Seminar Course: Introduction to the Twenty-Four Solar Terms

This seminar course offers a year-long introduction to the Twenty-Four Solar Terms (二十四节气), a traditional Chinese system for understanding seasonal change based on precise astronomical observation. The course is organized into biweekly modules. Each module focuses on one solar term and examines its historical origins, cosmological foundations, and cultural significance.

Access is open to everyone. Your participation and contribution are encouraged. For more information about the course, please check out the syllabus.

Announcement

Module 1: Beginning of Spring starts on 4th February 2026.

This is the first module for the year-long course. Full module content is accessible here. Zoom lecture will be held on Saturday 7th February 2026, 13:00-14:00 GMT (link here).

For full course schedule, please see calendar.