Hong Kong Shue Yan University

Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Chinese Language and Literature 2008-09

Mode :	Full-Time
Normal Durarion :	4 Years
Credits Required for Award :	124
Head of Department :	Professor Sun Jing
Tuition fee :	HK$49,000
Application date :	30/6/2008 - 19/7/2008

Special Features
Aims and Objective
Minimum Entry Requirements
Programme Structure
Career Prospects
Procedures for Application

Special Features

1.

Breadth and Depth : This programme includes liberal courses, covering a wide scope of knowledge. On top of foundation courses, students need to study classical great works in order to extend their knowledge in more depth and to grasp a profusion of professional expertise.

2.

Theory and Creative Practice : The programme involves theoretical studies as well as appreciation and creative writing of verse, poetry and prose. In addition to studies of verse, poetry, ancient prose and Pianwen, students are required to work on regular assignments on which continuous assessment is based, recognizing the importance of both theory and creative practice.

3.

Acquaintance with Knowledge of the Past and the Present : While emphasis is placed on traditional academic studies, modern and contemporary literature is also explored.

4..

Two Written Languages; Three Spoken Languages: Although the main focus of the programme is Chinese Language, English Language is also taught. Moreover, the programme emphasizes both Putonghua and Cantonese pronunciations.

Aims and Objectives

This programme focuses on studies of Chinese Literature, while providing guidance in thinking and training in language skills, as well as developing the capability of self-learning. On completion of the programme, students will have a deeper understanding of Chinese Classical and Modern Literature, a more solid grounding in Chinese Language, and the ability to apply what they have learned to teaching of Chinese, editorial and copywriting work in public and private organizations, and graduate studies.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants* must:

1.

have passed the HKCEE with at least six E grade subjects or above, including Chinese and
English; and
have passed Chinese Language and Culture and Use of English in the Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary Level ('AS' Level) Examination, plus passing at least one Advanced Level ('A' Level) subject in Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination in one sitting or equivalent;

2.

Associate Degree Holders; or

3.

have attained equivalent education standards from overseas countries.

*

All candidates for admission will be interviewed as part of the selection process.

Programme Structure

‧ Introduction to Chinese and Western Literature
‧ Guided Readings of the Chinese Classics
‧ History of Chinese Literature
‧ Modern Chinese Language and its Applications
‧ Chinese Poetry I & II
‧ Chinese Etymology
‧ Lun Yu
‧ Meng Zi
‧ Applications of Chinese Reference Tools
‧ Literary Appreciation and Creative Writing
‧ Essays of the Tang and Song Dynasties
‧ Modern Chinese Poetry
‧ General Linguistics
‧ Classical Chinese Novels
‧ Zuo Zhuan
‧ Chinese Lexicology
‧ Modern Chinese Literature
‧ Shi Ji
‧ Chinese Phonology
‧ Selected Readings in Chinese Ci

‧ Shi Jing
‧ Chinese Literary Criticism
‧ Contemporary Chinese Literature
‧ Study of Pre-Qin Philosophers
‧ Study of the Wenxin diaolong
‧ Chu Ci
‧ Bibliography
‧ Elementary Pianwen
‧ Advanced Pianwen
‧ Selected Writers in Classical Poetry
‧ Modern Chinese Prose
‧ Songs of the Yuan Dynasty
‧ History of the Later Han Dynasty
‧ Records of the Three Kingdoms
‧ Chinese Semasiology
‧ Modern Chinese Grammar
‧ Selected Readings of Chinese Fu
‧ Modern Chinese Fiction
‧ Modern Chinese Drama
‧ Critical Study of Contemporary Chinese Writers

Career Prospects

Graduates from this degree programme may

1.

work as teachers / teaching assistants in secondary and primary schools;

2.

work as editors / reporters for newspapers, magazines or textbooks;

3.

seek employment as research assistants in universities;

4.

seek employment in libraries and bookstores;

5.

pursue further studies. They may apply for admission to master’s degree programmes offered by universities in the PRC, including the Master of Classical Chinese Literature jointly offered by Peking University and Shue Yan University here in Hong Kong.