At the end of this course, a student should have a good basic knowledge of the major periods and trends in the development of Chinese literature from the end of the imperial period to the to the first half of the 20th century, focusing on the changes that led to the formation of modern and contemporary literature and on the analysis of some of the most significant texts

Novel at the end of Qing Dynasty
The May 4th Movement and New Culture Movement
Chinese modern fiction: novels and short stories
The most important authors of the first half of the twentieth century
Modern Chinese Huaju theatre: birth and its evolution in the twentieth century
Selected readings from various works

• Knowledge and understanding: knowledge and understanding of the historical and evolutionary path of Chinese literature at the turn of the twentieth century (from the end of the Empire to the Republic era)
• Applying knowledge and understanding: ability to conduct research and produce solid argument about the subjects studied
• Making judgements: ability to deeply understand and evaluate the historical course of Chinese literature
• Communication skills: ability to communicate the content of the course using an appropriate language to the specific field of study
Learning skills: the ability to explore the contents of the course autonomously

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Teaching

Frontal lesson

Course books

- Idema W., Haft L. (2000). Letteratura cinese, Cafoscarina, Venezia (parte riguardante il periodo di riferimento, pp. 276-329)
- Savarese N. (1997), Il racconto del teatro cinese, Roma, Carrocci Editori (da p. 90)

Essays:
- Eberstein B. (1990), "The Drama". In A selective guide to chinese literature, 1900-1949, vol. IV, Leiden: E. J. Brill, pp. 3-45
- Velingerova M.D. (1990), "The Novel". In In A selective guide to chinese literature, 1900-1949, vol. I, Leiden: E. J. Brill, pp. 20-41
- McDougall, Bonnie S. (1997). The literature of China in the twentieth century, London : Hurst & Co, pp. 13-30
- Velingerova M. D. (1980), The chinese novel at the turn of the century, Toronto, University of Toronto Press, pp. 3- 75/ 116-127

Readings:

- Lu Xun, La vera storia di Ah Q e altri racconti, traduzione di L. Bianciardi (qualsiasi edizione)
- Wu Woyao (1995) "The Sea of Regret". In The Sea of Regret: Two Turn-Of-The Century Chinese Romantic Novels, trad. by Hanan P., Hawaii, University of Hawaii Press.
- Lao She (1986), Città di gatti, trad. di Edoarda Masi, Milano, Garzanti

Selection of readings in Chinese language

Assessment

oral exam

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Course books

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Assessment

oral exam
presentation of a short paper previously arranged with the teacher

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.