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Professor Marjorie K.M. Chan Dept. of E. Asian Lang. & Lit. The Ohio State University Columbus, OH 43210 U.S.A. |
| COURSE: | Chinese 884. Studies in Chinese Historical Syntax Call No. & Credit Hours: 04774-1 3 credits. G Prerequisite: Chinese 784 (Chinese Syntax) or permission of instructor Course page: http://people.cohums.ohio-state.edu/chan9/c884.htm |
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| TIME & PLACE: | F 1:30 - 4:18 p.m. 359 Hagerty Hall (1775 College Road) (multimedia classroom with computer and internet connection) |
| OFFICE HOURS: | W 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., or by appointment Office: 362 Hagerty Hall (1775 College Road) Tel: 292.3619 (292.5816 for messages, 292.3225 for faxes) E-mail: chan.9 @osu.edu (close the gap) |
| MC's Home Page: MC's ChinaLinks: |
http://people.cohums.ohio-state.edu/chan9 http://ChinaLinks.osu.edu |
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Other Readings
Additional readings for the course consist of journal articles and book chapters. Unless indicated otherwise, these reading selections will be in PDF format and will be made available during the quarter from E-Reserves or are available from e-journals. To retrieve readings on E-Reserves, go first to OSU Libraries <library.osu.edu>. Under Quicklinks, select either "Reserves by Course" or "Reserves by Professor". (Note: Reserved materials for a given course are listed online for the current quarter only.)For reading selections that are in e-journals, first locate the e-journal online at OSU Libraries: E-Journal Titles and/or OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center (EJC), and then locate the specific volume and issue containing the article.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course investigates problems of Chinese historical syntax; grammatical structures of classical Chinese and other stages in the history of the language. Also covered are issues pertaining to language change (e.g., word-order change, grammaticalization), diachronic aspects of dialect grammar, and the interface of language with cultural and literary concerns (poetry, novels, drama, etc.).
COURSE OBJECTIVES & EXPECTED OUTCOMES
This course aims to provide students with opportunities to explore and examine, through assigned and student-selected readings, the grammatical structures of classical Chinese and later stages of the Chinese language.Students should, at the end of the course, gain a deeper understanding of some issues in Chinese historical grammar, and be able to conduct advanced graduate research on some of the topics covered in the seminar.
This course consists of lectures and student-led discussions and presentations of assigned and student-selected readings. Course work includes each student presenting, and leading, the discussion of two readings (to be selected by the student in consultation with the instructor). Students will also submit a final project at the end of the quarter.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Students are expected to:
- Read the assigned readings prior to class.
- Attend class regularly and participate actively in class discussions and other class activities.
. A mailing list for the class will also be used for dissemination of information and student-initiated discussions concerning topics brought up in class.
- Present two readings for class discussion. Outlines (in PowerPoint format) should form an integral part of the presentation. Other materials, such as e-corpora, to accompany the presentation may be prepared as needed.
- Submit a one-page proposal of the final project, together with select references, by Week 7.
- Present the final project orally in the final week of class.
- Submit a written version of the final project (about 12-15 double-spaced pages plus references), in hardcopy and digital format at the end of the quarter. Include textual data and/or multimedia materials as needed. Students are expected to create an e-portfolio containing their course work, to be submitted on CD-ROM at the end of the quarter.
DISABILITY SERVICES
Students with disabilities that have been certified by the Office for Disability Services will be appropriately accommodated, and should inform the instructor as soon as possible of their needs. The Office for Disability Services is located in 150 Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue (Tel: 292.3307. TDD: 292.0901)ACADEMIC INTEGRITY (ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT)
Academic integrity is essential to maintaining an environment that fosters excellence in teaching, research, and other educational and scholarly activities. Failure to follow the rules and guidelines established in OSU's Code of Student Conduct may constitute "Academic Misconduct." OSU's Code of Student Conduct (section 3335-23-04 Prohibited conduct) defines as academic misconduct "[a]ny activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the university, or subvert the educational process." Examples of academic misconduct include (but are not limited to) plagiarism, collusion (unauthorized collaboration), copying the work of another student, possession of unauthorized materials during an examination, and submission of the same work for credit in two (or more) courses. Ignorance of the University's Code of Student Conduct is never considered an "excuse" for academic misconduct; hence, be sure to review the sections dealing with academic misconduct in the Code of Student Conduct. Be sure also to read the University's Ten Suggestions for Preserving Academic Integrity and/or the Eight Cardinal Rules of Academic Integrity (from Northwestern U.). The University's policy on academic misconduct will be enforced in accordance with Faculty Rule 3335-5-54, and all alleged cases of academic misconduct will be reported to the Office of Academic Affairs' Committee on Academic Misconduct (COAM) for resolution. Students with questions concerning the above policy or questions concerning academic misconduct are encouraged to ask the instructor any time during the quarter.
Class discussions/participation 20% Article presentations (2) 40% Final project 40% ------ 100%
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| WEEK 2 |
Negation and Other Topics in Classical Chinese Grammar |
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| Jan. 13 | Readings presentation, discussion, and other class activities Readings:
. Note: Be aware of great differences among scholars on grammatical periodization. These differences pertain to number of periods, duration of these periods, and names for these periods. |
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Grammaticalization and the BA and Passive Constructions |
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| Jan. 20 | Readings presentation, discussion, and other class activities Readings: |
| WEEK 5 |
Noun Classifiers and their Historical Development |
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| Feb. 3 | Readings presentation, discussion, and other class activities Readings: |
| WEEK 6 |
Linguistic Studies of Poetry and Classical Novels |
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| Feb. 10 | Readings presentation, discussion, and other class activities Readings: |
| WEEK 9 |
Chinese Grammar and Western Influences |
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| Mar. 3 | Readings presentation, discussion, and other class activities. Readings: |
| WEEK 10 |
Final Week Activities |
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| WEEK 11 |
Examination Week |
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| Mar. 14 | Submission of Final Project. (Prior permission required for deadline extension.) Due: Tuesday, 14 March 2006, 12:00 noon. Winter Commencement: Sunday, 19 March 2006. |
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| Weekly topics and readings will be finalized after the first week of classes. E-journal articles are available at OSU Libraries: E-Journal Titles and/or OhioLINK Electronic Journal Center (EJC). Book chapters and other additional readings will be available from Electronic Reserves at OSU Libraries under "Reserves by Course" and "Reserves by Professor"). Other readings will be made available during the quarter. |
A. Textbooks:
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Translation into Chinese: Pan Wuyun et al. (translators) (編譯潘悟雲等). 1997. Han Wen Dian (漢文典). Shanghai: Shanghai Cishu Chubanshe.
Translation into Chinese: Jiang, Shaoyu (蔣绍愚) and Xu Changhua (徐昌华), translators. 1987. Zhongguo Yu Lishi Wenfa (中国语历史文法) [Published English title: A Historical Grammar of Modern Chinese]. Beijing: Beijing Daxue Chubanshe.
Translation in Chinese: Jiang, Lansheng (江蓝生) and Bai Weiguo (白维国), translators. 1991. Hanyu Shi Tongkao (汉语史通考) [Published English title: Comprehensive Studies of the History of the Chinese Language]. Chongqing: Chongqing Chubanshe.
(more to be added)
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Ohio State University also subscribes to a number of linguistics journals with recent issues digitized
and available online in PDF and/or HTML format. To retrieve articles from these e-journals, go to:
Some sources of e-journals:
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The photo that serves as the logo on this webpage is a Han dynasty chariot with two riders. The photo is from the Chinese History
Series 04 "The First Empires" (1976), distributed by Indiana University, and produced/directed by Wan-go Weng.
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