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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China course by edX is part of an XSeries Program focused on the exploration of China’s history. This course enables candidates to see China’s awakening in the 19th century through the 21st-century intellect. It gives information about China’s history, neo-Confucianism, the imperial period, and the exam system government. 

The course also lets the participants explore the 8th and 11th-century resources available in China along with urbanization & the state atrocities, China’s reconfiguration of vigor. Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China focus on imparting information relating to the rich culture and prized moral autonomy of the Chinese. It teaches what changes Tang-Sang brought to China and how a new kind of Confucianism took place.

Hence, this course allows candidates to gain an alternative and exciting worldview and global awareness. It teaches how the key to knowing China today is by unlocking ancient China. There are 2 tracks for this course when opting for enrollment. One is Verified Track which offers unlimited access. The other is Audit Track, the price of which is free but this self-paced version is only accessible for a limited period.

The Highlights

  • 1 to 3 hours of endeavor per week 
  • Course duration is 15 weeks
  • An independent study course
  • Harvard University instructors 
  • Verified certificate from edX
  • Digital learning

Programme Offerings

  • Experienced Mentorship
  • Video Transcripts- English and Chinese
  • 100% e-learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 12442yesHarvard University, Cambridge




Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

In order to avail of a certificate, candidates need to successfully complete the learning of the course and pay the fees of Rs.7304/- for certification of the same.

What you will learn

Knowledge of history

Once the applied candidates have completed the course learning of Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China provided by edX, they will learn about a number of different concepts. Some of them are as mentioned below:

  • The core concepts and techniques of how to cut in on the history of the socio-political, cultural, philosophical history of China over various historical periods.
  • The Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China course provided by edX will also help the participants figure out their unique style and take on dealing with China’s history.
  • After a period of careful evaluation, candidates will gain a different and unique appreciation for the cultural, literary, economic, intellectual and political reserves of China.
  • edX’s  Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China course will give the candidates an opportunity to put forth their ideas and thinking more truthfully and with confidence.
  • Apart from developing critical thinking capabilities, participants will learn to analyze and study the sources of gaining knowledge about China’s history whether they are secondary or primary.
  • Candidates shall also learn about the shift in social and political upper class brings togetherness in the communities of China and building a global territory.
  • Candidates must also learn about the Tang-Song shift and associated changes that it brought and how moral freedom was levered by people.

Who it is for

The Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China course are suitable for the following:

  • Students having an inclination towards learning history about China and students wanting to gain a global perspective can apply for the Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China course.
  • Even professionals or other people who are not Chinese can apply for this course to gain knowledge and skills.

Admission Details

The candidates can complete the admission procedure for the Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China by edX by the following the simple steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Click on enroll now option and tick the box below it to learn about other offerings related to the course. The link for the course tab is as mentioned below: https://www.edx.org/course/literati-china-examinations-neo-confucianism-and-l

Step 2: Creating an account with edX by entering their basic details is mandatory.

Step 3: While signing up candidates can also sign up by mentioning their organization or school name.

Step 4: After successful creation of the account, they have to sign in again on the edX website under the tab of Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China course and click on enroll option again for successful registration. 

Step 5: After registering for free, candidates can also click on the pursue The Verified Track option to get a verified certificate for the course.

Step 6: Candidates can enter their bank account details and make an online payment in order to avail a certificate for the course.

The Syllabus

Instructors

Harvard University, Cambridge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What does the course include?

The course includes studies about ancient China, learning about its history and later imperial China.

2: Any prerequisite skills required for the course?

The course does not have any prerequisites currently as they are not mentioned on the edX website under this course tab.

3: What is the duration of the course?

The Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China course time span is a total of 15 weeks, 1 to 3 hours per week.

4: How is the social media presence of edX in case the candidates need to check it out?

The candidates can share this course information with anyone on their social media handles namely: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Gmail.

5: What are other associated programs with this course?

The participants can also apply for the course named History of China: Bronze Age to the Last Dynasties from the XSeries.

6: Can the candidates know who the instructors of the course are?

Harvard University instructors will be teaching the candidates this course. Charles H. Carswell Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations and T.M. Chang Professor of China Studies will be the professors.

7: How can candidates enroll for the course of Literati China: Examinations, Neo-Confucianism, and Later Imperial China?

Candidates can click on enroll now an option in the red rectangle and sign up on the edX website to enroll for the course for free.

8: Is the certificate for the course sharable?

Yes, absolutely. This certificate once obtained can be shared very easily with different employers and on a different job, sites to gain employment and also to increase job prospects.

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