China's Literary Renaissance 1917-1930 (P00451)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LLC-P-P00451

This option examines the literary revolution which ushered in the May Fourth Era and the adoption of modern (western) literary and critical practices in China. Particular reference is made to teh motivations behind the choice of specific foreign models. Other issues include the relation between tradition and iconoclasm.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

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

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding of modern Chinese literary texts, 1917-1930.
Appreciation of the literary, social, econimic and political background.
Ability to apply theoretical and practical criticism of literary texts.