Spring 2027

First Semester Classical Chinese for Chinese Speakers

First-semester course introducing basic grammar, vocabulary, and translation skills for literary Classical Chinese prose and poetry, designed for native or near-native speakers of modern Chinese.

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.76 GPA, 94.1% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.87 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Comprehend and analyze the content and cultural connotations of short texts written in Classical Chinese.

  • Use Classical Chinese as a medium for insight into culture, society, history, and literature in pre-twentieth century East Asia, and share your insights with your peers.

  • Translate from Classical Chinese to English and the reverse,and compose simple texts in Classical Chinese.

  • Collaborate with peers from different linguistic backgrounds to develop and polish translations and curricular material.

  • Compare the features of Classical Chinese to modern Chinese (and/or other East Asian languages).

  • Use a repertoire of reference tools to assist in independent understanding of Classical Chinese texts.

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ASIALANG 315 used by

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Student experience

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2019: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=16 letter grades); Fall 2022: 3.76 GPA, 94.1% A/AB (n=17 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.87 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Basic grammar and vocabulary of literary Chinese prose and poetry
  • Discipline of translation from and into Classical Chinese
  • Fundamental background knowledge and reference tools for understanding Classical Chinese texts
  • Culture, society, history, and literature in pre-twentieth century East Asia

Skills

  • Translating between Classical Chinese and English, and composing simple Classical Chinese texts
  • Using reference tools for independent understanding of Classical Chinese texts
  • Comparing features of Classical Chinese with modern Chinese and other East Asian languages
  • Collaborating with peers to develop and polish translations and curricular material

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Recorded 2026-10-14

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