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| + | Chinese Literature is well prefaced by the traditional myths and legends that have been passed down from many generations. Some of these legends illustrate the beginnings of the world and the formation of mankind. Not unlike the Westerner's familiarity with The Bible which details it's own version of the origins of mankind, the mythology talks of Pan Gu who came before the Earth was created. He later became a part of the earth. Legend talks about Nuwa the Goddess that created humankind from clay. Even the details of the early myths are referenced in later works of authors and poets to the present day. | ||
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Introduction
This is an introductory course. It introduces the student to Chinese Language and Culture introducing such topics as:
- The Chinese Language (both spoken & written)
- Chinese History
- Chinese Economy
- Chinese Society
- Chinese Politics
- Chinese Culture (including popular culture)
- Chinese Ethics
It also serves as an introduction to the Chinese Studies Minor.
The Chinese Language
The History of China
Classical History
- Warring States, Unification of China under Qin -- Telmar L 00:53, 21 October 2012 (UTC)
- 206 BC to 1644 AD, From the start of the Han to the end of the Ming Dynasty Licia K 15:47, 31 August 2012 (UTC)
Modern History
- China's History since the Qing Dynasty Jenessa L 18:18, 10 October 2012 (UTC)
Society
- Being Polite in Chinese Society- some "Do's" and "Don'ts" Licia K 15:47, 31 August 2012 (UTC)
- Current Chinese Economy and Society Jessica G 02:29, 11 October 2012 (UTC)]]
Economics
- China EconomyTim G 15:37, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
Chinese Ethics
- Chinese Philosophy, Religion, and Beliefs Jenessa L 03:11, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
Chinese Film
- Chinese Film TimelineJessica G-2 00:35, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
- Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty Telmar L 17:01, 4 December 2012 (UTC)
Literature
Pre-modern Chinese Literature through the end of the Ming Dynasty
Chinese Literature is well prefaced by the traditional myths and legends that have been passed down from many generations. Some of these legends illustrate the beginnings of the world and the formation of mankind. Not unlike the Westerner's familiarity with The Bible which details it's own version of the origins of mankind, the mythology talks of Pan Gu who came before the Earth was created. He later became a part of the earth. Legend talks about Nuwa the Goddess that created humankind from clay. Even the details of the early myths are referenced in later works of authors and poets to the present day.
Pre-Qin Literature
Book of Songs Songs of Chu
Literature of the Han Dynasty
Yue Fu Jian'an Cai Yan
Landscape Poetry
Literature of the Tang Dynasty
300 Tang poems Du Fu Li Bai Li Yu
Literature of the Song Dynasty
Literature of the Yuan Dynasty
Wang Shifu
Literature of the
Women in China
- The Traditional Role of Women in ChinaTim G 15:44, 4 December 2012 (UTC)