A Selection of Chinese Historical Texts (Vol. 1 & 2)

Author: Wang Yujie
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: A Selection of Chinese Historical Texts is a core course offered in history programs at universities. The teaching objective is to provide students with education in ancient Chinese historical documents, thereby cultivating and enhancing their ability to read classical Chinese historical texts, deepening their comprehensive understanding of China's literary classics, and enabling them to begin using these classics. This lays a foundation for further learning and research in Chinese history and culture. Through the selection and lecture of classic documents from various eras and major historical writing genres, students are expected to master systematic knowledge of ancient Chinese while being able to read general classical texts and specifically perceive the features of different types of documents, including their formats, narratives, sources, compilations, and stylistic characteristics. The teaching focuses on characters, words, and sentences to develop students' ability to apply knowledge in broader contexts. For vocabulary, students are required to grasp the commonly used basic vocabulary in ancient Chinese, understanding the original, extended, and borrowed meanings of words, the active use of nominal words, and the temporal characteristics of vocabulary. Additionally, they must master certain professional and specialized terms frequently found in historical documents. For students who have studied Ancient Chinese, grammar is generally not emphasized, but they are expected to have a broader vocabulary range. While clarifying the literal meanings, students should be guided to analyze and uncover the deeper meanings of the texts, identifying their historical significance and introducing previous research and applications to cultivate their ability to use historical materials.