Taught entirely in Chinese in the Australian context, this course trains students in critical analysis and discussion of Chinese literature; classical, modern and contemporary. Through textual analysis this course will explore the Chinese literary tradition from an interdisciplinary perspective, using texts such as Hong Lou Meng (The Story of the Stone, or the Dream of the Red Chamber), Lu Xun and Mo Yan. The goal of the course is to engage with literary texts and critical commentaries to develop independent research and academic writing skills. This course demonstrates a commitment to research-led teaching that emphasises global citizenship, multiculturalism and the importance of multilingual academic inquiry.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Discuss and present on topics of Chinese literature
- Analyse themes in the materials under study and offer critical written responses
- Make critical use of concepts and analytic tools from literary studies to develop, review, and synthesise knowledge about Chinese literature
- Demonstrate an understanding of the differences between Chinese and Western literature and society
Indicative Assessment
- Oral Presentation (20%) (Learning Outcomes 1,2,3) (20) [LO null]
- Written Exam (30%) (L O 1,2,3) (30) [LO null]
- Final Essay (40%)(L O 1,2,3,4) (40) [LO null]
- Quizzes (10%)(L O 1,2,3,4) (10) [LO null]
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Workload
The workload for this course comprises three contact hours per week. It demands an average of four hours of tutorial preparation, including assigned readings, and review of lectures. The total workload for the course is 130 hours including independent study. This course may be offered online or in person depending on the convenor’s availability.Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
To be advised
Assumed Knowledge
Students must be able to read, write, and speak in modern standard Chinese (Mandarin) to succeed in this course.Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $3120 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $4800 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9416 | 27 Jul 2020 | 03 Aug 2020 | 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Oct 2020 | In Person | View |