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FIRST SEMESTER CLASSICAL CHINESE FOR CHINESE SPEAKERS

ASIALANG 315
Course Description

Provides an introduction to basic grammar and vocabulary of literary Chinese prose and poetry as well as the discipline of translation from and into Classical Chinese for students who are native or near-native speakers of modern Chinese. In addition, fundamental background knowledge and reference tools that can aid in the understanding of classical Chinese texts will be introduced. Students improve their own skills in Classical Chinese at the same time as developing materials to aid in the Classical Chinese study of students who are learning the classical and modern language simultaneously. Not open to students with credit for E ASIAN 321 prior to Fall 2019.

Prerequisties

Consent of instructor

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.87

-0.17% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
73.68%

-4.21% from Historical

Class Size
19

9.62% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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