In this reading course we will read selected texts of modern Chinese liberals introducing basic vocabulary, analyzing the arguments and the structure of these texts.
Timetable
Second semester, two hours per week. See time table for time and location.
Method of Instruction
Seminar (language acquiition)
Course objectives
First introduction into content-focused reading of texts.
Required reading
To be distributed in class.
Examination
*Assignments 40% *Written exam 60%
Information
Prof. dr. A. Schneider, e-mail: a.schneider@mearc.eu,
phone: 071-5272216.
Blackboard/webpage
Yes.
Enrollment
For enrollment, visit the website Blackboard( http://www.blackboard.leidenuniv.nl/). Then click on: courses > Faculteit der Letteren > China, Talen en Culturen van > 2008-2009 > Registreer/enroll.
Entry requirements
The courses is conceptualized as accompanying the seminar course “The Development of Liberalism in Modern China” taught by Prof. Ho Hsin-chuan. Participation in this seminar is not mandatory, but of course very helpful.