LANG 1426

Chinese Communication in Film and Literary Contexts 電影及文學語境下的中文傳意

Course Description

LANG 1426 enhances students’ Chinese communication skills by analyzing how language is used in film and literary contexts. It focuses on exploring communication strategies in film dialogue, developing discussion and argumentation through character analysis, and comparison of film and literary texts. 

Highlights

  • Application of communication strategies through dialogue analysis 

  • Appreciation of language aesthetics and cultural meaning 

  • Development of discussion, argumentation, and article writing skills 

Assessments

  • Major assessments: Roundtable discussion and comparative article writing on selected film and literary texts 

  • Other assessments: Peer evaluation, online exercises, and reflective tasks 

Target Students

  • Native speakers of Chinese 

  • Those interested in film and literature 

  • Exclusions: LANG 1101-1103, LANG 1120-1127 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1411-1415, LANG 1511-1515   

Learning Experience

Course outcomes 

  • Critically analyze language use and meaning in film and literary texts across different cultural contexts. 

  • Make full use of effective communication skills to express ideas clearly and appropriately in spoken and written Chinese.