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Examine the literary phenomenon of modern Chinese literature in Singapore
Distinguish the historical significance of various literary trends and schools of thought of modern Chinese literature in Singapore
Illustrate the formation process of the literary characteristics and styles of modern Chinese literature in Singapore
Analyze the characteristics of the development of modern Chinese literature in Singapore
Appraise the literary works of selected writers and their status in literary history
Apply knowledge learnt to evaluate the ideological and artistic characteristics of selected works
What You'll Learn
CHS303 introduces students to the 100-year history of Chinese literature in Singapore from 1919 to 2019, providing a general overview and important works of writers, covering literary trends, literary movements and literary creation. Students will have a deeper understanding of the development of Chinese literature in Singapore. They will also be able to examine and appreciate the works of important writers in various periods from the perspective of history and aesthetics. We will also evaluate the ideological and artistic characteristics of important works.