Prerequisite: advanced reading knowledge of classical and modern Chinese. Permission of instructor required.

  • Topic: Introduction to the Early Masters

  • 17886 CHLIT 6607   DIS 201

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024
    • Warner, D

  • Prerequisite: advanced reading knowledge of classical and modern Chinese. Permission of instructor required.