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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2021-22

world practices in an authentic workplace. It combines engagement in the daily operation of
commercial or social enterprise with reflection to connect what students have experienced in
the workplace with knowledge they learnt from classes. The course aims to maximize learning
opportunities for students: 1) to weld knowledge with reflective practice in relation to the
formation of entrepreneurship; 2) to develop the capabilities and attributes that enable them to
be successful in an ever changing economic environment; 3) to acquire the characteristics,
attributes and practical skills that foster them to make effective contribution to the economy
and society; and 4) to become an enterprising individual who has the self-reliant determination
to succeed in different contexts and throughout life.

CHI 401-2 Graduation Thesis
2 Terms; 6 Credits
Students shall write a thesis on a specific topic under the supervision of an instructor in
the final year. Emphasis will be laid on the methodology and format of thesis writing. The
purpose of this course is to integrate what they have learned over the previous 3 academic
years and to lay a solid foundation for their future engagement in academic research.

CHI 450 Songs of Yuan Dynasty
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course introduces the historical background, the basic ideas, literary artistry and the
development of Yuan Qu ( 元曲 ) through lectures, analyses and discussions. Representative
works of major authors will be selected for in-depth study. Upon completion of the course,
students will acquire the skills in writing academic thesis through the training in class and term
paper writing.

CHI 452 Su Shi and Xin Qiji’s Ci
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to study Su Shi ( 蘇軾 ) and Xin Qiji’s ( 辛棄疾 ) song lyrics ( Ci ). Su
Shi is knowledgeable and great at every genres of literary works. He makes the vulgar taste of
song lyrics become more elegant, transplants the features of poems into song lyrics and reform
the tender style to be heroic and unrestrained. Xin Qiji’s song lyrics are plentiful in contents
and aesthetic features. He transplants the features of prose and makes the style of lyrics more
diversified. Su’s detached mind and Xin’s sense of humour are inspirational for consolation in
life.

CHI 455 Selected Readings of Fu ( 賦 )
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course gives students a general understanding of the evolution and various styles of
Fu in different historic periods by familiarizing students with the origin, development and literary
artistry of Fu so as to lay the foundation for their further study of different types of writing.

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