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Classical Chinese Primer (Reader)
John C Y Wang
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Description for Classical Chinese Primer (Reader)
Paperback. Designed for those who have studied Modern Chinese, but who have had no exposure to Classical Chinese before, this work is a set of two volumes: the reader itself and a workbook. This reader includes forty lessons in total, covering selected readings from ancient fables, philosophical texts, as well as historical and literary writings. Num Pages: 456 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CJB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 260 x 184 x 24. Weight in Grams: 844.
While the teaching of Modern Chinese as a foreign language has made progress by leaps and bounds, the same cannot be said about the teaching of Classical Chinese. This is regrettable as the influence of the latter on the former in terms of both vocabulary and syntax is pervasive and profound, so much so that many of the subtler points and fine nuances in Modern Chinese will be missed unless one also has acquired at least a rudimentary knowledge of Classical Chinese. At the same time, a good and solid foundation in Classical Chinese is a must if one would ... Read more
While the teaching of Modern Chinese as a foreign language has made progress by leaps and bounds, the same cannot be said about the teaching of Classical Chinese. This is regrettable as the influence of the latter on the former in terms of both vocabulary and syntax is pervasive and profound, so much so that many of the subtler points and fine nuances in Modern Chinese will be missed unless one also has acquired at least a rudimentary knowledge of Classical Chinese. At the same time, a good and solid foundation in Classical Chinese is a must if one would ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
The Chinese University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
456
Place of Publication
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
ISBN
9789629963392
SKU
V9789629963392
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