Classical Studies (CLST)
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CLST 2000. Introductory Classical Chinese for Philosophy. (3 Credits)
Introduces the basics of the Classical Chinese language, the written language of China from the time of Confucius to the modern era. Teaches grammar, vocabulary, reading strategies, and written Chinese characters. Studies an array of genres with primary focus on reading philosophical and religious texts in the original language. Proceeds analytically with no previous knowledge of Chinese required.
CLST 2900R. Themes in Classical Civilizations. (3 Credits)
Explores topics in Classical thought, literature, art, history, and philosophy at an introductory level. Emphasizes understanding literature, history, and archeological topics through translated primary and secondary sources. Focuses on the basic interpretive skills necessary to relate historical, cultural, and sociological data to classical societies. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits toward graduation.
CLST 3000R. Advanced Classical Chinese for Philosophy. (3 Credits)
Prerequisite(s): CLST 2000 and University Advanced Standing
Studies Classical Chinese primary texts across a range of genres—primarily in philosophy and religions—at an advanced level. Exposes students to complex grammar, rhetoric, and vocabulary in Classical Chinese from the first millennium B.C.E. to the modern era. Introduces careful scholarly work with dictionaries and traditional commentaries. Proceeds largely through facsimiles to acquaint students with manuscript formats. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits toward graduation.
Studies Classical Chinese primary texts across a range of genres—primarily in philosophy and religions—at an advanced level. Exposes students to complex grammar, rhetoric, and vocabulary in Classical Chinese from the first millennium B.C.E. to the modern era. Introduces careful scholarly work with dictionaries and traditional commentaries. Proceeds largely through facsimiles to acquaint students with manuscript formats. May be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits toward graduation.
CLST 4900R. Special Topics in Classical Civilizations. (3 Credits)
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and University Advanced Standing
Analyzes literary, historical, archeological, philosophical, poetic, religious, and cultural texts and art work from Classical societies. Emphasizes understanding of the social, cultural, and political forces which operate on a culture's writers, artists and major contributors. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits toward graduation.
Analyzes literary, historical, archeological, philosophical, poetic, religious, and cultural texts and art work from Classical societies. Emphasizes understanding of the social, cultural, and political forces which operate on a culture's writers, artists and major contributors. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits toward graduation.