Oriental Languages and Cultures

A student of Chinese, no matter how long he or she has been studying the language, is often intimidated by a library of Chinese materials. Finding a source in a Congshu 叢書 or looking up an entry in a reference book can be a very difficult task if you lack confidence, and confidence can only be gained through practice. For this reason, this is a very practical course and is not recommended for students who cannot attend classes regularly. A sound knowledge of Chinese or Japanese or Korean is essential to successfully complete this course. This course is a basic introduction to the use of Chinese source materials and is divided into three parts. Part 1 covers sources and reference tools for philological and bibliographical research and textual criticism; Part 2 covers sources and reference tools for research in ancient history and special subjects; and Part 3 covers sources and reference tools for biography, geography and government in ancient China. This course runs from 6 March to 22 May (Spring term 2025, 12 weeks). Graduate students who meet the language requirements are welcome to register for this course on the Moodle e-learning platform. Course short name: SOURCESMETHODS. Syllabus: Part I: Sources and reference tools for philological and bibliographical research and textual criticism. Weeks I-IV (Chapters I and II). Part II: Sources and reference tools for research in ancient history and special subjects. Weeks V-VIII (Chapters III-IV) Part III: Sources and reference tools for biography, geography and government in ancient China. Weeks IX-XII (Chapters V-VII).

A good knowledge of Chinese, is essential to successfully complete this course.

Textbook: Alvin P. Cohen, Introduction to research in Chinese source materials, New Haven 2000, Yale University.

Exchange students with a sound background in Mandarin Chinese and Sinology are welcome to take this course. Coursework is based on weekly lectures; lecture topics are indicated in the lecture plans. Students' weekly activities consist of oral presentations and written reports based on readings indicated in the lecture plans. Spring Semester: Week I (February 24 - February 28, 2022) Week II (March 2– 6): Week III (March 9- 13): Week IV (March 16-20): Week V (March 23-27): Week VI (March 30-April 3): Week VII (April 6-10): 9-13 Easter holidays Week VIII (April 13-17): Week IX (April 20-24): Week X (April 27-May 1): Week XI (May 4-8): Week XII (May 11-15):

Attendance is strongly recommended.

Weekly commitment to written reports and oral presentations 100%. No final exam for students who have been coming to class regularly. Assessment method in details: Weekly commitment to written reports and oral presentations 100%: Learning and Communication Skills: 1. Ability to engage in self-directed learning under the supervision of the teacher through the preparation of weekly or fortnightly reports on the following topics, based on the textbook and additional sources and reference materials available in the campus libraries or uploaded to Moodle: 1. Language and writing; 2. 50% 2. Ability to present one's findings to an audience in a coherent and effective manner. 15% 3. Ability to identify and locate primary sources in the broad subject areas listed above, using appropriate reference tools, repertories and dictionaries. 25% 4. Ability to undertake independent research and facilitate the transfer of knowledge. 10%. Students who will not be able to come to class. will choose three chapters from the textbook, complete the exercises and sign up for an oral examination. Non è previsto un esame finale per gli studenti frequentanti; gli studenti e le studentesse non frequentanti scelgano tre capitoli, svolgano gli esercizi e si iscrivano a una prova orale.

Complementary readings available on Moodle. Please enroll at: https://corsidilaurea.uniroma1.it/it/users/elisabettacorsiuniroma1it

Exchange students with a sound background in Mandarin Chinese and Sinology are welcome to take this course. Coursework is based on weekly lectures; lecture topics are indicated in the lecture plans. Students' weekly activities consist of oral presentations and written reports based on readings indicated in the lecture plans. Spring Semester: Week I (February 24 - February 28, 2022) Week II (March 2– 6): Week III (March 9- 13): Week IV (March 16-20): Week V (March 23-27): Week VI (March 30-April 3): Week VII (April 6-10): 9-13 Easter holidays Week VIII (April 13-17): Week IX (April 20-24): Week X (April 27-May 1): Week XI (May 4-8): Week XII (May 11-15):

A student of Chinese, no matter how long he or she has been studying the language, is often intimidated by a library of Chinese materials. Finding a source in a Congshu 叢書 or looking up an entry in a reference book can be a very difficult task if you lack confidence, and confidence can only be gained through practice. For this reason, this is a very practical course and is not recommended for students who cannot attend classes regularly. A sound knowledge of Chinese or Japanese or Korean is essential to successfully complete this course. This course is a basic introduction to the use of Chinese source materials and is divided into three parts. Part 1 covers sources and reference tools for philological and bibliographical research and textual criticism; Part 2 covers sources and reference tools for research in ancient history and special subjects; and Part 3 covers sources and reference tools for biography, geography and government in ancient China. This course runs from 6 March to 22 May (Spring term 2025, 12 weeks). Graduate students who meet the language requirements are welcome to register for this course on the Moodle e-learning platform. Course short name: SOURCESMETHODS. Syllabus: Part I: Sources and reference tools for philological and bibliographical research and textual criticism. Weeks I-IV (Chapters I and II). Part II: Sources and reference tools for research in ancient history and special subjects. Weeks V-VIII (Chapters III-IV) Part III: Sources and reference tools for biography, geography and government in ancient China. Weeks IX-XII (Chapters V-VII).

A good knowledge of Chinese, is essential to successfully complete this course.

Textbook: Alvin P. Cohen, Introduction to research in Chinese source materials, New Haven 2000, Yale University.

Exchange students with a sound background in Mandarin Chinese and Sinology are welcome to take this course. Coursework is based on weekly lectures; lecture topics are indicated in the lecture plans. Students' weekly activities consist of oral presentations and written reports based on readings indicated in the lecture plans. Spring Semester: Week I (February 24 - February 28, 2022) Week II (March 2– 6): Week III (March 9- 13): Week IV (March 16-20): Week V (March 23-27): Week VI (March 30-April 3): Week VII (April 6-10): 9-13 Easter holidays Week VIII (April 13-17): Week IX (April 20-24): Week X (April 27-May 1): Week XI (May 4-8): Week XII (May 11-15):

Attendance is strongly recommended.

Weekly commitment to written reports and oral presentations 100%. No final exam for students who have been coming to class regularly. Assessment method in details: Weekly commitment to written reports and oral presentations 100%: Learning and Communication Skills: 1. Ability to engage in self-directed learning under the supervision of the teacher through the preparation of weekly or fortnightly reports on the following topics, based on the textbook and additional sources and reference materials available in the campus libraries or uploaded to Moodle: 1. Language and writing; 2. 50% 2. Ability to present one's findings to an audience in a coherent and effective manner. 15% 3. Ability to identify and locate primary sources in the broad subject areas listed above, using appropriate reference tools, repertories and dictionaries. 25% 4. Ability to undertake independent research and facilitate the transfer of knowledge. 10%. Students who will not be able to come to class. will choose three chapters from the textbook, complete the exercises and sign up for an oral examination. Non è previsto un esame finale per gli studenti frequentanti; gli studenti e le studentesse non frequentanti scelgano tre capitoli, svolgano gli esercizi e si iscrivano a una prova orale.

Complementary readings available on Moodle. Please enroll at: https://corsidilaurea.uniroma1.it/it/users/elisabettacorsiuniroma1it

Exchange students with a sound background in Mandarin Chinese and Sinology are welcome to take this course. Coursework is based on weekly lectures; lecture topics are indicated in the lecture plans. Students' weekly activities consist of oral presentations and written reports based on readings indicated in the lecture plans. Spring Semester: Week I (February 24 - February 28, 2022) Week II (March 2– 6): Week III (March 9- 13): Week IV (March 16-20): Week V (March 23-27): Week VI (March 30-April 3): Week VII (April 6-10): 9-13 Easter holidays Week VIII (April 13-17): Week IX (April 20-24): Week X (April 27-May 1): Week XI (May 4-8): Week XII (May 11-15):