12.5 1st year Dr D. Kane. First semester Three hours per week By the end of the subject students will have acquired a knowledge of Chinese civilisation through the study of relevant source materials. This will provide them with the background knowledge for advanced studies in Chinese language. An introductory subject on China. Examines major themes in Chinese civilisation and their role in Chinese life today. One 2000 word tutorial paper (50%) and one 2-hour examination (50%). Schirokauer Conrad A Brief History of Chinese Civilization Chicago Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Preliminary Reading: Blunden C and Elvin M, Cultural Atlas of China, Equinox New York 1983 12.5 Dr D Kane. First semester. Three hours each week By the end of the subject students will have acquired a knowledge of Chinese civilisation through the study of relevant source materials. This will provide them with the background knowledge for advanced studies in Chinese language. An introductory course on China. Examines major themes in Chinese civilisation and their role in Chinese life today. One 2000 word tutorial paper (50 per cent) and one 2-hour examination (50 per cent). Schirokauer C A Brief History of Chinese Civilization Chicago Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Preliminary Reading: Blunden C and Elvin M Cultural Atlas of China Equinox New York 1983