Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2017 - ASC 200 D100

Introduction to Chinese Civilization (3)

Class Number: 4414

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 10, 2017
    Sun, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Vancouver

  • Prerequisites:

    15 units.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to historical and cultural perspectives on China. Topics covered will include different aspects of traditional Chinese civilization with a view to understanding contemporary Chinese society. Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

“Civilization” refers to human cultural, social, and intellectual development. Thus, we will discuss a wide range of topics spanning more than three thousand years of China’s history. These will include the material cultures of prehistoric China, notions of ethics, varying approaches to self-cultivation, medicine and theories pertaining to the preservation of health, literature, and folk customs. Many of the ideas we will explore have continued in varying and transformed ways among Chinese migrant communities in Canada and throughout the world. An understanding of these ideas as they developed within China can help us better understand and appreciate the continuities and changes that today inform the lives of people of Chinese heritage living in other parts of the world.

This course does not require prior knowledge of Chinese history or society nor any fluency in Chinese

Grading

  • Report on Chinese Culture in Contemporary Society 30%
  • In-class quizzes (4) 20%
  • Participation 10%
  • Attendance 5%
  • Final Exam 35%

NOTES:

Academic Honesty & Plagiarism: https://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity/resources/academichonestyguide.html#main_content_title

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Buckley-Ebrey, Patricia. Chinese Civilization: A Sourcebook, 2nd ed. Revised and Expanded. New York: The Free Press, 1993.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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