Undergraduate Course: Chinese Literature 4A (pre-modern) (ASST10106)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | What roles did literature play in premodern Chinese society? What are the keys to analysing Chinese poetry and narratives? This course offers an in-depth exploration of the significant genres and literary works from medieval to late imperial China. Students will be guided in translating, interpreting, and analysing classical Chinese poetry and short stories. Through this course, students will acquire a deeper understanding of how the cultural, biographical, and historical contexts shaped these works. |
| Course description |
The course explores a wide range of themes, extending beyond traditional topics and recognised masterpieces by notable authors to also embrace works that have been historically marginalised. This includes the writings of women, expressions from non-human perspectives, intersections of literature with material culture, and more. Designed as an interactive seminar, the course invites active engagement from students, who are expected to read both primary and secondary materials and contribute to discussions in every session.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Visiting students should usually have at least 3 years of Chinese language training, including a knowledge of Classical Chinese, for entry to this course. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
172 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
- Class participation and engagement (25%): based on one presentation, participation in class discussions and activities
- One essay (75%): 2500-3000 words |
| Feedback |
Formative feedback exercise. Students will have the opportunity to submit translations and practice commentaries of key texts. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Develop an understanding of the philosophical underpinning of the major genres of literature produced in pre-modern China.
- Acquire a familiarisation with core literary texts within these genres.
- Develop reading skills in classical and early vernacular Chinese language at an advanced level.
- Acquire an understanding of critical analytical thinking
- Develop skills in the written and oral presentation of ideas.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Special Arrangements |
Visiting students should usually have at least 3 years of Chinese language training, including a knowledge of Classical Chinese, for entry to this course. |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
University of Edinburgh students: Satisfactory completion of Chinese 3 Year Abroad including Chinese Literature 3 and Special Subject assignments |
| Keywords | AS Chin Lit 4A |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Yuqing Liu
Tel:
Email: yuqing.liu@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Lina Gordyshevskaya
Tel:
Email: pgordysh@ed.ac.uk |
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