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Chinese Language & Literature

CHI 254 Chinese Classical Novel
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course provides students with a general understanding of the development of
Chinese classical novels from pre-Qin to Qing dynasties. Students are required to read a wide
range of representative Chinese classical novels. Special attention will be given to critical
appreciation of Chinese classical novels. Students will learn to analyse their styles,
characteristics, literary skills, and importance in the development of Chinese fiction.

CHI 258 Selected Readings in Prose of Ming and Qing Dynasties
1 Term; 3 Credits
The prose of the Ming and Qing dynasties is the end phase in the development of Chinese
classical prose, and the attainment of the short essays is particularly prominent. This course
aims to describe the position and expound on the value of Ming and Qing prose in the history
of Chinese prose. In addition, the course aims to strengthen students' appreciative and
analytical abilities to distinguish the genres and writing skills of ancient prose after reading and
analysing the selected pieces of Ming and Qing representative writers.

CHI 273 General Linguistics
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to introduce the concepts of general linguistics to students. The study
of fundamental theories and structural rules of Chinese will equip students with the ability of
analysis while learning the language.

CHI 284 The Study of Lun Yu and Mencius
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide students with a systematic and in-depth understanding of
Confucius and Mencius, including their historical backgrounds, lives, and the moral and political
thoughts through reading of the original texts, classroom explanations, analysis, and
discussions. Students would learn to understand why the pre-Qin period was the core of
Chinese culture, as well as the value and significance of Confucianism in the contemporary
society. Moreover, through the writing of papers and group reports, the students' independent
thinking, problem analysis, and research ability will be enhanced, and a solid foundation will be
laid for the further discussion of the thoughts of Confucius and Mencius.

CHI 285 Modern and Contemporary Chinese Prose
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course studies important prose writers and their works of Chinese literature in the
20th century. It aims at an in-depth analysis of selected works from the May-fourth generation
to contemporary Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China, while also discusses key topics
regarding the study of Modern Chinese Prose, such as its origins and development, various
styles of prose, and analysis frameworks for prose.

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