Outline

Overview

This unit offers students the opportunity to learn how to access and read texts from the corpus of Chinese philosophical and religious traditions. It concentrates on texts written in classical Chinese and uses a multifaceted approach. As well as studying lexical and grammatical elements, particular emphasis is given to the methodology needed to use classical sources. In this way, students are given the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of classical Chinese, strengthen research skills, and attain a better understanding of the key theoretical developments of the history of Chinese thought.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	CHNS2005
Academic unit	Chinese Studies
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	12 credit points of Chinese language units
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Sean Moores, sean.moores@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Sean Moores, sean.moores@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Presentation	Oral presentation Presentation	15%	Ongoing	Equivalent to 750 words
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Participation	Tutorial participation Active participation in class activities, discussions etc.	10%	Ongoing	n/a
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Tutorial quiz	Translation exercise (1) Translation and analysis exercise	10%	Week 07	Equivalent to 500 words
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Assignment	Thematic bibliography Thematic bibliography	15%	Week 07 Due date: 18 Sep 2022 at 23:59	750 words
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Tutorial quiz	Translation exercise (2) Translation and analysis exercise	10%	Week 13	Equivalent to 500 words
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Assignment	Final essay Final essay	40%	Week 13 Due date: 06 Nov 2022 at 23:59	2000 words
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Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
-	-	Tutorial (13 hr)
Week 01	Introduction to the Unit	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 02	Liang Qichao – Wang Yangming (1)	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 03	Liang Qichao – Wang Yangming (2)	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	Liang Qichao – Wang Yangming (3)	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	Wang Yangming (1)	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 06	Wang Yangming (2)	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 07	Wang Yangming (3)	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 08	Liang Qichao – Dai Zhen (1)	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 09	Liang Qichao – Dai Zhen (2)	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Liang Qichao – Dai Zhen (3)	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 11	Dai Zhen (1)	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 12	Dai Zhen (2)	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 13	Dai Zhen (3)	Lecture (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences are expected to attend 90% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes, regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board. The Examiner’s Board will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls below this threshold.
Lecture recording: Most lectures (in recording-equipped venues) will be recorded and may be made available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to substitute your classroom learning experience.
Preparation: Students should commit to spend approximately three hours’ preparation time (reading, studying, homework, essays, etc.) for every hour of scheduled instruction.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

General Bibliography

Reference books on classical Chinese:

Fuller, Michael, A. An Introduction to Literary Chinese. Cambridge (Mass.): Harvard University Press, 2004.

Pulleyblank, Edwin G. Outline of Classical Chinese Grammar. Vancouver: UBC Press, 1995.

Primary sources of the thinkers studied in this unit:

Dai Zhen 戴震. Dai Zhen quanshu 戴震全書 [The Complete Works of Dai Zhen] (7 vol.). Hefei: Huangshan shushe, 2010.

Liang Qichao 梁啟超. Yinbingshi heji 飲冰室合集 [Collected Works from the Ice-drinker’s Studio] (40 vol.). Beijing: Zhonghua shuju, 2015.

Wang Yangming 王陽明. Wang Yangming quanji 王陽明全集 [The Complete Works of Wang Yangming] (2 vol.). Shanghai: Shanghai guji chubanshe, 2006.

Various secondary sources and translations:

Chan, Wing-tsit. A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy. Princeton, 1962.

Chan, Wing–tsit (trans.). Instructions for Practical Living and Other Neo–Confucian Writings by Wang Yang–ming. New York: Columbia University Press, 1963.

Chin, Ann-ping and Mansfield Freeman. Tai Chen on Mencius: explorations in words and meaning / a translation of the Meng Tzu tzu-i shucheng, with a critical introduction. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1990.

De Bary, William Theodore and Irene Bloom [et al.]. Sources of Chinese Tradition. New York: Columbia University Press, 1999.

Feng, Youlan 馮友蘭 (1895-1990). Zhongguo zhexue shi 中國哲學史 [A History of Chinese Philosophy]. Shanghai: Shanghai shudian, 1990.

Hou, Wailu 侯外廬. Zhongguo sixiang tongshi 中國思想通史 [A General History of Chinese Thought]. Beijing: Renmin chubanshe, 1956.

Lao, Siguang 勞思光. Zhongguo zhexueshi 中國哲學史 [A History of Chinese Philosophy]. Taipei: Sanmin shuju, 1981.

Liang Ch’i-ch’ao [Liang Qichao]. Intellectual Trends in the Ch'ing Period (Parts I & II). Translated by Immanuel C. Y. Hsu. Cambridge (Mass.): Harvard University Press, 1959.

Makeham, John. Dao Companion to Neo-Confucian Philosophy. Dordrecht: Springer, 2010.

Nivison, David S. The ways of Confucianism: Investigations in Chinese Philosophy. Chicago: Open Court, 1996.

Rainey, Lee Dian. Confucius and Confucianism: The Essentials. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

Schwartz, Benjamin I. The world of Thought in Ancient China. Cambridge (Mass.): Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1985.

Shen, Vincent. Dao Companion to Classical Confucian Philosophy. Dordrecht: Springer, 2014.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. understand key grammatical and lexical elements of classical Chinese
LO2. analyse and translate important Chinese philosophical or religious texts
LO3. understand key theoretical developments in the history of Chinese thought
LO4. understand the methodology required for research using sources in classical Chinese
LO5. develop critical thinking skills
LO6. develop an analysis in a structured way and in correct English

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This is an updated and extended version of CHNS2641.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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CHNS2005: Reading Chinese Philosophy and Religion

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect