110-431 Literature & Film in Contemporary China

110-163 Introductory Chinese 3B or 110-123 Chinese 2B, or 110-042 Standard Chinese 3B and/or admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in Chinese.

This is a multimedia subject, which will examine contemporary Chinese literature and film, focusing on major developments in the post-1978 era. The subject introduces students to current uses of the Chinese language through the study of contemporary film and literature. Students should enhance their reading and listening skills through experiencing colloquial and regional language use and also widen their ability to read scholarly language by perusing samples of textual and cinematic criticism.

Written work totalling 4000 words for 3rd year, 5000 words for 4th year.

Materials prepared by the Institute.