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CHINA 205

Beginning Classical Chinese, First Quarter (CHINA 105)

UNITS:2-5
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

The goal is develop students' reading knowledge of classical Chinese, including basic grammar and commonly used vocabulary. Students will also learn concepts and ideas fundamental in Chinese culture involving family, human relationships, governance, learning, life/death, philosophy, etc. through reading canonical classical Chinese texts. Prerequisite: CHINLANG CHINA 23 or equivalent.

Syllabus for selected term:
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Sections

1 Term
Seminar 1Open
ID: 6697
0 / 16 enrolled
DAYS:Monday, Wednesday
TIME:11:30 AM – 12:50 PM
LOCATION:Departmental Room
INSTRUCTOR:
Sun, Chao
units

CHINA 205: Beginning Classical Chinese, First Quarter (CHINA 105)

2-5 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit

The goal is develop students' reading knowledge of classical Chinese, including basic grammar and commonly used vocabulary. Students will also learn concepts and ideas fundamental in Chinese culture involving family, human relationships, governance, learning, life/death, philosophy, etc. through reading canonical classical Chinese texts. Prerequisite: CHINLANG 23 or equivalent.

Offered in Autumn 2026 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Seminar — Monday Wednesday 11:30 AM – 12:50 PM — Departmental Room — Sun, Chao (Graduate)

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