Introduction to Sources for Manchu Studies
MANCHU 210A
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Description
This course introduces a range of Manchu-, Chinese-, and Western-language materials used for research in Manchu studies, both pre- and post-conquest periods. The goal is to become familiar with the types of sources available for research in Manchu studies, in particular those available in the Harvard-Yenching library, in order to produce a seminar paper on a subject of individual interest. Reading ability in Manchu and literary Chinese is required.
Recommended Prep
Ability in literary Chinese and Manchu, background in Qing history. Reading ability in Japanese strongly preferred but not required.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
East Asian Langs & Civ
Course Component
Lecture
Subject
Manchu
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
None
Course Level
Primarily for Graduate Students
