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This unit has twofold focuses: literature and culture. The literature part is focused on reading, interpreting and understanding sample writings of original classical Chinese proses and novels, from
Yuan Qu (Popular Verse of Yuan Dynasty) to the four classical novels -
Romance of the Three Kingdoms(or "Three Kingdoms"),
Water Margin(also known as Outlaws of the Marsh),
Journey to the West, and
Dream of the Red Chamber(also known as The Story of the Stone). "Culture" - referring to history, cultural values and social tensions - is taught and discussed through reading and appreciating these classical texts in Chinese literature.
WEIGHT: 12.5%
ASSESSMENT: group presentation (10%, Chinese/English); mid-term exam (10%, Chinese/English); research essay (3,000 words in Chinese or 1,500 words in English, 40%); final exam (40%, Chinese/English)
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
Web supported - H,L Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
Video conferencing - L A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
About Flexible Study Options
INTERNATIONALISATION This unit includes specific international contexts/case studies.
This unit includes international cross-cultural issues/skills.
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