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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2023-24

CHI 492 Modern and Contemporary Chinese Women’s Literature
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course studies multiple important Chinese women writers throughout the twentieth
century. It begins with Late Qing and May Fourth women writers and goes all the way to
contemporary Hong Kong and Taiwan women writers. It comprises the historical context of
Chinese women rights social movements, feminism theory and close reading of the
representative works in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Women’s Literature.

CHI 496 Taiwan Literature
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course introduces the history and representative works of Taiwan Literature. In
particular, this course probes significant social issues such as ethnic groups, class and gender
in different historical contexts. Besides, students are required to read the related literary works
to deepen their understanding of how Taiwanese writers reflect upon their history and social
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.

IDP 401 Digital Technology in Teaching
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course is designed to equip students with comprehensive skills and hands-on
experience in identifying, selecting, and implementing appropriate digital technologies and
resources in teaching different subjects at various levels. It starts with the basic concepts and
background of educational technology and introduces cutting-edge digital technologies that are
currently or are about to be employed in teaching. The course also covers Open Educational
Practices and Resources as well as implications and future trends of technology-enhanced
teaching and learning in the global and local contexts.

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