2020-2021 / ASIE0021-1

Classical Chinese Initiation

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master in ancient languages and literatures : Oriental studies (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in ancient languages and literatures : Oriental studies (60 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Andreas Thele

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

After an introduction to the traditional concepts of the language, this course presents different aspects of the classical chinese language : non-simplified characters, grammatical structures, logic. The analysis of philosophical texts and terms shall contribute to a better understanding of East-Asian thought.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Prerequisites:
- having successfully followed "Chinese language " I and II or having followed at least 120h of modern chinese language;
- having successfully followed "Japanese language " I and II or having followed at least 120h of modern japanese language;
- to possess an equivalent level of knowledge of the chinese or japanese language.
During the academic year 2020-2021, the persons interested but not fulfilling the required conditions, may under certain circumstances be allowed to attend the course. In this case please contact the lecturer at the beginning of the academic year.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Lecture: 15 x 2 h.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

Written examination, text to submit (5-10 pages). To be submitted by Wednesday January 20th.

Recommended or required readings

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

written exam

- Remote

written work

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred remote


Additional information:

Written examination. deadline: June 11th, 2021.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Regular attendance required.
Thursday: 14-16h, room: A2/6/8 (Exceptionally during the 1st semester in 2020-2021 !)
First course: Thursday September 24th 2020

Contacts

Andreas Thele Rue de Pitteurs 20 (Bât. L 3) 4020 Liège 04/366.55.83 Andreas.Thele@uliege.be