Harvard University's
Committee on the Ph.D. degree on

Inner Asian and Altaic Studies

Courses Taught By Professor Mark C. Elliott

Chinese History 118. History of Relations between China and Inner Asia II
Catalog Number: 3074
Half course (spring term). Hours to be arranged.
A continuation of Chinese 117. Examines the political, military, economic, and social aspects of the relationship between China and Inner Asia from the 13th to the 20th century.
Note: Some knowledge of Chinese is recommended but not required. Previous enrollment in Chinese History 117 is not a prerequisite.

Manchu A (formerly Manchu Aa). Elementary Manchu
Catalog Number: 8961
Half course (fall term). Tu., Th., 10–11:30. EXAM GROUP: 12, 13
Introduction to Manchu grammar with elementary readings in Manchu script.

Manchu B (formerly Manchu 103). Advanced Manchu
Catalog Number: 1625
Half course (spring term). Hours to be arranged.
Readings in a variety of historical and literary texts with emphasis on Manchu documentary sources, with and without diacritical marks.

Manchu 210. Introduction to Sources for Manchu Studies
Catalog Number: 6640
Half course (fall term). Th., 2–5. EXAM GROUP: 16, 17, 18
This course introduces a range of Manchu and Chinese texts used for research in Manchu studies. After reviewing the history and present state of Manjuristics, we will consider different source materials each week. Students will present oral reports and write a bibliographic essay on a topic of potential research interest.
Prerequisite: Ability in literary Chinese, background in Qing history. Reading ability in Manchu and/or Japanese strongly preferred but not required.

*Manchu 300. Reading and Research
Catalog Number: 8735


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