Faculty of Arts
Chinese
JUPAS No. JS7101
Year of Entry First Year Entry or Senior Year Entry
Funding Type UGC-funded
For Senior Year Entry, the programme offered is the "Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese (Creative Writing Concentration)".
Features: Chinese Language & Literature/Creative Writing/Digital Literature
From classics to professional writing
Offering a range of subjects from literature to professional writing, the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese is a four-year programme that provides opportunities for students to learn, understand, and appreciate Chinese literature and the Chinese language. The programme helps students develop their literary tastes and critical thinking skills while broadening their horizons. The programme places a particular focus on enhancing students' Chinese language proficiency, developing their research abilities, and honing their media writing skills.
Senior Year admittees will puruse the two-year programme with the “Creative Writing Concentration”, where emphsis is put on improving students' Chinese writing skills, analysing skills, as well as appreciation for Chinese literature.
Wide array of flexible course options
We offer a wide range of elective courses grouped under different categories: Classical Chinese Literature, Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature, Chinese Language, and Chinese Writing — including electives on Creative Writing in Chinese, News Writing, and Media Writing, which are examples of practical and career-oriented course options.
Colourful campus life
As the leading liberal arts university in Hong Kong, Lingnan offers whole-person education on a well-equipped campus. This environment not only facilitates academic study but also encourages learning through the exploration of ideas and perspectives with peers, teachers, and the wider public.
Students engage in a wide range of activities, talks, conferences, art and literature events, as well as internships and exchange programmes organised by the Faculty of Arts and the Department of Chinese.
Ready for new challenges
With a sound knowledge of the Chinese language and writing skills, as well as the ability to analyse and appreciate Chinese literature, graduates pursue promising careers in a diverse array of fields including education, communications, media and creative industries, public administration, marketing, the arts, and more.
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