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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Chinese

158-104 Chinese Civilisation Past and Present

Credit Points:

12.5 1st year

Coordinator:

Dr Barbara Hendrischke

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

Three hours per week

Objectives:

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.

Content:

An introductory subject on China. Examines major themes in Chinese civilisation and their role in Chinese life today.

Assessment:

One 2000 word tutorial paper (50%) and one 2-hour examination (50%).

Prescribed Texts:

  • Schirokauer Conrad, A Brief History of Chinese Civilisation, Chicago Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Preliminary Reading.
  • Blunden C and Elvin M, Cultural Atlas of China, Equinox New York 1983.
  • W T de Bary, Sources of Chinese Tradition, vols 1 and 2, Columbia University Press.
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