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Chinese Language & Literature

to secondary year six) in Hong Kong, and pedagogical strategies used in the classrooms for
Chinese language teaching and assessment. Students will learn to design and conduct
teaching practicum that may help them set up the basic skills for a future career in teaching
Chinese at schools or other related jobs, such as compiling textbooks, social services, or
teaching work at educational organizations and the government.

CHI 383 Bibliography
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course familiarizes students with a basic understanding of Chinese Bibliography
through the study of its origin and historical development in different dynasties. By analysing
theories of traditional bibliography, students will establish a solid foundation for further studies
in this field.

CHI 384 Zuo Zhuan ( 左傳 )
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to introduce and analyse the Confucian canon Zuo Zhuan [The
Commentary of Zuo, 左傳 ], one of the three commentaries on Chunqiu [The Spring and
Autumn Annals, 春秋 ]. Leading the students to obtain a comprehensive concept of Zuo
Zhuan, the teaching content insists on the balance of three areas, classic, historical, and literary
studies. Introduction on related topics and literary analysis on selected texts from the book, as
training of reading and interpreting Chinese ancient texts, are the main teaching methods.

CHI 388 Chinese Science Fiction
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course introduces the history of Chinese science fiction since the 20th century.
Originated in western literature, sci-fi was introduced and recreated by Chinese literati within
the specific political context of modern China. To reflect the uniqueness and diversity of
Chinese sci-fi, the course examines the renowned creative works from a transcultural
perspective.

CHI 392 Western Literary Theory in the Twentieth Century
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course explains the major literary theories in the 20th century, from Russian
formalism, New Criticism, Structuralism to Poststructuralism, Postcolonialism and Feminism.
The appropriation of the western theories in the study of Chinese modern and contemporary
literature is also a central issue. By completing this course, the students will be able to
understand essential literary theories and help them with research methodology.

CHI 396 Chinese Industrial Attachment
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course emphasizes teaching and learning through hands-on experience of real-

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