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Chinese Language & Literature

CHI 350 Chu Ci ( 楚辭 )
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims at enhancing students' understanding of the basic ideas and thoughts,
themes and literary artistry and the authors of Chu Ci. Besides, in the course of term paper
writing, students will further establish their independent thinking, ability of analysis and writing
which will lay a solid foundation for their further study of Chu Ci.

CHI 353 Appreciation and Creative Writing of Classical Literature
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course covers outline studies of literary creation, theories of criticism, techniques in
writing; and studies of selected authors and their significance with a view to leading students
through progressive understanding of the processes involved in literary appreciation and
writing. Students' efforts at literary creation are to be presented for comparison of quality and
accuracy under the lecturer’s guidance. The best selections from classical works of different
genres such as prose, drama, and poetry are extracted and discussed for illustrating important
points in the art of writing.

CHI 354 Criticism of Classical Novel and Drama
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to introduce the important theories of classical novels and dramas and
differentiate the characteristics and disciplines of their developments. The course would
expound on the features of major theories with society, culture, and academic thoughts.
Students will be strengthening their appreciative and analytical abilities to examine the novels
and dramas by the related theories.

CHI 356 Special Topics in Chinese Linguistics
1 Term; 3 Credits
This elective course aims to introduce important topics, trends, and approaches in the
field of Chinese linguistics. It includes modern linguistics works, samples of Chinese language
studies, and analytic tools for Chinese corpus as the key learning areas to achieve the course
goals. It helps students apply linguistics theories and methods to studying Chinese language
and increases their awareness of critical thinking in learning. The course will equip students
with digital skills for analysing Chinese language and develop students’ ability for planning and
conducting small-scale research projects independently in the future.

CHI 358 Dream of the Red Mansions
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course introduces and promotes students’ understanding and appreciation of the
prestigious ancient Chinese fiction, Dream of the Red Mansions ( 紅樓夢 ). Students will be
guided to analyse the original work in-depth and increase their knowledge about this work
through relevant video materials and class discussions. Students will also have the opportunity

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