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For native speakers of Chinese
Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)

YEAR 1

--- Complete subjects on elective group 2 30 hrs ---
A to obtain 2 credits
CHIN1117 Modern Chinese Literature 3 45 hrs ---
Comments on Literary Reform written by Hu Shi and published in Issue No. 5, Volume 2
of the magazine New Youth in January, 1917 marked the beginning of modern Chinese
literature, and the First Congress of Chinese Writers and Artists held in Beijing in July,
1949 symbolized the end of modern Chinese literature. This course focuses on "thirty
years of modern Chinese literature" and aims to familiarize students with the unique
characteristics of modern Chinese literature, the role it has played to promote the
exchange between Chinese literature and the world literature, and the excellent writers
during this period and their masterpieces.
CHIN1118 Contemporary Chinese Literature 3 45 hrs ---
Contemporary Chinese literature is the literature developed against the backdrop of the
social and cultural reforms in contemporary China. It is a continuation and further
development of ancient, early modern and particularly late modern Chinese literature.
The First Congress of Chinese Writers and Artists held in Beijing in 1949 symbolized the
beginning of contemporary Chinese literature and up to now, it has a history of nearly
70 years. This course briefly outlines the evolutional traces, literary trends and schools,
and the general situation of creation of novels, poetry, essays and modern drama in
mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao in the past 70 years. Particular emphasis
is laid upon the important writers and their classic masterpieces that have contributed
to Chinese literature and the world literature.
CHIN1121 Modern Chinese I 3 45 hrs ---

This course consists of two parts: explanations of linguistic theories and analyses of
concrete linguistic aspects. With linguistic theories explained, particular emphasis is laid
upon analyzing the basic characteristics of the Chinese language from the aspects of
pronunciation, character, vocabulary and grammar. Students are expected to enhance
their ability of using modern Chinese and strengthen their understanding of linguistic
theories.

CHIN1122 Modern Chinese II 3 45 hrs CHIN1121
This course is a continuation of Modern Chinese I. It continues to teach the basic

theories and knowledge about Chinese vocabulary and modern Chinese grammar to
further enhance the students' theoretical level and actual ability to use Chinese. They
are expected to enhance their ability of using modern Chinese and strengthen their
understanding of linguistic theories through extensive language training.
EDUC1100 Introduction to Education Studies 3 45 hrs ---
This course mainly teaches various aspects of educational theories, such as connotation,

courses, teaching, review, coaching and class management, teacher training, educational
administration, and school systems and educational studies. It familiarizes students with
the basic system of educational theories, deepens their understanding of the basic
concepts and principles of educational studies, and strives to increase their interest in
educational theories and practices. This course provides the students with theories
needed for their future educational practices.

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