This course consists of two parts. The first part introduces students to the significance of historical source materials, the classification of ancient Chinese historical materials, and the means of examining and utilizing historical source materials. The second part teaches students how to read and find historical source materials. Through case studies, students will learn how to discover and understand historical source materials and develop their capability of examining, analyzing, and using historical source materials, while also enhancing their reading ability of Chinese classics.

CILO-1: Attain proficiency in the language and genres of classical Chinese texts. CILO-2: Utilize both transmitted and excavated texts to study ancient Chinese history. CILO-3: Investigate non-textual materials as historical sources for research on ancient Chinese history.