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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2018-19

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 Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature: The Study of
Lu Xun ( 魯迅 )
1 Term; 3 Credits
Lu Xun, only an author in the modern history of literature, has a world-wide influence.
The study of Lu Xun is a profound and dynamic area in modern academic systems. This
course explores the meanings of Lu Xun from the perspective of world literature. From the
views of history, politics, culture, philosophy and literature and arts, students will be led to
understand this significant cultural giant of the 20th century from multiple angles.

CHI 470 Study of Shuowen Jiezi ( 說文解字 )
1 Term; 3 Credits
Shuowen Jiezi is a significant piece of work on the studies of explanation of words in
ancient books, etymological development, concordant rhythm, historical relics and social
systems. This course aims to provide an opportunity for students to understand Shuowen Jiezi
in depth by reading carefully the annotations of Shuowen Jiezi made by Duan Yucai ( 段玉
裁 ), to acquire the rules and explanatory ways of analysis of characters presented by Xu
Shen ( 許慎 ) in his master-piece, to familiarize with the structure of Chinese characters, to
understand the historical development of the forms, sounds, and meanings of Chinese
characters, to cultivate their abilities to identify and write characters in the style of Xiaozhuan
( 小篆 ), to apply their knowledge of Shuowen Jiezi to the studies of history, literature,
linguistics and etymology, and to enhance their abilities to study and analyse ancient
literatures and Chinese characters.

CHI 473 Studies in Cantonese
1 Term; 3 Credits
Cantonese is one of the main languages widely used in Hong Kong. The course is de-
signed to introduce students to the knowledge of Cantonese, covering four main topics:
phonetics, etymology, lexicology and grammar of Cantonese. This course will help students
understand the contrast and connection of Cantonese with Putonghua. This course will also
provide students with the knowledge of Cantonese necessary to develop their careers in
educational and cultural fields.

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