Course: Anthropology of Traditional China 1

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Course title Anthropology of Traditional China 1
Course code ASH/XAN1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Günther Olaf, PhD.
Course content
general introduction / habits and thought; ancient China; medieval China; Song culture and society; the Mongol conquest; Ming dynasty; Christian missions; Qing dynasty; West and the Chinese culture

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
  • Homework for Teaching - 20 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 6 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The goal of the course is to introduce historical and cultural anthropology of China in the Imperial period. Students will also learn about basic bibliography, which is required for the finals, and will be acquinted with Chinese terminology. A special attention will be given to the mode of interpretating facts in China and elsewhere.
The course is intended for the students of the Master´s program.
Prerequisites
The course is for the students of Chinese Philology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar Work

Regular attendance is required, individual study of secondary literature, and a good command of names and terms in Chinese.
Recommended literature
  • Olivová, Lucie. (2014). Město radovánek na Dlouhé řece. Yangzhou v 18. st.. Praha: Dokořán.
  • Olivová, Lucie. (2008). Tradiční čínská architektura. Praha, Dokořán.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2012) Category: Philological sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter