CHIN 346
Introduction to Chinese Philosophy
Asian and Near Eastern Languages
College of Humanities
Course Description
Introduction to native Chinese philosophies of Confucianism and Taoism. Readings in translation of Lun-yu, Meng-tsu, Lao-tzu, and Chuang-tzu. Themes include self, society, and cosmos.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Summarize facts, figures, and dates
Learning Outcome
Summarize the important facts, figures, and dates relevant to early Chinese philosophy (see Chinese major expected learning outcome 3).
Title
Outline major schools of Chinese philosophy
Learning Outcome
Explain the broad outlines of the major schools of Confucianism, Mohism, Daoism, and Legalism, and understand their roles in the development of Chinese society and thought (see Chinese major expected learning outcome 3).
Title
Formulate philosophical questions
Learning Outcome
Formulate philosophical questions.
Title
Write clear prose
Learning Outcome
Write clear, convincing prose, and understand the basics of proper formatting and documentation for scholarly prose.
