Introduction to Chinese Studies

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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 Oral Language
• The Written 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

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 Goddes 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

Literature of the Tang Dynasty

300 Tang poems

Du Fu

Li Bai

Li Yu

Literature of the Yuan Dynasty

Wang Shifu

=Literature of the

Sources

<http://www.chinese-poems.com/> <http://web.cn.edu/kwheeler/chinese_poetry.html> <http://www.chinaknowledge.de/Literature/Classics/shijing.html#xiaoya> <http://www.foreignercn.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2890:tang-poetry-&catid=1:history-and-culture&Itemid=114> <http://www.vbtutor.net/xiyouji/summary.htm>

Women in China

• The Traditional Role of Women in ChinaTim G 15:44, 4 December 2012 (UTC)