CHIN6530 Classical Chinese 1
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Chinese |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2012 and First Semester, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The basic grammar of Classical Chinese and introductory readings. |
| Learning Outcomes |
1. To acquire an introductory command of Classical Chinese and to develop a rudimentary understanding of aspects of its syntax 2. To acquire skills of literary translation from Classical Chinese into English and an understanding of the history of translation in China 3. To become familiar with a range of issues, both theoretical and methodological, pertaining to Chinese Studies/Sinology 4. To develop skills in the use of a range of basic Chinese and English language Sinological bibliographical and other reference tools 5. To have applied these various skills, understandings and methodologies to specific topics in the Sinological field |
| Indicative Assessment |
4 x Translation Assignments (10% each) - 40% Final Examination - 35% 1 x Essay (min. 2000 words) - 25% The first form of assessment as listed above (translation assignments), is designed to develop learning outcomes 2 and 3; the essay is designed to develop learning outcomes 3-5; the final examination is designed to consolidate learning outcome 1. |
| Workload |
Thirty hours per semester |
| Course Classification(s) | SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation. |
| Areas of Interest | Asian Languages |
| Requisite Statement |
Modern Chinese 2 or Written Japanese B or permission of the coordinator. |
| Incompatibility | |
| Programs | Master of Asia-Pacific Studies and Master of Asia-Pacific Studies |
| Academic Contact | Professor John Makeham |
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