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CHIN 342

Chinese Film in Translation

Course Description

Survey course covering the silent era to the present, including selections from Republican China, the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

When Taught

Spring Term

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

2

Fixed

3

Title

Chinese Film and its Ties to Culture

Learning Outcome

Analyze and discuss Chinese language films from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong and their relations to modern and traditional Chinese culture

Title

Film Terminology and Frameworks

Learning Outcome

Acquire and apply knowledge of cinematic terminology and frameworks for filmic analysis

Title

Write Coherently and Cohesively

Learning Outcome

Write short writing reflections, film analyses, and essays coherently and cohesively