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CHNS2004: Introduction to Chinese Literature

2024 unit information

This unit will provide a survey of Chinese literature in cultural context from its earliest beginnings to the present day, including poetry, literary prose, drama, and fiction. All readings will be in English translation, with the additional option of consulting the original Chinese.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Chinese Studies

Code CHNS2004
Academic unit Chinese Studies
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Chinese Studies or 12 credit points at 1000 level in Asian Studies or 12 credit points at 1000 level in ICLS or CHNS1601
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. discuss the development of Chinese literary genres and traditions
  • LO2. analyse a work of literature in cultural and historical context and present the results of the analysis
  • LO3. collaborate with others in researching major themes of Chinese literature
  • LO4. carry out and present an independent project requiring literary analysis.

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 1 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 1 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2022
Normal day Remote
Semester 1 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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