Fall 2024 Chinese GU4019 section 001

HISTORY OF CHINESE LANGUAGE

Call Number 14487
Day & Time
Location
TR 10:10am-11:25am
608 Lewisohn Hall
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Zhirong Wang
Type LECTURE
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

This course, taught in English, offers an in-depth exploration of the Chinese language and its historical development. Key topics include historical phonology and syntax, the Chinese script, and the classification and linguistic features of major dialects. The course also explores the emergence of modern standard Chinese and early poetic traditions. The primary goal is to deepen students’ understanding of the language’s evolution while strengthening their critical thinking skills.

Web Site Vergil
Department East Asian Languages and Cultures
Enrollment 14 students (15 max) as of 9:05AM Thursday, January 2, 2025
Subject Chinese
Number GU4019
Section 001
Division Interfaculty
Section key 20243CHNS4019W001