Classical Chinese for Modern Usage
Course code
CIC6017.CI
old course code
CIC6017
Course title in Estonian
Klassikaline hiina keel kaasaegses kasutuses
Course title in English
Classical Chinese for Modern Usage
ECTS credits
8.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2024/2025 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
This course will provide basic knowledge of classical Chinese for the better use of modern Chinese.
Brief description of the course
During 2 semesters (once a week) 24 classical Chinese texts will be introduced, most of which are stories about idiomatic phrases and ancient fables, with vivid and interesting plots. In each lesson, there are 3 to 4 items of "Classical Chinese for Modern Use" through which the value of classical language is demonstrated; 2 to 4 grammar points to differentiate the ancient and current language usage and to cultivate the students’ feeling for ancient Chinese; two Chinese character radicals to help improve students’ skills of reading characters as well as passages; and one short article on Chinese culture or language to lead students into a broad world of learning.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
To understand the development and background of Chinese idioms;
To differentiate ancent and modern usage of Chinese language;
To understand the meanings of radicals.
To understand the development and background of Chinese idioms;
To differentiate ancent and modern usage of Chinese language;
To understand the meanings of radicals.
Teacher
Zhuoya WU
Prerequisite course 1
Prerequisite course 2