An introductory yet trenchant exploration of select Chinese classic texts that cover the domains of classical literature, history, philosophy, and fine arts.
Offered By
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
11 hour to complete
Introduction
1 video (Total 13 min), 4 readings
4 readings
Syllabus10m
Recommended Readings10m
Glossary10m
Chronology10m
3 hours to complete
Lecture 1: The True Face of Hero
3 videos (Total 57 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
2 readings
Introduction10m
Additional Materials10m
Week
23 hours to complete
Lecture 2: The Way of Confucian Tradition
4 videos (Total 44 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 reading
Introduction10m
Week
33 hours to complete
Lecture 3: Landscape of Immortality
3 videos (Total 48 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
2 readings
Introduction10m
Additional Materials10m
Week
43 hours to complete
Lecture 4: In Search of the Chinese Soul & Course Assignment
3 videos (Total 43 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 reading
Introduction10m
4.5
11 ReviewsTop reviews from Classics of Chinese Humanities: Guided Readings
This was an extremely interesting course and the professor is great! He is very engaging and informs you well on the topics. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Wise and humorous Professor. Charming and intriguing course which serves as a great introductory overview of Chinese literature.
Instructor
Prof. Ou Fan Leo Lee 李歐梵
Sin Wai Kin Professor of Chinese CultureFaculty of Arts
About The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a forward looking comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. CUHK teachers and students hail from all corners of the world. CUHK graduates are connected worldwide through an expansive alumni network.
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