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This survey course examines the context and production of modern Chinese literature (1917-1949) as well as its contribution to the shaping of modern China. We study the genres of fiction, poetry, prose and drama and focus on the masterpieces by Lu Xun, Shen Congwen, Mao Dun, Xu Zhimo, Lao She, Eileen Zhang, etc. We also pay attention to literary communities or literary schools like Wenxue Yanjiu Hui (“Literary Research Association”), Chuangzao She (“Creation Society”), Zuoyi Zuojia Lianmeng (League of Left-Wing Writers), Xinyue Pai (“Crescent Moon Society”), Jing Pai (“Beijing School”), and Hai Pai (“Shanghai School”). The purpose of this course is to guide students to grasp the development, styles and historical background of modern Chinese literature and enhance their abilities of literary appreciation and critical thinking.
中国现代文学(1917-1949)诞生过一大批重要作品,也参与形塑了现代中国的面貌。本课程主要依循现代文学的产生、发展、演变、影响,介绍现代文学史上的重要作家、作品、文学思潮、文学团体与流派。围绕小说、诗歌、散文、戏剧四大文类,学生将研习鲁迅、沈从文、茅盾、徐志摩、老舍、张爱玲等人的代表作,并分析文学研究会、创造社、左联、新月派、京派、海派等文学团体与流派的产生脉络、文学理念与艺术风格。本课程旨在引领学生认识现代文学的嬗变、文学价值与历史意义,提升其文学鉴赏与思维能力。