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Chinese Language & Literature

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.

CHI 460 Hong Kong Literature
1 Term; 3 Credits
The aim of this course is to introduce the development of Hong Kong Literature. This
course is topic-based and includes significant works by different writers. It also investigates the
relationship between literary works and history, society, and culture. The course explores the
position of Hong Kong literature within the history of modern and contemporary literature.

CHI 463 The Study of Lu Xun
1 Term; 3 Credits
The study of Lu Xun ( 魯迅 ) has long been the most crucial topic in modern Chinese
literature. This course comprehensively introduces the creative works of Lu Xun and the
critique of his works. Through the critical reading of the commentary written by previous
researchers, this course further explores the complexity of Lu Xun’s creative works from the
perspective of history, politics, culture, philosophy, arts and world literature.

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