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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2018-19

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES (BA DEGREE PROGRAMME)

CHI 100 Introduction to Literary Theory
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course is designed to give students a general introduction to the changes in literary
concepts and the emergence of genres in Western and Chinese literature, and commentaries
on the foundations and theories of the different branches of literature.

CHI 103 Modern Chinese Literature
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course studies the Chinese literary revolution and the achievements of authors of
New Literature in the fields of poetry, prose, fiction and drama from 1917 to 1949. Students
are required to write critiques on the topics discussed.

CHI 110 / 225 Chinese Literary Criticism
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course guides students through the historical development of Chinese literary criti-
cism, emphasizing on the study of the masterpieces from pre-Qin period to Qing dynasty. This
will give students a basic concept of literary criticism and a general knowledge of the history of
Chinese literary criticism. Students are introduced to major works of literary criticisms in
poetry, prose and traditional cultural literature.

CHI 111 Guided Readings of the Chinese Classics
1 Term; 3 Credits
Ancient Chinese studies can be divided into two categories: Four Sections ( 四部 ) ─
including Classics, History, Philosophy, and Anthology, and Three Studies ( 三學 ) ─
Philosophy, Poetry and Prose, and Textual Criticism. The objective of this course is to train
students to acquire the ability to read ancient texts. Besides a brief introduction to Chinese
Etymology, Phonology and Semasiology, selected readings from Classics, History, Philoso-
phy, and Anthology are also provided to students for exploring ancient Chinese studies and
evoking their interests in the ancient works.

CHI 112 Shi Ji ( 史記 )
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the bibliographical study of one of China's ancient
great works – Shi Ji. After covering selected readings in the course, students will be able to
master the historiographical and literary achievements of Shi Ji. Completion of the course will
in turn deepen their understanding of ancient historiography, and enhance their reading and
writing abilities of classical Chinese.
Tutorials and class discussions will be arranged in order to strengthen students' ability of
critical thinking and analytical power.

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