T his course, taught in Chinese, introduces students to crucial elements of cultural studies, linguistic and literary analysis for an appreciation of the Chinese language and culture. Students examine different genres of writing, demotic and scholarly texts, and select works of representative contemporary Chinese literary figures. Basic essay skills form an integral part of the course, with special attention to complex grammatical structures, various language registers (written and spoken), and sociolinguistic issues in modern Chinese.Weekly
T his course, taught in Chinese, introduces students to crucial elements of cultural studies, linguistic and literary analysis for an appreciation of the Chinese language and culture. Students examine different genres of writing, demotic and scholarly texts, and select works of representative contemporary Chinese literary figures. Basic essay skills form an integral part of the course, with special attention to complex grammatical structures, various language registers (written and spoken), and sociolinguistic issues in modern Chinese.Weekly
