Handbook

This course provides a foundation in Classical Chinese Language and Culture, in which you will learn to read short original texts, learn basic grammar and vocabulary, full-form characters and an awareness and appreciation of traditional Chinese culture. The course will also equip you for further exploration of China's philosophical and literary traditions. You will also undertake supplementary readings in English on a topic of their choice, further enriching your knowledge of premodern Chinese culture and introducing the field of sinology. Both English and Chinese will be used in an accessible manner in throughout the course, including teaching and assessment.