Narrative Texts in Classical Chinese

Prerequisite: 226 or permission

his course is a continuation of Introduction to Classical Chinese (EAST-UA 226). It is designed as a post-advanced level intensive reading class for undergraduate students who already have attained advanced proficiency in Modern Mandarin and basic knowledge in Classical Chinese, and for whom Classical Chinese is necessary for them to conduct research in their advanced studies. Texts to be covered in the class will include previously taught materials and be mainly selected from primary historical sources such as 左传，史记, 汉书， 后汉书， 三国志 and literary sources like 赋， 神话， 志怪， 传奇， 笔记 and 小说.