Chinese 330 (by Janet Xing)
Teaching Materials:
Required: viewing movies: Streel Angel, Spring in a Small Town, Thurderstorm, Yellow Earth, Ju Dou, Qiu Ju, Raise of Red Lantern, To Live, etc.
Optional textbook: Chinese National Cinema by Zhang, Yingjin. London/New York: Routlege Curzon. 2004
Please check the Blackboard of this class or contact the instructor for a detailed syllabus.
Objectives:
- to learn the history of Chinese film
- to learn Chinese culture, tradition, customs
- to learn colloqual and formal Chinese expressions
- to study Chinese plays and film language
Requirments:
- The class is conducted in Chinese;
- Students must finish viewing the assigned film before class;
- Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions
Grading:
- Assignments (30%)
- Midterm exam (25%)
- Final exam (25%)
- Class participation (20%)
Have fun viewing and discussing about Chinese films!
