Chinese Language and Literature: An Introduction to the Study of Ancient Chinese

Author: Gao Xiaofang
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: As a core course in "Ancient Chinese," its primary task is to cultivate students' strong ability to read ancient books. At the same time, it guides students to learn the noble words and deeds of the upright and dedicated people of the Chinese nation, and to grasp the profound humanistic spirit in the excellent national culture. Therefore, the "Ancient Chinese" course plays an irreplaceable and important role in comprehensive quality education. This volume of teaching material is primarily organized by literary selections. Its purpose is to further enhance the scientific literacy of college students and strengthen their innovative awareness and creative abilities. Introduction to the Study of Ancient Chinese follows a new approach that combines literary selections with thematic research in ancient Chinese courses. It selects representative chapters from the influential works of renowned linguists from the modern and contemporary periods, divided into six major topics: Phonology, Graphology, Etymology, Lexicology, Grammar, and Methodology. Each topic includes an introduction that highlights the core issues to be mastered in the chapter and explains the purpose of the selected readings. Each selected text is preceded by a preface that indicates the source of the text, provides background information on its composition, and offers insights into its essence, making it very convenient for learning. This book complements and aligns with the newly compiled Ancient Chinese teaching material by Nanjing University.