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condition through creative writing.

CHI 498 Study of Literature and Geography in the Tang and Song Dynasties
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to explore the interaction between the environment and literature in
Tang and Song dynasties. By introducing the geographical distribution of writers, reception and
expansion of the literary works, and the landscape and regions of literature, students will
understand how the interactions between literature and the environment affect the occurrence,
the geographical distribution, and differences of literary phenomena. It is designed to enhance
students’ academic and applied skills to study Chinese literature from the perspective of literary
geography.

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES (SERVICE COURSES)

CHI 101-2 First Year Chinese
2 Terms; 8 Credits
This course has two components: 1) the study of selected Chinese readings and 2) the
training of Chinese writing skills.
The first component of the course is designed to provide students with a general
understanding of Chinese culture through the study of various styles of Chinese writing in
different dynasties from ancient to modern times, such as essay, biography, prose, narrative,
poetry and well-known readings of Chinese sages. It is also integrated with contemporary
society, conducted in multi-angle, inspiring teaching methods.
The second component aims to foster students' understanding of and enthusiasm for the
essential elements of creative writing through practice in various themes and styles of language
usage and practical Chinese writing so as to enhance students' power of expression and writing
skills.

CHI 101A-2A First Year Chinese (Alternate Scheme)
2 Terms; 8 Credits
The alternate scheme of First Year Chinese I & II is designed specifically for Non-Chinese
Speaking students. The course aims, difficulty and assessments have been modified according
to the Chinese Language Curriculum Second Language Learning Framework (NLF) proposed
by EDB. The course materials are chosen to help to improve the Chinese language ability of
NCS students.
CHI101A First Year Chinese I (Alternate Scheme) aims at enhancing students’ basic
ability in reading, writing and speaking Chinese. The reading materials are short articles
selected from contemporary Hong Kong writers and newspaper articles. The topics are related
to local daily life in order to help students understanding Chinese through familiar experience.
It also provides fundamental Chinese grammar and writing skills training, so that students can

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