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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Language and Literature
中國語言文學文學士（榮譽）

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Award Title:
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Language and Literature
中國語言文學文學士（榮譽）

Number of units required for Major: 60

Number of units required for the Award: 128


Programme Description

The objectives of the BA (Hons) in Chinese Language and Literature Programme are:
  • To provide students with an all-round syllabus in Chinese studies, with a balanced emphasis on language, literature and intellectual thought; and
  • To cultivate students' ability in literary creation, teaching and other related cultural work.
This emphasis is important as many graduates of the programme enter the profession of teaching, while others join cultural fields such as mass media and translation. For those who pursue a higher degree in graduate study or those who engage professionally or amateurishly in literary creation, the above foundation is equally important.

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Curriculum Structure:

Major 60 units
      Major Required Courses 30 units
      Major Elective Courses 24 units
      Honours Project 6 units
General Education 38 units
Electives 30 units
Total: 128 units

Major Required Courses 36 units
Introduction to Literature 3 units
Modern Chinese Grammar 3 units
Chinese Etymology 3 units
Study Skills & Research Methodology 3 units
Classical Chinese 3 units
Chinese Phonology 3 units
Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature (1917-present) 3 units
History of Classical Chinese Literature (Pre-Qin to the Five Dynasties) 3 units
History of Classical Chinese Literature (Song to Qing Dynasties) 3 units
Literary Criticism 3 units
Honours Project (Research Paper/Creative Writing) 6 units
 
Major Elective Courses (subject to the final approval by the University Authority) 24 units
Students must take a total of eight Major Elective Courses, which include: at least three courses (9 units) from Group A, at least two (6 units) from Group C, at least one (3 units) from Group B and one (3 units) from Group D.
 
Group A  
Zhuang Zi 3 units
Lun Yu 3 units
Selected Readings from Traditional Chinese Thinkers (Zi) 3 units
Selected Readings from Classical Confucian Works 3 units
Chinese Classics-Intensive Readings and Reflection 3 units
Chinese Classics and Culture 3 units
Integrated Study of Chinese Culture 3 units
Modern Views on Traditional Chinese Culture 3 units
Chinese Thought and Literature 3 units
Chinese Bibliography 3 units
#Selected Works of Western Literature in Chinese Translations 3 units
 
Group B  
Selected Masterpieces in Chinese Linguistics 3 units
Practical Chinese Grammar 3 units
Chinese Rhetoric 3 units
Chinese Semantics 3 units
Special Topics in Chinese Language 3 units
Chinese Language and Culture 3 units
 
Group C  
Shi Jing 3 units
Chu Ci 3 units
Selected Readings in Chinese Historical Writings 3 units
Selected Readings in Classical Chinese Prose 3 units
Classical Chinese Fiction 3 units
Selected Readings in Classical Chinese Poetry 3 units
Classical Chinese Drama 3 units
Selected Chinese Lyrics and Songs 3 units
Special Topics in Classical Chinese Fiction and Drama 3 units
Special Topics in Classical Chinese Literature 3 units
#Special Topics in the History of Chinese Literature 3 units
Studies in Selected Chinese Poets and/or Lyricists 3 units
Chinese Biographic Literature 3 units
Wen Xin Diao Long 3 units
#Special Topics in Chinese Critical Theory 3 units
#Selected Works of Western Literature in Chinese Translations 3 units
 
Group D  
Modern Chinese Fiction Writing 3 units
Modern Chinese Prose Writing 3 units
Single Chinese Author Forum (Modern or Contemporary Writer) 3 units
Special Topics in Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature 3 units
Cross-cultural Dialogue: Hong Kong Literature and the World 3 units
Creative Writing in Chinese 3 units
#Special Topics in Chinese Critical Theory 3 units
#Special Topics in the History of Chinese Literature 3 units
 
Group E  
Art of Kunqu 3 units
Rhymed Chinese Literature Writing 3 units
Appreciation of Chinese Literature 3 units
Business and Advertisement Writing 3 units
Love and Eros in the World of Chinese Literature 3 units
Modern Chinese Literature and Christian Culture 3 units
Special Topics in Chinese Arts and Chinese Literature 3 units
Introduction to the Study of Hong Kong Popular Chinese Lyrics 3 units
Chinese Literary Masterpieces and Arts 3 units
Chinese Literature and Natural Ecology 3 units
Chinese Literature and Pop Culture 3 units
Modern/Contemporary Chinese Literature and Visual Arts 3 units

#Categorization of the course is according to its taught content.

Note: The above information is subject to confirmation.

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