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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 3

--- Complete 2 subjects from the elective 4 60 hrs ---
group D

--- Complete 2 subjects from the elective 4 60 hrs ---
group E

CHIN3101 Modern and Contemporary Chinese 3 45 hrs ---
Literature I

This course provides a survey of modern Chinese literature from around the May Fourth
Movement (early 20th century) to the present. Through critical reading of literary texts,
students will have an in-depth understanding of the literary and aesthetical trend in
writing, social and intellectual concerns of the writers, cultural and political contexts of
the writers and their works, etc.
CHIN3102 Modern and Contemporary Chinese 3 45 hrs ---
Literature II

This course provides a survey of modern Chinese literature through critical reading of
literary texts including poetry, prose and drama by world-renowned Chinese writers.
Students will enhance their ability in literary appreciation and proficiency in the use of
standard Chinese.

ENGL3103 Advanced English I 4 60 hrs ---
This course aims to increase students' reading efficiency and effectiveness by
introducing them to readings from a wide range of areas including literature, law, the
gaming industry, science and technology. By the end of the course, students are
expected to be able to appreciate the subtleties of the English language, distinguish a
variety of writing styles, as well as write up essays on general topics.
ENGL3104 Advanced English II 4 60 hrs ---
This is a continuation of Advanced English I. The primary reading texts consists of classic

writings or selections of classic writings on a variety of topics. The course aims to
introduce students to the subtle beauty of language and benefit from the in-depth
reflections as they seeks to escape from the lexical and syntactic labyrinth set up by first-
rate writers of all times.
ENGL3108 Survey of American Literature 2 30 hrs ---
This course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of American

literature through close readings and discussions of major writers. It attempts to covers
the most representative prose and poetry writings in American literary history. Students
are required to read these literary works with a strong historical and cultural sensitivity;
meanwhile, much attention will be paid to the “literariness” that is, the theme, the
structure, the usage of symbols and images, etc. in the texts. Students will also be
encouraged to understand the texts with any literary theory in their analysis of the texts.

ENGL3109 Survey of British Literature 2 30 hrs ---
This course exposes students to selected literature from major periods and genres of
English literature from the earliest examples of literature in Britain to British writers in
the twentieth century. Genres such as prose, poetry, fiction and drama will be included.

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