110-431 Literature & Film in Contemporary China

Students who are eligible to enrol in or have completed the following subjects are not permitted to enrol in this subject: 110-180 Standard Chinese 1A, 110-182 Standard Chinese 1B, 110-121 Standard Chinese 2A and 110-123 Standard Chinese 2B.

110-163 Introductory Chinese 3B or 110-040 Chinese 2B or equivalent as determined by the coordinator 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.

• acquire public speaking skills through tutorial and seminar discussion and class presentations;

• acquire written communication skills through essay writing and seminar discussion;

• acquire time management and planning skills through managing and organising workloads for recommended reading, essay and assignment completion;

• show attention to detail through essay preparation and writing.

Two essays of 500 words each, 20% (due mid-semester and at the end of semester), an essay of 1000 words for 3rd year and 2000 words for 4th year 30% (due during the examination period) and continuous class work totalling 2000 words 50%.

Materials supplied by the Institute.