Readings in Chinese literature
Course code
HIL7612.HT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Hiina kirjanduse uurimisprobleeme
Course title in English
Readings in Chinese literature
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2026/2027 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
lecturer of 2026/2027 Spring semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Brief description of the course
The course focuses on major literary trends and related issues in modern and contemporary Chinese literature and the in-depth analysis of literary texts. Introductory lectures on major literary genres and authors are integrated by thematic seminars in which discussions are focused on selected works and themes depending on the course focus.
Students read literary texts (including, where possible, selections in the original language) as well as relevant scholarly literature. Seminar discussions focus on interpretation, contextualisation, and theoretical approaches.
The course develops skills in independent research, critical analysis, and academic argumentation.
Students read literary texts (including, where possible, selections in the original language) as well as relevant scholarly literature. Seminar discussions focus on interpretation, contextualisation, and theoretical approaches.
The course develops skills in independent research, critical analysis, and academic argumentation.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- analyses and interprets modern and contemporary Chinese literary texts, taking into account their historical, cultural, and theoretical context;
- critically evaluates scholarly approaches and research methods in the study of literature;
- applies literary theories and methodologies in textual analysis;
- formulates and addresses independent research problems and develops well-argued positions;
- formulates and addresses independent research problems and develops well-argued positions;
- participates in and leads seminar discussions, contributing to collaborative knowledge-building and reflecting on the research process.
- analyses and interprets modern and contemporary Chinese literary texts, taking into account their historical, cultural, and theoretical context;
- critically evaluates scholarly approaches and research methods in the study of literature;
- applies literary theories and methodologies in textual analysis;
- formulates and addresses independent research problems and develops well-argued positions;
- formulates and addresses independent research problems and develops well-argued positions;
- participates in and leads seminar discussions, contributing to collaborative knowledge-building and reflecting on the research process.
Teacher
Lisa Indraccolo
Study programmes containing that course
Asian Studies (HILAM/26.HT)
Literary Studies (EKKTM/26.HT)
Teacher of Foreign Languages (HTVOM/26.HT)
Teacher of Foreign Languages (GRVOM/25.HT)
Literary Studies (EKKTM/25.HT)
Asian Studies (HILAM/25.HT)
Asian Studies (HILAM/24.HT)
Teacher of Foreign Languages (GRVOM/24.HT)
Literary Studies (EKKTM/24.HT)
Asian Studies (HILAM/23.HT)
Literary Studies (EKKTM/23.HT)
Literary Studies (EKKTM/26.HT)
Teacher of Foreign Languages (HTVOM/26.HT)
Teacher of Foreign Languages (GRVOM/25.HT)
Literary Studies (EKKTM/25.HT)
Asian Studies (HILAM/25.HT)
Asian Studies (HILAM/24.HT)
Teacher of Foreign Languages (GRVOM/24.HT)
Literary Studies (EKKTM/24.HT)
Asian Studies (HILAM/23.HT)
Literary Studies (EKKTM/23.HT)