Course Code: CHS202

Synopsis

CHS202 examines the general situation and important works of writers in the field of Chinese literature from 1917 to 2000, highlighting the literary trends of thought, literary movements and literary creation. Students will attain a general and overall understanding of the development process and basic characteristics of Chinese literature in the 20th century; recognise and evaluate the works of important writers in various periods from the perspective of history and aesthetics; comprehensively and in-depth analysis of the general situation of important writers’ literary works and their ideology and status in literary history. This instalment covers the following topics: new poems, prose and drama.
Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

  • Introduction 导论
  • New Poems (3) 新诗(三)
  • New Poems (4) 新诗(四)
  • Prose (1) 散文(一)
  • Prose (2) 散文(二)
  • Prose (3) 散文(三)
  • Prose (4) 散文(四)
  • Drama (1) 戏剧(一)
  • Drama (2) 戏剧(二)
  • Drama (3) 戏剧(三)
  • Drama (4) 戏剧(四)
  • Conclusion 总结

Learning Outcome

  • 描述20 世纪中国文学的文学现象
  • 检视20世纪中国文学中各种文学思潮和文学流派的历史意义
  • 讨论20 世纪中国文学的特点和风格的形成过程
  • 分析 20 世纪中国文学的特点
  • 说明重要作家的写作概况及其在文学史上的地位
  • 演示对重要作品的思想和艺术特点进行全面深入分析和评价的能力