Modern China in Literature and Film (VS1) (U04088)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LLC-1-LLC

The course will examine the representation of modern China in both literature and film from the cultural renaissance of the 1910s and 1920s, through the upheavals of the Sino-Japanese War. Topics covered will include the emancipation of women, youth and age, sex and love, literature and dissent, literature and power. The course will stress the close ties that have existed between the worlds of literary and cinematic creativity throughout this period.

Entry Requirements

? This course is only available to part year visiting students.

? This course is a variant of the following course : U03825

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Asian Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	15:00	15:50	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	15:00	15:50	Central
Tutorial	Thursday	15:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course aims to develop insights into one of the world's major civilisations in its modern transformations; to develop an understanding of 20th China through two of its chief modes of expression. The course aims to develop the communicative skills of writing and discussion.