Reading Classical Chinese Texts

Appraise the style and technique of Chinese classics

Examine the characteristics of the various literary genres and thoughts

Illustrate the writing profile of selected writers and their status in literary history

Analyze classic texts to grasp the multiple aspects of Chinese literary development

Distinguish the ideological and artistic characteristics of selected works

Apply knowledge from the course to improve Chinese writing skills

What You'll Learn

Through extensive reading of Chinese classics, students will have a deeper understanding of the style and techniques employed by selected writers in their literary works, the flow and logic of the text and the principal ideas of the era that provided the contextual background. The selected texts consist of Course Designated Works, which are compulsory readings and Teacher Self- selected Works which are selected by the course instructor. The content is not limited to the style of the literary work, but also involves on comparing the differences, similarities and uniqueness of Chinese classics. This course aims to improve students' appreciation of Chinese literature and form a strong foundation for Chinese writing.