An introductory yet trenchant exploration of select Chinese classic texts that cover the domains of classical literature, history, philosophy, and fine arts.
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Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings
The Chinese University of Hong KongAbout this Course
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Introduction
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 13 min), 4 readings
2 hours to complete
Lecture 1: The True Face of Hero
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 57 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Lecture 2: The Way of Confucian Tradition
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 44 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Lecture 3: Landscape of Immortality
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 48 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Lecture 4: In Search of the Chinese Soul & Course Assignment
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 43 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
Reviews
- 5 stars73.46%
- 4 stars24.48%
- 1 star2.04%
TOP REVIEWS FROM CLASSICS OF CHINESE HUMANITIES: GUIDED READINGS
by KMOct 15, 2019
This was an enjoyable course and a good way to get familiar with these basic texts of Chinese thought.
by JSJan 22, 2017
Interesting: old Chinese professor speaks good English, class kind of short.
by PPMar 1, 2017
Wise and humorous Professor. Charming and intriguing course which serves as a great introductory overview of Chinese literature.
by BBJan 17, 2021
An excellent survey of four distinct aspects of Chinese culture
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