2025 Fall
CHINESE 7A 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to Premodern Chinese Literature and Culture
Paula M Varsano
Aug 27, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
Mo, We, Fr
12:00 pm - 12:59 pm
Social Sciences Building 166
Class #:21215
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
East Asian Languages and Cultures
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
59
Enrolled: 1
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 60
Waitlist Max: 15
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
8 hours of outside work hours per week, 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.
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Course Catalog Description
The first in a two-semester sequence, introducing students to Chinese literature in translation. In addition to literary sources, a wide range of philosophical and historical texts will be covered, as well as aspects of visual and material culture. 7A covers early China through late medieval China, up to and including the Yuan Dynasty (14th century); the course will also focus on the development of sound writing.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Arts & Literature, L&S Breadth
Meets Historical Studies, L&S Breadth
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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