Department of Chinese

Global Chinese Studies

Aims

The new concentration shares the aims of its parent MAC programme with emphasis on global features. It aims to equip students with a deeper knowledge of Chinese literature and culture, more broadly defined, in the context of global literary studies. It provides the students with solid training in Chinese literary research with a focus on sinological approaches. The new concentration introduces students to a wide range of theoretical, literary, filmic and cultural texts of Chinese literature from the perspective of international Chinese studies. It enhances professional development for those engaging in education, media, publishing and other new industries in the age of globalisation and technological advancement.

 

 

Intended Learning Outcomes

  1. Critically identify historical developments and trends in global Chinese studies, demonstrating an understanding of their significance in contemporary contexts;
  2. Appraise Chinese literature in different geographical and historical context from the perspective of global Chinese studies;
  3. Apply relevant methodologies from global Chinese studies to the analysis of literary works and demonstrate the ability to synthesise diverse theoretical perspectives; and
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in interdisciplinary studies, cross-cultural communication, and global engagement, articulating the importance of these skills in addressing contemporary issues related to Chinese studies.

 

Features

  1. Courses mainly taught by our professors, with renowned local and overseas scholars and writers as guest speakers
  2. Focus on training in Global Chinese Studies
  3. Literary research from multiple perspectives, new insights and interdisciplinarity  

 

Teaching mode

Normally, courses would be delivered in Lecture-Tutorial mode. Some courses will be delivered in seminar mode. 

 

 

Duration of Study

Full-time: Each academic year is divided into 3 terms, including first term (September - December), second term (January - May), and summer term (June - August). The duration of study would be 2-5 terms normally.

 

 

Time & Venue

Ful-time: Except for CHI502 Directed Thesis, all subjects would take 3 hours during weekdays and Saturdays on the Main Campus, mainly.

 

 

Programme Structure & Course Description

Required Courses (3 courses, a total of 12 credits)

Concentration Core Courses (3 credits for each course, minimum take 3 courses, 9 Credits)

Elective Courses (3 credits for each course, maximum take 3 courses, 9 Credits)

CHI551 Research Methodology and Theory in Global Chinese Literature (3 credits) 

 

CHI502 Directed Thesis (6 credits) (Prerequisite: Completion of CHI551)


CHI517 Seminar on Chinese Literature and Culture (3 credits) 

CHI552 Frontiers of Global Chinese Studies 


CHI553 Classical Chinese Literature in Translingual Practices


CHI554 Special Topics in Classical Chinese Literature from Global Perspectives 

 

CHI555 Special Topics in Modern Chinese Literature from Global Perspectives 


CHI556 Special Topics in Sinophone Studies 


CHI557 Special Topics in World Literature 


CHI558 Chinese Literature and the Medieval World 


CHI559 Digital Humanities for Global Chinese Studies 

 

* Students may take CHI554 & CHI555 twice to earn a maximum of 6 credits for each course, provided that distinct topics are covered in the two course offers.

CHI503 Practical Criticism 
 

CHI507 Chinese Literature in Comparative Perspective


CHI508 Literature and Cinema


CHI510 Modern Fiction in Chinese


CHI515 Special Topics in Hong Kong Literature 

 

CHI520 Modern and Contemporary Taiwan Literature 

 

 

Progression Requirement

An academic review will be conducted for students who have completed 6 or more credits at the end of each semester. Students with cumulative GPA less than 2.50 will only be allowed to continue their studies on a probationary basis. Besides, they will receive a warning letter if their cumulative GPA is above 2.50 but below 2.67, and their cumulative GPA must be raised to 2.67 or above after receiving the warning letter in order to graduate successfully.

 

In the following semester, if a probationary student fails to raise their cumulative GPA to 2.50 or above under the review, they will be required to withdraw from the programme. Additionally, they will receive a warning letter if their cumulative GPA is raised to above 2.50 but below 2.67, and their cumulative GPA must be raised to 2.67 or above after receiving the warning letter in order to graduate successfully.

 

As each student is permitted to be on probation only once throughout their entire study, if a student has previously been on probation and their cumulative GPA falls below 2.50 again, they will be required to withdraw from the program.

 
 

Grading System

Most of the courses would be accessed by continuous assessment (40%, including tutorial performance and written reports) and final paper (60%).
 

Grade

GPA

A

4.00

A-

3.67

B+

3.33

B

3.00

B-

2.67

C+

2.33

C

2.00

C-

1.67

F

0.00

 

 

Graduation Requirement

Students are required to take 30 or more credits within the duration of study and achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.67 or above in order to graduate. The maximum study period for full-time students is 2 years (including any periods of leave).

 

 

Degree Classification

Students who meet the graduation requirement would be awarded Master of Arts in Chinese Literature degree and classified into the following categories based on the cumulative GPA:

 

Class

CGPA

Distinction

3.50

Pass

2.67