Singapore University of Social Sciences

Classical Chinese (古代汉语)

Classical Chinese (古代汉语) (CHS104)

Synopsis

CHS104 systematically explores Chinese characters, vocabulary, grammar, rhetoric, phonology, etc, of the Classical Chinese language. Students will read masterpieces of ancient Chinese philosophy and literature, equipping themselves with the ability to read ancient Chinese texts for the exploration of China's distinctive philosophical and literary traditions in the original language.

Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

  • Introduction to Classical Chinese Language
  • The use of dictionaries and other reference works
  • Classical Chinese etymology
  • Classical Chinese lexicology
  • Classical Chinese grammar
  • Classical Chinese rhetoric
  • Classical Chinese phonology
  • Annotation of Classical Chinese texts
  • Sentence reading of ancient Chinese texts and translation of Classical Chinese
  • Style of the Classical Chinese Texts
  • The prosody of Poems and Ci
  • Conclusion

Learning Outcome

  • 说明古汉语的主要原则
  • 阐释古汉语的基本语法、句法和语素
  • 描述古汉语的语音、词源、词汇、语法和修辞
  • 演示阅读古代中文文本的能力
  • 阐明古代汉语的基本语法结构和核心词汇
  • 运用所学知识使用字典和其他参考书,帮助阅读古文
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